“ECM has played a pivotal role in our journey. From the earliest days of this growing trust, large numbers of school leaders were trained in exceptional systems which dovetailed together – systems which have been praised for their effectiveness in Ofsted inspections and provided a coherent and Trustwide approach Our school leaders and governors always referred to the highquality professional training that ECM offered as one of the aspects of being in REAch2 that they most appreciated. What is rare perhaps, is the willingness of the directors of ECM to go the extra mile for their clients; literally nothing has felt like it is too much trouble, and the eye for detail and the determination to get it right for us has been immensely appreciated.”
Cathie Paine | CEO at REAch2 Academy Trust
ABOUT US
ECM are working in partnership with a wide range of outstanding associates who are also able to offer high-quality knowledge, skills and expertise to meet the specific needs of all members of school communities. Our courses allow attendees to get a job done, reducing their list of tasks and securing impact and outcomes through our ‘Get a Job Done’ approach. In addition, our unique resources and materials support leaders to work more efficiently and effectively – all of these can be customised so that leaders are able to easily tailor them to the requirements of their setting.
We are pleased to share our new plans for this new academic year Our offer of support is based, as always, on the feedback gathered from our colleagues throughout the year, and we have amended our provision to reflect this
We remain committed to providing the highest-quality, up-to-date CPD and bespoke solutions that schools deserve. We have new courses and new training materials that continue to reflect the continuously changing and developing educational landscape
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WHY CHOOSE ECM?
ECM Education Consultants are a well-respected and reputable educational training and consultancy company, established in September 2010.
ECM currently work alongside and support a large number of schools across the UK ECM work in partnership with a wide range of outstanding associates who are able to offer high-quality skills and expertise to meet the specific needs of all leaders.
School Improvement Partner Head Teacher Performance Management
or Curriculum Review SEND Review Website Audit
Curriculum Intent Checks - Subject Specific
upport for SES & SDP Writing
& Evaluation Pupil Premium Review Early Years Review Leadership Coaching for Staff at All Levels in Schools
Our solution-focused, needs-driven approach ensures that schools are continuously improving, with their staff having the knowledge and skills to do their jobs to a highly effective level. This, in turn, supports pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes.
STAFF MEETINGS AND INSETS
Our Staff Meetings/Twilight sessions can be held for your own school or a cluster of schools as live online sessions or face-to-face Most courses within this brochure can be delivered in school To book a staff meeting or INSET, please email admin@ecm-educationconsultants co uk or call 0844 335 1022
All courses within this brochure can be customised as bespoke INSET days and staff meetings.
If you're a Multi Academy Trust, we can create a bespoke pricing solution tailored to your needs. Scan here to get in touch.
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NEW Inspection Framework CPD Packages
As you are aware, the new inspection framework is due to be in place for November 2025. We recognise that clarity on the proposed changes to the inspection framework and the implications for your school will be at the forefront of your considerations for the coming year
The new framework brings huge changes, such as the end of the current grading system and the replacement of the current inspection headings (Quality of Education, Leadership and Management, etc.), with significant emphasis being placed on Leadership and Inclusion.
In response to this, our solution driven training is all you need to understand the changes and implications for your school and how to plan the way forward in light of the new inspection framework
We are delighted to share with you our new packages that give you the flexibility to choose exactly what you need to ensure your school is on track and fully prepared
£400 - £700
TWO PRICE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
10 × 1-hour Briefings
1 × Conducting Your Report Card Self-Evaluation – Evidencing IMPACT Across All 10 Areas – 1 Day
£695 - £975
TWO PRICE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
10 × 1-hour Briefings
1 × Self-Evaluation Course – report card – 1 day
1 × Strategic Planning Day – report card linked – 1 day
1 × Senior Leader Monitoring linked to new framework – ½ day
1 × SEND Monitoring – ½ day
1 × EYFS – Learning from the best – ½ day
1 × Attendance – ½ day
£695 - £975
TWO PRICE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
10 × 1-hour Briefings
1 × Conducting Your Report Card Self-Evaluation – Evidencing IMPACT across all 10 areas – 1 day
6 × ½-day courses of your choice (2 × ½-days = 1-day equivalent)
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SUMMARY OF TRAINING
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Leadership and Governance Briefings
Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Senior Leader Briefings
English Subject Leader Update Briefings
Maths Subject Leader Update Briefings
Science Subject Leader Update Briefings
SEND Update Briefings
School Update Inspection Briefing - Achievement
School Update Inspection Briefing - Attendance
School Update Inspection Briefing - Behaviour & Attitudes
School Update Inspection Briefing - Curriculum
School Update Inspection Briefing - Developing Teaching
School Update Inspection Briefing - Early Years
School Update Inspection Briefing - Inclusion
School Update Inspection Briefing - Leadership & Governance
School Update Inspection Briefing - Personal Development & Well-being
School Update Inspection Briefing - Safeguarding
New Inspection Framework CPD
Senior Leaders
Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning
Subject Leaders
Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning
EYFS Leaders
Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning
How Inspectors Will Inspect and How Schools Can Prepare
From Inspection call to Inspection Report - How to Manage Inspection - Inspection Call, Report Card, During Inspection and Following Inspection
Leading Your School Through a Successful Inspection 2025/2026 - Giving Account of Impact - Step by Step
Self-Evaluation - Conducting your Report Card Self-Evaluation - Evidencing IMPACT Across all Inspection Areas
Strategic Development Planning – Informed by Your Report Card Evaluation - Linked to the Inspection Areas
Subject Leader Report Card Self-Evaluation (Subject Specific) and Strategic Planning – Subject Specific
Inclusion Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning
Early Years Report Card Self-Evaluation
SUMMARY OF TRAINING
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Simply click on any course below to jump directly to its section within the document.
