SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

The school improvement partner programme supports and challenges your school to continually develop its practice, building the highest standards of leadership and management expertise to deliver the very best outcomes for all.

Kate Gooding
Kate Gooding

Senior School Improvement Adviser, Primary, and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Paul Claydon
Paul Claydon

Senior School Improvement Adviser, Secondary

Helping students shine

School Improvement Partner Programme and Curriculum Support

In the current landscape of education, as we consider where we are and where our young people need to be, we will support you in shaping your response to the unique challenges and priorities facing your setting: be that effective teaching and learning leading to outstanding progress for all, Ofsted inspection readiness, or the growing number of pupils with complex needs.

Highly experienced school improvement partners in our primary, secondary and SEND teams will:

  • Work with school leaders to strengthen the quality and consistency of teaching and learning, supporting all students to make make good or better progress.
  • Build a strong relationship and professional dialogue with school leaders to create and agree a plan to meet your school improvement priorities.
  • Bring expert knowledge of the new Education Inspection Framework (EIF) together with a practical knowledge and experience of how schools can improve outcomes.
  • Provide advice, support and robust evidence-based challenge for all levels of school leadership.
  • 1:1 coaching and mentoring sessions for senior leaders.
  • Ofsted preparation including subject deep dives, SEF validation and school improvement plan evaluation and development.
  • Support in undertaking whole school learning reviews.
  • Support in evaluating the quality of teaching and learning through observations, book looks, data analysis and pupil voice.
  • Support in reviewing the progress of specific groups of pupils and evaluating the impact of interventions/approaches.
  • Support in evaluating the impact and efficacy of assessment policy and procedure.

Primary Offer

We provide curriculum support and networks for a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science and ICT.

Secondary Offer

Curriculum support for core subject areas – English, maths and science, each led by a skilled secondary practitioner with significant experience of subject leadership and of supporting school development.

Curriculum Advisory Support

In addition to curriculum support provided as part of your SIP package, we can also offer further support from our specialist advisory teachers and associates.

Digital Support Services

Curriculum Computing and Data Support

Providing advice and support to develop teachers’ confidence in computing, helping to shape the computing curriculum, and ensuring schools are well-prepared to interrogate pupil performance data.

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Primary and Secondary Internet Services

BDSIP are partnering with LGfL to provide a new internet connectivity service. There are a range of bandwidth options to ensure schools have the right connectivity for them.

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Anti-virus Service

For schools not on a BDSIP or LGfL internet connection, Sophos anti-virus licences can be purchased through BDSIP.

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Education Data Management

Supporting schools to manage data effectively and providing insightful analysis for school improvement.

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Management Information System (MIS) Support Service

Comprehensive customer-focused support and high-quality training to maximise the benefits of RM Integris G2.

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Governor Services

Governor Advice and Support

Effective governance is essential in providing schools with strategic direction and leadership.

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Governor Advice, Support and Clerking

In addition to effective administration and strategic advice we can allocate a skilled and trained clerk who will prepare agendas for governing board meetings, coordinate briefing reports,…

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Governor Training

Developing governors’ skills, knowledge and understanding to improve your school’s overall effectiveness.

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Headteacher Performance Management

Our experienced school improvement advisers will guide governors through the performance management process.

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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Education Support

Education Support are a UK charity who aim to support the mental health and wellbeing of education staff (teaching and non-teaching) in schools, colleges and universities.

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The Key

The Key provides up-to-the-minute sector intelligence and resources that give leaders in education the knowledge to act. Over 120,000 schools and academies are using The Key to get the quality-assured guidance they need to run their schools, every day.

The Key for School Leaders

The Key for School Leaders helps your senior leadership team save time with everyday tasks and respond to national changes quickly and confidently, with clear guidance and actionable next steps that cuts through the noise.

IdeaStream

With IdeaStream, get bitesize CPD videos and streamed live events featuring the most knowledgeable school leaders and their best practice, right at your fingertips.

Safeguarding Training Centre

Safeguarding Training Centre is the simplest, most cost-effective and time-saving way for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) to train staff on the latest requirements and report on staff knowledge.

The Key for School Governors and GovernorHub

With GovernorHub and The Key for School Governors, your governing board has a secure place to managetheir work and access to expert advice when they need it, all in one place. To arrange a trial of The Key’s services, or to discuss pricing, contact: Kieran Dwyer on kieran.dwyer@thekeysupport.com

The School improvement team

Susan Hodgson
Susan Hodgson

Position: Early Years Advisory Teacher

I believe in the right for every child to receive a high-quality education.  I have worked as an Early Years Adviser for many years ... Read more

Louise Harding
Louise Harding

Position: Literacy Intervention Lead

Teaching in Barking and Dagenham for three decades, I have always held a passion for supporting children to read for pleasure. In ... Read more

Jackie Day
Jackie Day

Position: Governor Services

I have been Governor Services Manager in Barking and Dagenham since 2007, having originally joined the team in 1986. I therefore have ... Read more

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