Welcome to NCEA Primary School Improvement Team!
We are a passionate and experienced group of professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and experience in education, who share the common goal of supporting children and helping schools to thrive. Collectively, we have supported numerous schools through successful Ofsted inspections and bring a wealth of expertise in all areas of school improvement. Our team provides tailored support for head teachers, senior and middle leaders with guidance in planning and delivering high-quality professional development, and assistance with the induction of Early Career Teachers. Support in teacher assessment moderation, writing effective Self-Evaluation Forms (SEFs), and conducting impactful school improvement visits is also available
In addition, we are dedicated to coaching and developing aspiring leaders, helping to build strong leadership for the future. Whether you are looking for strategic insight or practical, hands-on support, our team is here to help your school grow and succeed.
HOW WE CAN HELP
A school improvement team is a collaborative group dedicated to enhancing the educational environment and outcomes within a school. This team typically comprises teachers, administrators, parents, and sometimes students, all working together to identify areas for growth and implement strategic plans for improvement.
The primary goal of a school improvement team is to foster a culture of continuous improvement. They assess the current state of the school by analyzing data related to student performance, attendance, and engagement. By gathering this information, the team can pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to develop targeted initiatives.
Melanie Hinson is able to offer school support around curriculum and leadership, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the strategic development of teaching and learning. She leads on all aspects of curriculum design and development, ensuring it is ambitious, coherent, and tailored to meet the needs of all learners. With a deep understanding of effective school leadership, Melanie is able to provide valuable support to head teachers, offering guidance on school improvement planning, performance management, and driving whole-school progress.
Jack Christophers can offer support around early reading and how to develop a strong phonics foundation, then how to translate this into a purposeful love of reading. He is experienced in providing curriculum design and development support around writing and teacher assessment and can support with designing, delivering and evaluating professional learning for your staff. He also supports a number of Early Career teachers with their successful induction by providing support and feedback for ECTs and their mentors.
Graham Russell is a Maths specialist who has a passion for data. He offers support and guidance around assessments, using assessment outcomes to drive school improvement and refining systems to ensure that you are providing the best possible outcomes for your children. Graham also provides support with financial planning and hands on experience of dealing with budgets, making savings and successful financial forecasting while minimising the impact on the children.
Clare Lishman and Vicky Dewar : With a deep understanding of early childhood development and many years of experience working with young children from birth to five year olds, Clare and Vicky are able to support in creating nurturing, stimulating environments where every child can flourish. They offer guidance on expanding and enhancing childcare provisions to meet the needs of families and the wider community, ensuring high-quality, accessible early years education. They offer support with curriculum development while also promoting innovative, child-centred approaches to learning and building strong, cohesive Early Years teams.
Tanya Barlow is a SEND and Inclusion specialist. She is dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their needs or background, receives the support and opportunities they deserve to succeed. Tanya provides hands-on support with the completion of SEND paperwork, including EHCPs and provision maps, ensuring that documentation is thorough, clear, and aligned with statutory requirements. In addition, she can offer practical, classroom-based strategies to help teachers adapt their provision and create inclusive learning environments where all pupils can thrive