Leadership and Governance
EYFS Leaders
Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning
The Leadership of Teaching
Monitoring & Evaluation
Early Years Report Card Strategic Planning
Securing High-Quality Teaching - Monitoring and Evaluation for Senior Leaders in the NEW Inspection Framework 2025-26
Monitoring and Evaluation for Subject Leaders
Subject Leadership for ECTs - How to be a Great Subject Leader
Monitoring and Evaluation of SEND Pupils - for Senior Leaders/ Subject Leaders/ SENDCo
Coaching, Mentoring and Modelling Approaches to Secure Impact Following Monitoring
Sequence of 5 training sessions for Subject Leaders:
Session 1: Ensuring strong subject knowledge for leaders –underpinned by the latest research reviews
Session 2: Ensure your subject curriculum INTENT is high-quality and will stand up to inspection scrutiny
Session 3: Monitoring for IMPACT – from INTENT to IMPLEMENTATION and IMPACT
Session 4: Giving strong account for your subject
Session 5: Subject Leader Report Card Self-Evaluation (Subject Specific) and Strategic Planning – Subject Specific
Curriculum, Developing
Teaching and Inclusion
The Leadership of Teaching
Developing Leaders
Inclusion
Strong Foundations
A Sequence of Training for Subject Leaders
Adaptive Teaching
Early Headship Programme
Developing Instructional Coaching, Mentoring and Modelling
Exclusion – Policy, Process and Practice
Session 1: Ensuring Strong Subject Knowledge for Leaders –Underpinned by the Latest Research Reviews (12 x subjectspecific courses on demand or online live available for Maths, Science and English only)
Session 2: Ensure your Subject Curriculum INTENT is HighQuality and will stand up to Inspection Scrutiny
Adaptive and Responsive Teaching - Making Informed Choices
Curriculum Ensuring Progression in Vocabulary and Concepts in Foundation Subjects
Communication & Language – Oracy
SUMMARY OF TRAINING
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Curriculum, Developing Teaching and Inclusion
Curriculum
Teaching
AchievementPupil Outcomes and Progress
Across the Curriculum
Teaching Assistants
Science – The Forgotten Core Subject – Raising the Profile and Improving Outcomes
Sustainability Leadership and Climate Action Plans in Education
Teaching to Improve Memory, Building Knowledge and Using Cognitive Load Theory
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 1: IntroductionSetting the Scene - Research
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 2: Sequencing, Concepts and Modelling
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 3: Questioning
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 4: Reviewing and Retrieval (AfL)
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 5: Stages of Practice –Leading to a Consistent Whole School Approach
Securing Great Learning – A Research-Led Approach to Defining Your Agreed Whole-School Approaches to Developing Teaching & Learning
Using and Developing Knowledge Organisers to Support Effective Learning
Securing Pupils’ Long-Term Memory - Stickability and Powerful Pedagogy
Memory, Sticky Learning, Cognitive Load, and Dual CodingWhat Curriculum Leaders and Senior Leaders Need to Know Practical Solutions for Subject Leaders and Class Teachers
Teaching Assistants – Working Memory and How Best to Support Pupils with Learning
Developing The Role of Teaching Assistants – An Ongoing Programme of Professional Development
Assessment
Assessment for Learning
Behaviour and Attitudes Behaviour
Inclusive Behaviour
Attendance Attendance
NEW IDSR and ASP Analysis (on your validated 2024 documents)
Assessment in Foundation Subjects
Securing Strong Progress for Pupils: Using Assessment Effectively in and Beyond Lessons
Teaching Behaviour for Learning – Establishing the Climate for Success
Inclusive Behaviour, Culture, Policy & Practice
Increasing Attendance and Reducing Persistent AbsenteeismPractical Best Practice Case Studies
SUMMARY OF TRAINING
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Inclusion SEND
English as an Additional Language
Disadvantaged Pupils
New to SENDCO
Sequence of 4 x 1 5 hour sessions
SEND for Leaders - Leading SEND with Impact: Strategic Systems, Evidence and Outcomes
SEND for TAs/ For Teachers - Meeting the Needs of all Pupils in all Lessons (2-hours)
EAL Pupils – How to Support and Ensure Achievement
Disadvantaged Pupils: Securing Strong Outcomes and Tackling Educational Disadvantage
Cultural Capital Developing Cultural Capital through the Primary Curriculum
Exclusions
Safeguarding E-Safety
Early Years
Exclusion – Policy, Process and Practice
Online and E-Safety for Schools
Early Years SelfEvaluation and Strategic Planning
Early YearsStrategy
EY Programme
Early YearsProgression & Inclusion
Early YearsTeaching & Inclusion
Secondary & Sixth Form
Secondary & Sixth Form
Early Years Report Card Self-Evaluation
Early Years Report Card Strategic Planning
Early Years: From Bold Beginnings to Strong FoundationsLearning from the Best
Supporting Pupils with Additional Needs in the EYFS
Communication and Language in the Early Years
Outdoor Provision - High-Quality Teaching and Learning in the Early Years
Strong Foundations in the First Years of School
Early Years CPD Programme - 18 x 1-hour Sessions Across the Year
Preparing EYFS Children for Their Next Stage in Year 1Ensuring Progression & Inclusion in Curriculum Planning
High-Quality Teaching and Consolidating Fundamental Knowledge and Skills in EYFS – Supporting Pupils to Know, Remember, and Apply More to EY End Points
Sixth Form Self-Evaluation & Strategic Plan - Sixth Form Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning
Secondary Self-Evaluation & Strategic Plan - Secondary Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning
ACHIEVEMENT - PUPIL OUTCOMES & PROGRESS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Assessment · Assessment for Learning BEHAVIOUR & ATTITUDES
SEND
The benefits of ECM Training for me are that the training is current and credible and the format 'Get a job done' offers plenty of opportunity within a training session to process information and populate relevant documents. The training offers a suitable balance of theory with practical. I have engaged with plenty of the training myself and this has been invaluable as a new head. Because my experience of the training is so positive, I am always assured that when my leaders and teachers attend they will benefit and the new learning will enhance their roles. Time is precious in schools and it is so reassuring to know that ECM training is a good investment of financial resources.
