Provision of School Improvement Services across Wiltshire
Academic Year 2015-16
Wiltshire Local Authority and the four Teaching Schools in the county work together to provide school support and services to all schools.
LA – Wiltshire Local Authority http://www.wiltslt.co.uk/
TMTSA - The Mead Teaching School Alliance (Trowbridge) http://www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/
NWTSA - the North Wiltshire Teaching School Alliance (Wootton Bassett) http://nwtsa.org.uk/
PLTSA – Pickwick Learning Teaching School Alliance (Corsham) www.pltsa.co.uk
ATSA – Avon Teaching School Alliance (Malmesbury) http://www.malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk/home/avontsa/
Professional Development Courses, Programmes and Services
Leadership
What
Information,
updates
Developing
leadership generic
Provider
LA
TMTSA
Summary
HT Updates 3 x yr.
Primary HT Briefings 2 x yr
Middle and aspiring leader programme – primary. New to subject leadership course – primary.
Senior Leaders: using RAISEonline, FFT Aspire and Perspective Lite.
RQT and emerging leadership programme (cross phase), run in partnership between Avon TSA and The Mead
TSA.
Excellent Leadership in Education Programme.
Facilitating the Power of Coaching: theories/activities in a range of professional contexts
National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers workshop: the four domains; inter/national best practice.
Leadership in the 21st Century programme: specifically designed for aspirant future leaders
NPQSL: A local delivery of the NPQSL programme, running out of a local Trowbridge venue from Term 4 2016
TMTSA
ILM SBM qualifications: A local delivery of ILM SBM qualifications, running out of a local Trowbridge venue
LA
TMTSA
ATSA
NWTSA
PLTSA
Finance
Developing
subject /phase
leadership
LA
TMTSA
Primary CPD/networks: English / mathematics / computing / science / PSHE / RE / Early Years
Secondary CPD/networks: English / mathematics / computing
‘Shaping inspirational leadership’ days: English, mathematics, computing, Inclusion/SEND
Governance
LA
PLTSA
Wiltshire Governor Services provide support and training for governors, headteachers and clerks. Core services
through an annual subscription package includes face to face and online training and a range of support services.
For more details visit www.wiltshiregovernor.co.uk or email GovernorServices@wiltshire.gov.uk
Bespoke support and training for governors, headteachers and clerks run by experienced, quality assured lead
practioners.
Subject / Themes
What
English &
literacy
Provider
LA
TMTSA
Mathematics
LA
ATSA
PLTSA
Computing
LA
PLTSA
Art
Assessment
Music
TMTSA
LA
WCME
Hub
TMTSA
Science
NWTSA
ATSA
Religious
Education
Physics
ATSA
Chemistry
ATSA
PSHE / well
LA
LA
Summary
Various courses including: Phonics, SPaG, Improving Writing in KS1 and KS2, Inspiring Writing for all learners,
Reading for Pleasure.
A rolling programme of training in SPAG and Phonics ranging from EYFS – KS3.
Varied courses including: Subject Knowledge FS1/KS1/LKS2/UKS2, Back on Track (for lower attainers),
preschool settings, preparation for new SATs.
Teacher Subject Specialism Training (TSST): To improve maths subject knowledge of non-specialist teachers.
Core Maths Lead for GLOW Maths hub – opportunities for support when adopting Core Maths
Fluency and Mastery in Mathematics: an exploration of maths mastery across KS1 and KS2
Varied courses including: Computing KS1 and KS2, Teaching & Learning with iPads, Online Safety Leadership,
various hardware and software training
iPADs: opportunities for staff to visit and spend time in OFSTED classified outstanding classrooms; identification
of management software and suitable apps; practical session trying out a range of apps
Creative and practical workshops designed for teachers and teaching assistants of primary and special schools to
develop practical skills in a range of art skills, including sculpture, display,
Supporting schools in making accurate judgements against the Interim Performance Descriptors at the end of KS1
and 2.
Wiltshire Connect Music Education Hub http://www.wiltshiremusicconnect.org.uk provides a range of CPD
opportunities – signposting, resources, musical cluster meetings, courses, faculty days and conference/forums.
Bulletins: http://wiltshire.us3.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=3b93cdb0b680671a215b8b027&id=99495f95ce
A range of CPD opportunities exploring the music in the new curriculum, the use of digital media, assessment and
singing. The days all involve a mix of demonstration, presentation, discussion and hands on work with pupils.
Differentiation in science: one day course on this challenging issue
Triple Science Subject Support meetings: science departments in the region to discuss and develop ideas for the
new science GCSE curriculum
Various: including courses on Judaism, Islam, Christianity and more
Teacher Subject Specialism Training (TSST): To improve physics subject knowledge of non-specialist teachers
who could teach physics in addition to their main subject & teachers who want to retrain as physics teachers.
