Our consultancy believes that all schools are different. We therefore provide a service tailored to the individual needs of a school. We can adapt our approaches to suit the context of each school and meet the school’s individual needs.
These are some of our key areas of support that we provide :
The types of coaching might be :
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Executive and personal coaching
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Coaching for Headteachers and senior leaders
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Coaching for members of staff
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Developing coaching systems and approaches
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Face to face meetings, phone coaching or the use of skype where appropriate
Coaching is rooted in the establishment of a trusting collaborative relationship. Before starting a coaching relationship Ian always offers an initial meeting or telephone consultation, free of charge and any obligation. This will provide a chance to discuss the purpose of the coaching and ensures that both parties feel able to work with one another.
Coaching
“I believe in looking for new opportunities to develop and grow, giving guidance and support to others that can lead to positive changes. I bring to coaching a professional approach which I have adopted throughout my working life, rooted in my experiences of many years of senior leadership in education. I develop open discussions and the exchange of ideas to create understanding and connections. I am committed to high standards & the pursuit of excellence and exploring the most effective way this can be achieved. I believe in humour and the need on occasions to step back and laugh at certain situations and challenges.” - Ian Jones
The types of support might be :
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Setting up and implementing assessment systems and structures
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Analysing outcomes to inform teaching and learning and impact on raising outcomes
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Developing approaches to reporting to Governors and other stakeholders
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Moderation
“I enjoy working in schools and with different teams of people. I am not wedded to one way of tracking pupils’ attainment and progress but work in partnership with schools to find the most appropriate way forward, which works for them. Assessment has to make a difference to the way in which we teach children to support their learning. Colleagues I have worked with say they enjoy the challenge to their practice and the insight I am able to bring.
Of course, we also need to know exactly what our published performance data says about our school and I support all stakeholders to understand the key messages so they can ask the right questions, which lead to identifying the most important priorities for school improvement.”
- Mary Jones
Assessment
School Improvement Partner Work & Headteacher Performance Management/Appraisal
Both Ian and Mary are accredited School Improvement Partners and can provide support and can provide visits focussed on the following areas:
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Standards visits
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Quality of provision
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Standards
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Headteacher performance management / Appraisal
Leadership training for both senior and middle leaders
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Targeted work to develop individuals within a team
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Middle Leadership team development
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Senior Leadership team development
School Improvement
Leadership training
Reviews, school development tools and governor support
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Both Ian and Mary have extensive experience of conducting teaching and learning reviews and providing reports, plans and subsequent support if required
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They can also provide leadership and management reviews; looking at structures, effectiveness of impact and development of leadership roles
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Gemini are happy to arrange and deliver training and development days
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Both Ian and Mary have extensive experience of Governor training and development. We can offer a flexible approach to suit all governing bodies depending on experience and expertise