Jenny Scott | Headteacher
St. Peter's C.E. Primary, Farnworth
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Briefings
New Inspection Framework CPD
Senior Leaders
Subject Leaders
EYFS Leaders
The Leadership of Teaching
Inclusion
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Briefings Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Senior Leader Briefings
A termly briefing for primary schools led by ECM Director, John Evans These termly briefings provide you with insight into new and upcoming issues on the education horizon
In the 2025-26 year, the NEW Ofsted Framework will form the basis of the first part of the briefing each term.
English Subject Leader Update Briefings
This is an opportunity for subject leaders to be updated on key messages and current documentation related to the national picture This is then followed by a subject knowledgefocused input based on current national or local themes, which can then be taken back to school
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Briefings
Maths Subject Leader Update Briefings
This is an opportunity for subject leaders to be updated on key messages and current documentation related to the national picture This is then followed by a subject knowledgefocused input based on current national or local themes, which can then be taken back to school
Science Subject Leader Update Briefings
This is an opportunity for subject leaders to be updated on key messages and current documentation related to the national picture This is then followed by a subject knowledgefocused input based on current national or local themes, which can then be taken back to school
This is an opportunity for senior leaders to be updated on key messages and current findings related to the national picture for SEND It will provide an opportunity to gather updates to statutory guidance and requirements for schools, as well as policy and practice relating to SEND
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Briefings
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Achievement
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Attendance
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Achievement’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Attendance’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Behaviour & Attitudes
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Curriculum
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Behaviour & Attitudes’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Curriculum’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Briefings
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Developing Teaching
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Early Years
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Developing Teaching’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Early Years’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Inclusion
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Leadership & Governance
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Inclusion’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Leadership & Governance’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Briefings
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Personal Development & Well-being
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Personal Development & Well-being’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT
School Update Inspection
Briefing - Safeguarding
Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Safeguarding’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT.
10x1-hourBriefings
1xSelf-EvaluationCourse -reportcard-1day 1xStrategicPlanningDay -reportcardlinked-1day 1xSeniorLeader Monitoringlinkedtonew framework-½day 1xSENDMonitoring–½ day
Briefings by choosing one of our package options. To sign up, simply download the booking form [here] and return it to us via email at admin@ecmeducationconsultants.co.uk
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
New Inspection Framework CPD How Inspectors Will Inspect and How Schools Can Prepare
Be fully prepared for the proposed new Ofsted Framework. This 3-hour course ensures you understand the changes to inspection methodology and the use of toolkits, so you know what inspectors will be looking for It will be kept up to date as new information is released to help leaders prepare for an inspection from Autumn 2025.
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From Inspection call to Inspection Report - How to Manage Inspection Inspection Call, Report Card, During Inspection and Following Inspection
Leading Your School Through a Successful Inspection 2025/2026
Giving Account of ImpactStep by Step
This course has been fully updated for the 2025 Inspection Framework As such, it provides the latest insights into the new inspection process, the use of Toolkits and the Report Card The latest inspection focus on attendance, disadvantaged pupils, SEND and outcomes will all be covered through the course
A 3-hour session for senior and middle leaders to develop their approach in advance of an inspection, during the inspection and post inspection Leaders will be well informed about the inspection framework and have developed a clear action plan to implement ahead of their next inspection and throughout it
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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Senior Leaders
Strategic Leadership & Capacity to
Improve SelfEvaluation & Strategic Planning
Self-Evaluation - Conducting your Report Card SelfEvaluation - Evidencing IMPACT Across all Inspection Areas
Strategic Development Planning – Informed by Your Report Card EvaluationLinked to the Inspection Areas
Would you like to secure the first draft of your succinct self-evaluation REPORT CARD using the draft inspection toolkits? This training will support leaders to write their selfevaluation in a day, underpinned by the new inspection framework
Have the first draft of the key aspects of your School Impact/ Development Plan (SIP/SDP) linked to the NEW Inspection Framework, specifically the Inspection Toolkits and Report Cards
Subject Leaders
Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve SelfEvaluation & Strategic Planning
Subject Leader Report Card Self-Evaluation (Subject Specific) and Strategic Planning – Subject Specific
Inclusion Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning
This course has been rewritten taking into account the NEW Education Inspection Framework 2025-26 The Focus of this subject leader course is on providing focussed time for leaders to conduct rigorous self- evaluation linked to the Subject Research Reviews & EIF toolkit descriptors
This course is aimed at senior leaders and those who may be responsible for reviewing the Inclusion toolkit in relation to the new inspection framework.
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
EYFS Leaders
Strategic Leadership & Capacity to
Improve SelfEvaluation & Strategic Planning
Early Years Report Card Self-Evaluation
The Leadership of Teaching
Monitoring & Evaluation
Early Years Report Card Strategic Planning
This course will ensure you complete your Early Years evaluation by the end of the session You will receive support from ECM advisers to assess your Early Years provision and outcomes and to use a ‘best fit’ approach to determine your current status and plan your next steps
This course will support critical thinking and reflection and enable delegates to communicate their school's strengths and prioritise next steps.
