Improvement Initiative
The Teaching Leaders programme provides a really special opportunity for middle-leaders to undertake an impact-focused project with the aim of raising standards, grades, and life chances of the pupils in the participant's area of responsibility. This Improvement Initiative is the main focus of the Teaching Leaders programme, where the skills and concepts participants acquire are put into practice - with measurable results.
At the start of the programme, each participant selects a target group of 50-100 underachieving pupils using performance data, combined with their own knowledge and observation in their area of responsibility.
The participant then plans a strategy to improve the attainment and development of pupils in their target group. For example, the participant might consult their team to develop a more accessible scheme of work, organise after-school classes, or provide a small number of disruptive pupils with support to improve their behaviour.
We encourage participants to be creative with their Initiative: each of their situations is different, and we support them in developing a unique plan and strategy during their first term on the programme.
The Improvement Initiative is agreed with their Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and throughout the implementation they are supported by their leadership coach and Problem Solving Discussion Group (PSDG).
Participants evaluate their progress with the initiative at the end of each term, reviewing which aspects are successful, and planning their course of action for the following term.
The most successful Improvement Initiatives are celebrated with awards, and participants are able to demonstrate measurable impact in their school.
Examples of previous Improvement Initiatives:
"My goal is that a group of ca. 60 students who have missed their KS3 school target grade will, at a minimum, achieve their KS4 target grade, as set by the school."
"I have chosen to focus on a group of 75 students who have caused behaviour concerns in the last year and or have the potential to cause disruption to learning this year."
"I will focus on Year 10 Gifted and Talented students. These students experienced weak and ineffectual teaching for a large part of this year and therefore underperformed in the SATS tests."
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