Subject Knowledge Enhancement for non-specialists; Quantitiive chemistry at post-16, a course to address
students’ misconceptions; Practical chemistry at post -16, developing understanding and practice; see NQTs
Courses including: Skills in PSHE, Emotional and Mental Health, Anti-Bullying, Positive Relationships,
being
TMTSA
Equality &
diversity
Early Years
LA
LA
TMTSA
PLTSA
Relationships & Sex Education (including CSE), Managing Drug related Incidents. Healthy Schools Award prog.
Educational psychology bespoke training including attachment and parenting
PREVENT/WRAP training. Information and templates on LA and Schools’ Accessibility Strategy/Policy.
Talking Equalities Conferences – including British values/cultural diversity/oral language.
Various courses including: child-initiated learning, environment, phonics, new to EYFS, Bristol Standard QA, TAs
in EYFS, 2 year old provision, Profile moderation, Transition to Y1, EYFS headteacher training, annual conference
Early Years at the Mead, ‘Shaping Inspirational Early Years’: a day of observation and discussion of pedagogy
and principals. See ‘the Hub’ in action and see how engaging with research has impact on practice.
Learning through play: understanding how to develop children’s learning through quality play and interaction.
Understanding behaviour and emotional development: emotional needs of children and their brain development.
Vulnerable Learners
Networks
LA
Courses
LA
TMTSA
Programmes
LA
NWTSA
TMTSA
Other
TMTSA
ATSA
Networks for Disadvantaged Learner Leads (primary and secondary);
Newsletters for primary and secondary audiences on effective practice and research outcomes.
Courses include Equality Advocates, Therapeutic Story Writing Group, Persona Dolls …; annual conference
including workshops from school-based practitioners on effective approaches
Shaping Inspirational Inclusion: SENCOs explore provision and strategies for a range of needs. Observe
outstanding practice in a range of areas, social inclusion at playtimes, lunch times, within the classroom
Back on Track: training TAs to improve outcomes for lower attainers in KS2 mathematics.
Challenge the Gap – programme for reducing the FSM gap focused on classroom strategies for teachers and
support strategies for support staff
Maths Counts: accelerate progress of identified PP pupils. The tool is populated with the new National
Curriculum content setting out a progression of knowledge skills and understanding.
Parenting: regular parenting programmes, inclusive of programmes delivered in Polish.
Safer Handing: regular safer handling training programmes.
Stonewall Training Partner: Train the traininers programmes - delivering training on tackling homophobic, biphobic
and transphobic (HBT) bullying in primary and secondary schools.
Teaching and Learning
What
Teaching
Assistants
Provider
LA
TMTSA
NWTSA
ATSA
Improving
Teaching
TMTSA
Summary
Courses include: new TAs; experienced TAs; promoting learning behaviour; accelerating progress of learners;
communication and assertiveness; maximising the impact of TAs (MITA), TA Networks
A modular programme including: the new teaching assistant standards and the role of the 21st Century TA;
effective support for core and foundation subjects; inclusion and vulnerable learners; assessment for learning
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Programme: raises levels of engagement and achievement in learning, provides
different methods of support for students and be able to coach colleagues to raise their performance
Maths for Teaching Assistants: programme working with TAs to prepare them for taking a GSCE maths and/or to
give confidence in supporting students in maths lessons.
Improving Teacher Programme: consistently ‘good’. Current impact indicates increased motivation and a wider
knowledge of the necessary tools and expertise to lead and secure enhanced classroom and pupil performance.
NWTSA
ATSA
PLTSA
Outstanding
Teaching
LA
TMTSA
NWTSA
PLTSA
ATSA
Outstanding
Facilitator
Programme
General
NWTSA
NWTSA
PLTSA
Improving Teacher Programme: develop consistently good teaching by focusing on starters/plenaries,
differentiation, assessment, questioning, challenge and engagement.
Improving Teacher Programme: develop consistently good teaching by focusing on starters/plenaries,
differentiation, assessment, questioning, challenge and engagement.
Six sessions led by national and international trainer Andy Hind, aimed at RQTs focussing on discreet aspects of
outstanding classroom practice, teaching and learning, and professional skills and behaviours
Transforming Teaching Programme, strategies for outstanding outcomes: questioning and talk, formative
assessment (success criteria, peer/self assessment etc), active learning (strategies to help learning stick)
Outstanding Teaching Programme: skills and strategies to be consistently ‘outstanding’: create a proactive school
culture where the quality of teaching and learning is observed, discussed, challenged and enhanced.
Outstanding Teaching Programme: focus on higher level understanding of teaching for improved student learning
and coaching to enable whole school development of teaching and learning.