Securing High-Quality Teaching - Monitoring and Evaluation for Senior Leaders in the NEW Inspection Framework 202526
Monitoring and Evaluation for Subject Leaders
Understand new inspection methodology, the role of monitoring and evaluation in the new Framework and, plan your school's preparation for the changes
This course will focus upon the toolkits for curriculum and teaching in the new Ofsted framework and ensure subject leaders understand their role in this context
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
The Leadership of Teaching
Monitoring & Evaluation
Subject Leadership for ECTs
- How to be a Great Subject Leader
Monitoring and Evaluation of SEND Pupils - for Senior Leaders/ Subject Leaders/ SENDCo
This course has been specifically designed for primary colleagues who are new to the role of subject leadership The course covers the key elements of effective subject leadership for English, maths, and foundation subject leaders It provides a wide-ranging introduction for recently qualified teachers (RQTs) and other colleagues who are taking on subject leadership for the first time, ensuring they are well-prepared to impact pupil outcomes
Coaching, Mentoring and Modelling Approaches to Secure Impact Following Monitoring
During this 3-hour course, we will share, explore and consider different ways of monitoring and evaluating the curriculum provision for pupils with SEND
This course has been designed for newly appointed senior and middle leaders who undertake monitoring activities and now want to ensure that the feedback they provide to colleagues is highly effective, especially when having to give ‘difficult’ messages
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
The Leadership of Teaching
Monitoring & Evaluation
Sequence of 5 training sessions for Subject Leaders:
Session 1: Ensuring strong subject knowledge for leaders – underpinned by the latest research reviews (12 x subject-specific courses on demand or online live available for Maths, Science and English only)
Session 2: Ensure your subject curriculum INTENT is high-quality and will stand up to inspection scrutiny
Session 3: Monitoring for IMPACT – from INTENT to IMPLEMENTATION and IMPACT
Session 4: Giving strong account for your subject (12 x subject-specific courses on demand or an online live nonsubject-specific)
Session 5: Subject Leader Report Card Self-Evaluation (Subject Specific) and Strategic Planning – Subject Specific
This CPD package is available for MultiAcademy Trusts (MATs) or school clusters
If you're interested in offering this programme to your group of schools, we’d be delighted to support you Please get in touch to discuss how we can deliver this programme for your MAT or cluster and pricing
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
EARLY HEADSHIP PROGRAMME
This course is designed for those who are new to or in their first years of headship. Each of the sessions will focus on an area which is of great relevance to the role and there will also be an opportunity to ask questions about anything which is an issue and to network with other recent heads Each session will also include a short input on personal well-being All sessions will link back to Headteacher Standards and the new Ofsted Framework.
The course will be led by two very experienced associates who have many years of headship experience in a range of contexts
Cost: £280.00 + VAT for the full Programme.
Session 1: Setting the Scene
You will leave with:
An understanding of how to develop and share your vision
Ideas to help ensure you are thinking strategically
Strategies to help you prioritise your goals
Ways to manage your time most effectively
Guidance on the importance of communication
Session 2: Working Effectively With Governors
You will leave with:
Clarity on key information governors need to know
Practical guidance on preparing effectively for governor meetings
Ideas for meaningful ways to involve governors in school life
Techniques for managing challenge and accountability from governors
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
EARLY HEADSHIP PROGRAMME
Session 3: Working Effectively With Parents
You will leave with:
Strategies to build positive relationships with parents
Effective communication techniques for keeping parents informed
Practical ways to increase parental involvement and engagement
Tips for managing and responding constructively to parental feedback
Confidence in handling parental complaints effectively and professionally
Session 4: Developing Leadership - Your Own and Others
You will leave with:
An understanding of the qualities leaders need to have and your own areas of strength and development
An understanding of how to recognise and grow leaders in your school
Strategies to develop a distributive leadership model in your school
Guidance on managing difficult conversations
Session 5: Managing Staff
You will leave with:
Strategies to strike the right balance between supporting staff and holding them accountable
Understanding of the Performance Management Cycle and how to implement it effectively
Clarity on the differences between coaching and mentoring in practice
Techniques to hold teachers accountable without micromanaging
Confidence and practical steps to effectively tackle underperformance
Session 6: Review your Year
You will leave with:
A clear evaluation of your year - areas of strength and development
A plan for the year ahead
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
This series of three Time2 Train sessions for school leaders and middle leaders focuses on defining instructional coaching; exploring the research; establishing a coaching culture; training coaches; implementing coaching; and evaluating impact over time
Inclusion Exclusion – Policy, Process and Practice
A two-hour course to equip primary headteachers and senior leaders with a secure knowledge of current legislation in relation to school suspensions and permanent exclusions The course will support leaders to confidently prepare for a permanent exclusion in line with statutory guidance
CURRICULUM, DEVELOPING TEACHING & INCLUSION
Strong Foundations
Adaptive Teaching
Curriculum
Teaching
Teaching Assistants
CURRICULUM, DEVELOPING
TEACHING & INCLUSION
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Foundations
A Sequence of Training for Subject Leaders
Session 1
Ensuring Strong Subject Knowledge for Leaders –Underpinned by the Latest Research Reviews (12 x subject-specific courses on demand or online live available for Maths, Science and English only)
Are you a Subject Leader? Ensure you ’ re fully prepared for inspection, meetings with Governors and reporting to SLT with our comprehensive course. This course provides a thorough explanation of the subject knowledge you need to focus on in each subject, based on the Ofsted Research Reviews
Session 2
Ensure your Subject Curriculum INTENT is HighQuality and will stand up to Inspection Scrutiny
This course is designed to support primary school leaders to ensure their curriculum represents the progressive and sequenced knowledge and skills required in each subject area, to ensure that pupils can make good or better progress
CURRICULUM, DEVELOPING TEACHING & INCLUSION
Adaptive Teaching Adaptive and Responsive Teaching - Making Informed Choices
Curriculum Ensuring Progression in Vocabulary and Concepts in Foundation Subjects
A three-hour course for teachers, subject leaders and senior leaders. This course will provide the opportunity for practitioners to reflect upon adaptive teaching within their school and to further develop strategies for implementation
Vocabulary and language are essential classroom tools Given Ofsted's emphasis on revisiting and building upon ideas and concepts over time, our training course underscores the significance of a structured, progressive approach to teaching vocabulary and concepts, especially in foundation subjects
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Communication & Language – Oracy
This course will focus on the sometimes neglected but vital area of oracy in Key Stages One and Two The course will offer delegates the opportunity to understand why this area is so important and how to implement key strategies
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CURRICULUM, DEVELOPING TEACHING & INCLUSION
Curriculum Science – The Forgotten Core Subject – Raising the Profile and Improving Outcomes
Sustainability Leadership and Climate Action Plans in Education
Teaching Teaching to Improve Memory, Building Knowledge and Using Cognitive Load Theory
This three-hour session focuses on science across the primary age range, including EYFS, and is ideal for science subject leaders and senior leaders with curriculum oversight.
Since the demise of science SATs, the subject has fallen in prominence in many schools; a fact highlighted in recent Ofsted research The issues behind this will be discussed and possible solutions suggested More Info - Dates/Times
This course will provide senior leaders with the opportunity to get to grips with DfE expectations, access a range of support in developing an approach to sustainability and climate change, and help leaders get started in creating their own action plans for schools
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This course is designed for subject leaders and class teachers to develop their understanding of how the best principles of cognitive science can be easily applied in the classroom and across the curriculum to maximise the impact of your teaching More Info - Dates/Times
CURRICULUM, DEVELOPING TEACHING & INCLUSION
Teaching
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 1:
Introduction - Setting the Scene - Research
This series of five Time2Train sessions explores the theory of Rosenshine’s principles and also provides delegates with a range of practical ideas and resources to apply across the Primary and EYFS curriculum
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 2:
Sequencing, Concepts and Modelling
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 3: Questioning
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 4: Reviewing and Retrieval (AfL)
As such, it is an ideal course for teachers and school leaders as both an introduction to Rosenshine’s principles and as a refresher and opportunity to consider how the principles can actually be used to improve outcomes for children
Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 5: Stages of Practice – Leading to a Consistent Whole School Approach
Attend all five sessions for just £340.00 + VAT here, or choose from our individual focus sessions starting at £90 00 + VAT To book a specific session and view full pricing details for focus sessions, click here
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TEACHING & INCLUSION
Teaching
Securing Great Learning – A Research-Led Approach to Defining Your Agreed WholeSchool Approaches to Developing Teaching & Learning
Using and Developing Knowledge Organisers to Support Effective Learning
Securing Pupils’ Long-Term Memory - Stickability and Powerful Pedagogy
This reflection covers new learning and future challenges. It includes themes such as the 3 Is and the Curriculum in Education Quality, the Reconnect initiative to improve learning standards, and emphasises teamwork in achieving ambitious pupil success More Info - Dates/Times
Do you make use of Knowledge Organisers? Have you thought about using them but not sure where to start? This 2hour course is designed for subject leaders and class teachers to develop their practice using Knowledge Organisers to support effective learning More Info - Dates/Times
Understanding HOW our pupils learn, how their brains store information and how best we can support them to remember it long term is the key to maximising learning power, enhancing memory and making learning ‘stick’
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CURRICULUM, DEVELOPING TEACHING & INCLUSION
Teaching Memory, Sticky Learning, Cognitive Load, and Dual Coding - What Curriculum Leaders and Senior Leaders Need to Know Practical Solutions for Subject Leaders and Class Teachers
This course is designed for senior leaders and curriculum leaders to develop their learning culture, climate, and ethos to an outstanding level
During the session, you will understand how children build and consolidate their learning and how to design your curriculum intent, implementation, and impact with memory, sticky learning, cognitive load, and dual coding in mind
Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants –Working Memory and How Best to Support Pupils with Learning
This two-hour Time2Train session is designed for teaching assistants in primary and secondary schools The course explains the latest research into working memory and the potential impact this has on pupils' learning, particularly those who are often provided with additional support and work with a teaching assistant
CURRICULUM, DEVELOPING TEACHING & INCLUSION
DEVELOPING THE ROLE OF TEACHING ASSISTANTS – AN ONGOING PROGRAMME OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We have developed this in-depth programme to support and develop Teaching Assistants who are working in the primary and secondary sectors as a response to schools, LAs and MATs who have asked for such a programme to be available The course is researched-based and takes into account the March 2026 EEF guidance about the effective deployment of teaching assistants and the recommendations that can lead to improved outcomes
The course is applicable to Teaching Assistants who support individual SEND pupils, run interventions or support pupils in the classroom
The programme consists of a series of short training sessions running regularly throughout the year and aligned with the 2019 Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants
Cost: £550.00 + VAT for the full Programme. For unlimited TA’s from your School.
As such the training is based on four themes:
Personal and professional conduct
Knowledge and understanding
Teaching and learning
Working with others
Within each theme, sessions will focus on key aspects of that theme, providing useful ideas and best practice from other settings. Session will also include tasks for delegates to undertake between sessions to develop their practice
Delegates will also have access to a record of professional development aligned to the national standards as part of the course material This can be used by delegates to record their achievements and skills through the year on an ongoing basis
CURRICULUM, DEVELOPING TEACHING & INCLUSION
DEVELOPING THE ROLE OF TEACHING ASSISTANTS – AN ONGOING PROGRAMME OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The sessions are research-based and will be updated with any new research or inspectionrelated news that is relevant to the role of Teaching Assistant as the course progresses
The programme consists of eighteen sessions through the year, with six sessions a term.
Each session will be half an hour in length and delegates can attend the session that runs from 9 00-9 30am or from 10 30-11 00am each day the sessions are scheduled
This should enable schools to release Teaching Assistants to attend with minimal disruption
As a result of attending, delegates will:
Develop their understanding of their role within the context of the school
Increase their knowledge of how children learn and how to help overcome barriers to progress
Consider how to best work within the team
Further understand the importance of their own professional development
Reflect on their role in the light of the professional standards and record their impact, whilst identifying areas for further development
Be up-to-date with research and inspection practice relevant to their role
Have the opportunity to share ideas with colleagues from other settings
Be involved in a sustained programme of professional development with tasks linked to their specific role
A great refresher for tweaks we can make to our systems, with user-friendly suggestions that will be valuable going forward. Great CPD for me as curriculum leader, with some work we can implement at the end of this academic year to support us moving forward. Informal and friendly, yet very informative. Very useful to move your curriculum and assessment forward with easy implementations and quick wins.