1 Outstanding Teaching Programme: 10 week programme moving teachers from Good to Outstanding
2 Creating a culture for outstanding learning: 1 day programme- growth mindsets; success criteria; questioning
Outstanding Teaching Programme: focus on higher level understanding of teaching for improved student learning
and coaching to enable whole school development of teaching and learning.
Outstanding Facilitator Programme: develop facilitation skills to enable ITP/OTP to be delivered either in
conjunction with partnership or at participants own school (min 2 facilitators required)
Learning Forums: range of 1 hour twilights on topics such as ‘evidencing pupil progress’ ‘lesson observation skills’
‘boys underachievement’ ‘ literacy across the curriculum’ ‘questioning’ etc
Teaching & Learning Conference based at Bath Spa University: National Speakers, 24 teacher led seminars to
choose from.
Initial Teacher Training and NQTs
What
School Direct
PGCE
Programme
Provider
TMTSA
NWTSA
PLTSA
NQT
programme primary
LA
TMTSA
NWTSA
PLTSA
NQT
programme –
LA
Summary
In partnership with Bath Spa University a full PGCE programme of initial teacher training including opportunities to
specialise in SEND, English, Early Years and music.
North Wiltshire SCITT operated under the banner of NWTSA. We offer QTS and PGCE in primary and a range of
seceondary subjects
In partnership with Gloucester University a full PGCE programme of initial teacher training, with opportunities to
work across four local authorities, a wide range of rural and city, and large and small schools.
A programme of core and optional sessions including: English, maths, computing, PSHE, EYFS. Appropriate
Training for Induction Tutors. Appropriate Body for NQT assessment.
A school-based modular induction programme which includes: outstanding T&L, the creative curriculum,
questioning, SEND, behaviour,maths, English, AFL, computing, outdoor learning, readiness for subject leadership.
School centres sessions broadly covering all the Professional Standards for teachers with a proven track record of
developing NQTs
Six sessions led by national and international trainer Andy Hind, focussing on discreet aspects of outstanding
classroom practice, teaching and learning, and professional skills and behaviours
Conference for Induction Tutors: systems to meet standards; developing mentors; struggling NQTs. Programme
for mentors: coaching/mentoring; support/challenge; feedback & improvement. Appropriate Body for NQTs.
secondary/speci
al
ATSA
Practical Chemistry for NQTs programme: develop own practical skills and understanding of how to teach
practical chemistry (in collaboration with the National Science Learning Centre)
CPD Provider Contact Details
Provider
LA
The Mead Teaching School Alliance
North Wilts Teaching School Alliance
Pickwick Learning Teaching School Alliance
Avon Teaching School Alliance
Contact Details
Course details: http://www.wiltscpd.co.uk/cpd/
Enquiries: Debra Chant 01225 713881
Sarah Crowther (Teaching Schools Administrator) 01225 759273
scrowther@themead.wilts.sch.uk
www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/the-big-six/cpd
Rhiannon Hayden(Teaching Schools & Teacher Development
Administrator) Rhayden@rwba.org.uk
Course details: www.pltsa.co.uk
Contact: Andrea Phillips (Teaching Schools Administrator)
aphillips@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk / 01249 712387
Alison Simpson (Teaching School Manager/Assistant Head)
asimpson@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Professionals available for school support
Aspect
Whole school evaluations / T&L Reviews
English/literacy
Equality/diversity
Intervention
Mathematics
Computing
PSHE
Science
Design and technology
Religious education
Modern foreign languages
History
Early Years
Teaching and Learning – outstanding pracitce
Growth mindsets
SEND
Behaviour
Social, emotional, mental health
Music
Art
PE
Outdoor learning
Research and development
Coaching
Assessment/data
ITT/SCITT
NQT assessment/support
Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education
Finance
P --> primary
S --> secondary
LA
P
P
All
B
P (S reviews)
P
B

P
B
All
All
All
TMTSA
B
B
P
B
B
B
P
PLTSA
P
P
ATSA
S
S
B
B
P
P
P
S
B
S
P
B
B

B
P
B
B
B
B
P Sp
P
B
B
B
S
B
S
B
S
B
All
All
NWTSA
B
B

P
P
P
P
B
P
P
B
S
B
P
P
P
P
B
B
S
B
S
B
S
B
All
B --> both prim & sec
P
Sp --> special
All --> all types/phases
S
In addition to the above specific areas, there are professionals who specialise in leadership. These include:
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Over 30 School Improvement Advisers employed by the Local Authority. Some of these SIAs can provide support over and above that
which many schools already receive (helen.southwell@wiltshire.gov.uk)
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Local Leaders of Education who can be available for school support work:
o
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Jo French, Box CoE Primary; Bev Ball, By Brook Valley CoE Primary; Kate Wilkins, The Grove Primary; Carole Andrews,
Horningsham Primary; Tracy Cornelius, Kington St Michael Primary; Graham Nagel-Smith, Morgan’s Vale and Woodfalls CoE
Primary; Hilary Lambert, Redlands Primary; Bev Kenyon, Walwayne Primary; Kate Heathcote, Whiteparish All Saints Primary;
Karen Brooker, Whitesheet CoE Primary.