Emily Thompson Green Bank Primary School Assessment in Foundation Subjects
ACHEIVEMENT - PUPIL OUTCOMES & PROGRESS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Assessment
Assessment for Learning
ACHIEVEMENT - PUPIL OUTCOMES & PROGRESS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
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Assessment NEW IDSR and ASP Analysis (on your validated 2024 documents)
Assessment in Foundation Subjects
A full-day course for primary leaders to gain an in-depth understanding of the principles and purpose of assessment in schools before completing ECM documentation that will support you in analysing and interpreting the updated Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR) and ASP/SPS A secure understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in the school’s historic data will be addressed, ensuring you are inspection-ready
A 3-hour session for leaders at all levels to develop a whole-school assessment approach for tracking the progress and attainment of all pupils in foundation subjects in a primary school
ACHIEVEMENT - PUPIL OUTCOMES & PROGRESS ACROSS
THE CURRICULUM
Assessment for Learning Securing Strong Progress for Pupils: Using Assessment Effectively in and Beyond Lessons
A 3-hour session for senior, middle and subject leaders to develop a whole school approach to assessment considering how strategies can be used within lessons and beyond the lessons Leaders will share and consider examples of good practice so that they can develop new systems and approaches or refine existing good practice.
The support offered by our school improvement partner in the build-up to inspection was critical in securing a successful outcome. Not only did we have a wealth of expertise at our immediate disposal, but also coaching on the practicalities of preparing for and managing the inspection process. Our school improvement partner has built a trusting relationship with our team, and this partnership has provided us with the appropriate challenge and support in validating existing practice and securing continuous school improvement. Our entire team has greatly benefited from working with ECM due to the range of support and training on offer, and it has given them the knowledge and confidence to fulfil their roles to the best of their ability.
Ross Powell | Headteacher at St Mary’s Primary School
BEHAVIOUR & ATTITUDES
Behaviour
Inclusive
Behaviour
BEHAVIOUR & ATTITUDES
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Behaviour Teaching Behaviour for Learning – Establishing the Climate for Success
This course aims to provide a better understanding of challenging behaviour, alongside practical strategies to manage inthe-moment conflict and prevent it, in order to improve the quality of learning in the classroom
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Inclusive Behaviour
Inclusive Behaviour, Culture, Policy & Practice
A three-hour course for senior leaders and teachers This course will enable practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how to create a strong, shared culture of positive behaviour It will equip practitioners with strategies to establish high expectations for all pupils’ behaviour and ensure positive attitudes to learning.
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Pacey and effective, this course helped me relate information to specific children in my class and made me think about my own window of tolerance. It is useful to understand why children in your class may exhibit poor behaviour, and I would definitely recommend taking this course if you have challenging behaviours in your class.
Teaching Behaviour for Learning –Establishing the Climate for Success
I have been the Headteacher of Lostock Primary School for ten years. We have always had a close relationship with ECM and have accessed their training packages throughout this time. ECM training has supported the school in writing succinct, evaluative self-evaluation summaries and in developing the school impact plans. ECM training courses for all staff, both in person and online, have been strategically planned to ensure maximum impact on staff knowledge and expertise, resulting in strong pupil outcomes and success in achieving school priorities and objectives year after year.
Vicki Guest | Headteacher at Lostock Primary School
ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE
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Attendance Increasing Attendance and Reducing Persistent Absenteeism - Practical Best Practice Case Studies
This practical and insightdriven course equips school leaders with the confidence and clarity needed to respond effectively during Ofsted conversations Delegates will explore a model school's approach as a case study, gaining a clear understanding of how to answer key inspection questions and what highimpact practice looks like under the new inspection framework
ECM have become an outstanding provider of professional development with a national reach and reputation. ECM have co-designed bespoke professional development programmes for head teachers producing excellent resources and materials. They have designed and delivered programmes to support a wide range of school development themes for both senior and middle leaders and have contributed to the success of many schools across the nation. Their bespoke approach ensures support is targeted to achieve maximum impact on outcomes for pupils. ECM’s aim is to make certain that school leaders have the support and assistance to complete major tasks effectively and to a high standard, whilst providing excellent value for money. I can highly recommend ECM.
Mark Elms | Director of Education for Reach South
My experience of ECM was one of high quality professional support and dialogue. Communication was timely and clear. There was genuine time and consideration given to the context of the Trust and how services could be delivered in a bespoke way to reflect our vision and to meet our needs. There was a real attention given to strong working relationships as well as efficiency of service. This ongoing dialogue meant that the needs of the Trust were clearly reflected in the work carried out.
Andrew Rigby | National Director of Education for REAch2
INCLUSION
SEND
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Disadvantaged Pupils
Cultural Capital
Exclusions
INCLUSION
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Category Course Title
SEND New to SENDCO Sequence of 4 x 1.5 hour sessions
SEND for LeadersLeading SEND with Impact: Strategic Systems, Evidence and Outcomes
A series of 4 sessions for new SENDCos across the year This training is designed for those new to the role, and will provide regular opportunities to find out about strategies for practical support, timesaving tips, latest updates and guidance. This is designed to be supplementary to the national accreditation for all new SENDCos.
If we get it right for our pupils with SEND, we can get it right for all children So how do we know? This 3-hour course will consider all the information needed as leaders to know how well our school is doing in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND
INCLUSION
SEND SEND for TAs/ For TeachersMeeting the Needs of all Pupils in all Lessons (2hours)
English as an Additional Language EAL Pupils – How to Support and Ensure Achievement
A one-day course for teachers and teaching assistants This course will enable practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how to meet the needs of all pupils within lessons.
This is a 3-hour course focusing on how to plan and prioritise provision for EAL learners. This course will explore getting the start right
Disadvantaged Pupils
Disadvantaged Pupils: Securing Strong Outcomes and Tackling Educational Disadvantage
Cultural Capital Developing Cultural Capital through the Primary Curriculum
Exclusions Exclusion – Policy, Process and Practice
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This two-hour Time2Train session is ideal senior and middle leaders looking to move their curriculum forward, ensuring cultural capital underpins learning and providing a rich range of experiences for pupils
A two-hour course to equip primary headteachers and senior leaders with a secure knowledge of current legislation in relation to school suspensions and permanent exclusions
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I have been supported by ECM for over ten years. Each consultant I have worked with has fostered strong and trusting relationships with both me and the school. They have been honest and professional in helping and guiding the school to move forward with our development areas. Their knowledge of current educational developments and insight has been invaluable.
Marie Kwiatkowski | Headteacher at St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
SAFEGUARDING
We are grateful for the dedication and professionalism shown throughout our recent teaching and learning review. Our School
Improvement Partner’s contribution has set a solid foundation for our ongoing efforts to elevate teaching and learning in our school and prepared us for our recent Ofsted visit. We look forward to implementing the recommendations and continuing to work towards our shared goal of providing the best possible education for our pupils.
Fiona Brindley | Headteacher at St Brendan’s RC Primary School
SAFEGUARDING
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E-Safety Online and E-Safety for Schools
This course provides essential knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape safely
Recognise the benefits and risks of online activity and the importance of online safety
Demonstrate an understanding of the dangers online activity poses to young people and current safeguarding trends and habits and become familiar with different online risks and harms.
Our School Improvement Partner brought concrete examples of how we can improve. Her manner was supportive and friendly, and she clearly understood what we wanted to get out of the review, supporting us in achieving that. The process was really useful, particularly as we are in the Ofsted window. It helped me to organise my thoughts and actions going forward, allowing me to match concrete examples to my judgements and to identify and action any necessary changes. The process provided our school with a supportive way to identify areas for development and clear, practical steps to address them. I would absolutely recommend ECM’s School Improvement Partner service there’s no reason not to. It was a professional, challenging, and supportive process that left me feeling completely in control of our next steps. Our School Improvement Partner had a manner that made it feel as though she already knew our school and genuinely wanted the best for us. A great experience.
Fiona Brindley | Headteacher at St Brendan’s RC Primary School
EARLY YEARS
Early Years Programme
EY Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning
Early Years Strategy
Early Years Progression & Inclusion
Early Years Teaching & Inclusion
EARLY YEARS
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Early Years Self-Evaluation and Strategic Planning
Early Years Report Card Self-Evaluation
Early YearsStrategy
Early Years Report Card Strategic Planning
This course will ensure you complete your Early Years evaluation by the end of the session You will receive support from ECM advisers to assess your Early Years provision and outcomes and to use a ‘best fit’ approach to determine your current status and plan your next steps
This course will support critical thinking and reflection and enable delegates to communicate their school's strengths and prioritise next steps.
Early Years: From Bold Beginnings to Strong Foundations - Learning from the Best
Over recent years Ofsted have published a range of research which provides clear guidance on policy and practice in Early Years Develop your school's response to the documents.
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EARLY YEARS
EARLY YEARS CPD PROGRAMME
The new Ofsted framework continues to place a very strong focus on EYFS. Ofsted will consider leadership, curriculum, teaching, achievement, behaviour and attitudes, welfare and well-being, inclusion and safeguarding There is a continued emphasis on Language and Communication, Reading - especially phonics, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development There remains a recognition of the absolute importance of EYFS and the need for rigour, high expectations, and the best possible progress with the importance of adult interactions a key component
Our programme will provide staff with the very most up-to-date information, using official guidance from Ofsted and DFE and recognised research alongside a huge range of practical ideas and resources. These will greatly benefit the delegate and also provide a range of resources and ideas for training the whole team which is a significant part of the new Ofsted expectations.
The programme will ensure your EYFS and school are as well prepared as possible for Ofsted and, just as importantly, that children are making the very best progress at this most important stage of their education
Cost: £550.00 + VAT for the full Programme. Or, attend focus sessions:
Each half term, we focus on an essential aspect of EYFS Schools can book the comprehensive CPD package across the year and save up to £350 00, or choose your own combination of training across the year below
Each half term there are 3 x 1-hour training sessions on the half-termly EYFS focus We understand the demands of EYFS, and with this in mind, we have structured our training to give EYFS professionals exactly what they needhigh-quality training in focused areas in three 1-hour sessions each half term
EARLY YEARS
EARLY YEARS CPD PROGRAMME
Autumn 1: Are you ready for Ofsted in EYFS?