National Leaders of Education who can be available for school support work:
o
Fiona Allen, Corsham (primary); Jan Bennett, Greentrees (primary); Tim Gilson, Malmesbury (secondary); George Croxford, Royal
Wootton Bassett (secondary); Lyssy Bolton, The Mead (primary).
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Teaching Schools host Specialist Leaders in Education who can offer support across a wide range of subject and themes including
middle leadership. For details, please contact individual Teaching School websites.
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There are over 30 National Leaders of Governance in the south west, one of which is based in Wiltshire: Keith Clover
keithclover@hotmail.com . In addition to his own support, Keith can put you in touch with NLGs in neighbouring LAs if needs be.
Enquiries regarding school support:
Provider
Contact details
Avon Teaching School Alliance
(Malmesbury)
Alison Simpson (TS Manager/Assistant Head) asimpson@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
The Mead Teaching School
Alliance (Trowbridge)
Sarah Crowther (TS Administrator) 01225 759273
The North Wiltshire Teaching
School Alliance (Wootton Bassett)
Rhiannon Hayden(TS & Teacher Development Administrator) Rhayden@rwba.org.uk
Pickwick Learning Teaching
School Alliance (Corsham)
Andrea Phillips (TS Coordinator) aphillips@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk / 01249 712387
Wiltshire Local Authority
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AvonTSA@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
scrowther@themead.wilts.sch.uk
Contact adviser direct, if known.
Enquiries: ruth.starr@wiltshire.gov.uk or simone.kermode@wiltshire.gov.uk
Summary of services http://www.wiltslt.co.uk/
Hosting Visits
The LA can facilitate visits to quality assured lead practitioners
Mathematics –
Maths Specialist teachers
Six lead practitioners spread across the county
primary
Computing Digital leaders
Lead practitioners spread across the county
primary
We host a Sharing Practice database which is freely accessible. Schools can identify sources of practice across a range of aspects of school
support: www.wiltslt.co.uk If you wish to contribute to this database, please contact fred.angus@wiltshire.gov.uk
The Mead Teaching School welcomes visits to observe all aspects of the school’s ethos, practice, policy and approaches. All visits are
facilitated by outstanding practitioners and will be available throughout the visit. Please contact Sarah Crowther
scrowther@themead.wilts.sch.uk in the first instance to discuss your needs and requirements.
North Wilts Teaching School Alliance. Please contact Rhiannon Hayden Rhayden@rwba.org.uk if you wish to arrange a visit or have an
enquiry.
Personal /
Collapsed timetable days run throughout
Covering topics such as growth mindset, careers, drugs, health,
Character
the year
internationalism, study skills etc
Development
Holocaust,
Holocaust Day
Collapsed timetable day students explore all apsects of holocaust Education
Genocide and
focused on roles of victim, perpetrator, bystander and rescuers. Day also
Human Rights
includes a Holocaust survivor testimony
Careers
Either Careers fayre or 1 to 1 discussion
1 to 1 discussion with Careers coordinator
Education
with outstanding careers officer
Growth Mindset Visit to see whole school approach to
1 to 1 discussion with coordinator, discussion with students/teachers etc
Growth Mindset
Pickwick Learning teaching School Alliance
Teaching &
We regularly host visits from individual, groups or whole school teams, and have the capacity to do this across our alliance.
Learning
Please contact Andrea Phillips (Teaching Schools Administrator) aphillips@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk / 01249 712387
Avon Teaching School Alliance
Teaching &
We regularly host visits from individuals/groups from other schools, not only in this country, but from schools in Europe,
Learning
South Africa and China. Visits to all curriuculm areas, Learning Support, pastoral, finance and leadership can be
accommodated. Please contact Alison Simpson asimpson@malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk with any requests in the first instance.
Additional Partners
A network of Science Learning Centres and Maths Hubs across the country provide quality assured professional development. Our nearest
providers are:
Mathematics: http://www.mathshubs.org.uk/find-your-hub/boolean-maths-hub/ Bristol
Mathematics: http://www.mathshubs.org.uk/find-your-hub/glow-maths-hub/ Cheltenham
Mathematics: http://www.mathshubs.org.uk/find-your-hub/jurassic-maths-hub/ South Dorset
Science: Southampton University – covering south Wiltshire www.southampton.ac.uk/mslc
Science: Adfecto – covering north Wiltshire www.adfecto.org.uk (see Science Learning Network section)