EYFS now has a very prominent role in Ofsted Inspections - make sure you are ready to give the very best account of your Early Years with the most up-to-date information from Ofsted, DFE, and research In the course, we will look at each area of the new Early Years Inspection Toolkit You will be provided with an understanding of the guidance together with lots of resources to support development Throughout the whole course there will be a focus on meeting the needs of all pupils There will also be the chance to network with other course participants and to ask questions of the course leader
Autumn 2: Language & Communication
The importance of Language and Communication is widely recognised as being of utmost importance for young children In this part of the course, we will look at a range of research about this area and provide a wide range of resources to support overall communication and language, together with those to help with specific problems As always, there will be the chance to network with other course participants and to ask questions of the course leader
Spring 1: Reading & Writing
Reading and Writing remain the cornerstone of EYFS and these sessions provide great advice There is much more to this section than just phonics, as we use the guidance and research to ensure a holistic view to reading is taken and that you are using the latest research review information on the teaching of writing As always, there will be the chance to network with other course participants and to ask questions of the course leader
Spring 2: Maths
Although there has been huge emphasis on the development of reading and language skills over the past years, maths remains of great importance too In this course, we will look at the latest research and ideas to ensure your provision in maths is of the highest quality and pupils are well-prepared for the next phase of their education As always, there will be the chance to network with other course participants and to ask questions of the course leader
Summer 1: Outdoor Provision & Physical Development
As the weather improves, we focus our course on ensuring that your outdoor provision provides the very best learning opportunities for pupils We will look at designing the area, resourcing, planning focused learning in all areas of the curriculum, with a particular focus on the role of the adult in supporting language and physical development We will also look at how to ensure Understanding the World is integrated successfully As always, there will be the chance to network with other course participants and to ask questions of the course leader
Summer 2: Transition and Looking Forward to the Next Year
In this part of the programme, we examine ways to ensure that children make a successful transition to Year One, with a focus on both Reception and Year One practice and ways to ensure communication across year groups is strong We will also provide information on how to evaluate your strengths and areas for improvement as you come to the end of the year and how to plan for the year ahead As always, there will be the chance to network with other course participants and to ask questions of the course leader
EARLY YEARS
Early YearsStrategy Supporting Pupils with Additional Needs in the EYFS
Communication and Language in the Early Years
This 2-hour course will enable delegates to understand their role within a multi-agency approach to supporting children's needs and will provide practical strategies and approaches to offer support where it is needed most
The development of Communication and Language is central to EYFS and this session will offer delegates the opportunity to learn about key strategies and approaches for providing a communication-rich curriculum
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Outdoor Provision - HighQuality Teaching and Learning in the Early Years
Strong Foundations in the First Years of School
This half-day course will focus specifically on the role the outdoor learning space plays in our children’s holistic development Delegates will leave with a wealth of practical strategies to create a personalised outdoor learning space for their children
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Following the publication of this important Ofsted research in Autumn 2024, this course provides EYFS and KS1 teachers and leaders with the key messages, together with exemplification of highly effective practice from a range of settings More Info - Dates/Times
Jam-packed with information and resources to allow you to explore communication and language in early years in greater depth. This course has provided lots of information around frameworks and what is important, and the resources given are really useful - I will definitely be putting some of the toolkits and activities into my practice. The number of children with speech and language needs is increasing every academic year, and I am aware of the importance of early years and the development of their communication and language. A lot of the children in my setting do not get the high-quality interactions they need at home, so it is even more important that we provide this in our setting. Children need the skills to communicate their wants, needs, and emotions, and it is my job to help them gain these skills. This course has supported me in doing so, and has given me a range of resources I can use moving forward. The course leader ensured that all key information was passed on while allowing us enough time to explore resources independently.
Communication and Language in the Early Years
EARLY YEARS
Early YearsProgression & Inclusion
Early YearsTeaching & Inclusion
Preparing EYFS Children for Their Next Stage in Year 1Ensuring Progression & Inclusion in Curriculum Planning
High-Quality Teaching and Consolidating Fundamental Knowledge and Skills in EYFS – Supporting Pupils to Know, Remember, and Apply More to EY End Points
This course looks at best practice in terms of curriculum planning in EYFS and Year One to ensure that your transition from EYFS to Year One enables all pupils make the best possible progress
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This course will examine the latest research and guidance about the most effective pedagogy and how to ensure your pupils make the best possible progress in the most important areas of learning
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Just wanted to mention that last week I attended the online ASP/data training and this week I'm on the OFSTED training, and honestly the quality of training is just the best! Any schools not using ECM training are really missing out. The benefits for me are that the training is current and credible, and the format 'Get a job done' offers plenty of opportunity within a training session to process information and populate relevant documents. The training offers a suitable balance of theory with practical. I have engaged with plenty of the training myself and this has been invaluable as a new head. Because my experience of the training is so positive, I am always assured that when my leaders/teachers attend they will benefit and the new learning will enhance their roles. Time is precious in schools, and it is so reassuring to know that ECM training is a good investment of financial resources.
Jenny Scott | Headteacher at St Peter’s CE Primary School
SECONDARY & SIXTH FORM
ECM have supported our school in a number of ways over the last 5 years and this has had such a positive impact upon the development and progress across the school community. Through our School Improvement Partner days, we feel confident that we have someone who knows our school and staff incredibly well, understanding our context, which enables honest conversations that have strengthened the school’s capacity to improve further. Staff now feel confident and able to articulate curriculum developments and progress against targets through the coaching provided by our School Improvement Partner. This shared and collaborative working has enhanced the delivery of performance management for the leadership team, which cascades from the ECM-supported Headteacher Performance Management. Clear objectives are devised together which allow for CPD and the realistic workloads of staff.
Kevin Manning | Headteacher at Elton Primary School
SECONDARY & SIXTH FORM
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Secondary & Sixth Form
Sixth Form Self-Evaluation & Strategic Plan - Sixth Form Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning
Would you like to secure the first draft of your succinct self-evaluation REPORT CARD using the draft inspection toolkits? This training will support leaders to conduct their self-evaluation in a day, underpinned by the new inspection framework
Secondary Self-Evaluation & Strategic Plan - Secondary Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning
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Our ECM Associate demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our school's success, not only through on-site assessments but also through consistent telephone support. The availability and responsiveness displayed by our leadership partner has been instrumental during times when quick decisions and guidance were paramount. One of the most commendable aspects of our leadership partner’s support was the provision of sound and practical advice. Her deep understanding of educational leadership, combined with a keen insight into OFSTED requirements, helped me navigate the challenges of enhancing our school's performance. Our leadership partner was not only a consultant but a mentor, offering guidance on strategic planning, curriculum development, and effective leadership practices.
Stacey Postle | Headteacher at Beaumont Primary School
