Valentines High School

Teaching School

Programme

2019 - 2020

Valentines is an outstanding school.

Students make excellent progress and reach standards that are very high

About Us

“In Harmony, Achieving Excellence”

Dear colleagues,

Through harmonious partnerships between pupils, staff, parents and our

community, Valentines High School, a mixed comprehensive school of 1300

pupils in Redbridge, East London has achieved outstanding results. We have

regularly been in the top 5% of non-selective secondary schools for progress at

GCSE. In 2017 and 2018 we achieved Progress 8 scores of 0.61 and 0.75. We

achieved an ALPS 3 in 2018 and ALPS 2 in 2019.

Striving for excellence in all we do is part of our culture at Valentines High School,

as recognised in our Ofsted report:

“The ethos of the school promotes a strong learning culture in which students are

valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school's collective

identity. Harmonious relationships are a most marked feature of the school. Very

good teaching promotes very good learning and results in students achieving very

well.”

With 85% of our pupils from ethnic minorities, the school boasts a student body

with over 50 home languages.

We hope you will consider engaging our services to provide high quality CPDL and

school to school support based on strategies of proven effectiveness. If you would

like to visit to VHS, we would be delighted to host you. We can arrange for you to

observe our practice and speak to our staff on whole school issues or on subject

specific areas.

We look forward to working with you,

Richard Laws, Headteacher

Steve Woodley, Assistant Headteacher, Teaching School Leader

In September 2011 we became one of the first 100 Teaching Schools to offer

career professional development and learning to schools in the area as well as

providing high quality training for our own staff. We are also involved in initial

teacher training, ensuring new teachers are of the highest calibre.

As well as offering training and support, teaching schools identify and co-ordinate

expertise in partner schools, using the best leaders and teachers to:

work with other strategic partners, including universities, to train new

entrants to the profession

lead peer-to-peer learning

spot and nurture leadership potential

provide support for other schools when needed

Teaching Schools work together within an alliance - a group of schools and other

partners that is supported by the leadership of a teaching school.

Our current alliance partners are:

Apex Primary, Ilford

Highams Park School, Waltham Forest

Holy Family School, Waltham Forest

Ilford County High School, Ilford

Lister Community School, Newham

University of East London

We welcome a large number of trainee teachers each year by working in

partnership with a range of HEI providers, as well as working with SCITT providers

and offering training through the Schools Direct route.

Valentines is a Leading Edge school and as such we work closely with schools to

raise standards through joint projects, in school support and staff training. We

offer school-to school support through the Teaching School programme, and in

addition, we offer bespoke support and CPD to schools or groups of schools in

areas such as raising achievement at GCSE and A-level, student leadership, middle

leadership, EAL strategies and coaching. This is in the form of personalised training

and/or follow-up support for individuals or groups.

Some of the areas that we have delivered CPDL and support to other schools

include:

Literacy across the curriculum

Developing an outstanding KS3

Closing attainment gaps at GCSE

Vertical tutoring

Developing an independent learning culture in the 6th form

Strategies for students with English as an Additional Language

Student Leadership

Coaching

Improving Teacher Programme

Designed by experienced and successful school leaders this highly effective programme gives teachers a set of skills and strategies to reach the next teaching level. For example, it enables them to:

· Deliver good quality lessons that have a measurable impact on pupil performance.

· Increase their job satisfaction and quality of experience

· Work more effectively as active members of their school team

The programme:

The ITP provides opportunities to deepen their understanding of high-quality classroom practice and teaching and learning. Participants improve their teaching through facilitated practice and structured opportunities to reflect on teaching approaches and their quality and impact. There are opportunities to do structured learning walks and observe best practice in classrooms.

Content includes BFL, Assessment, AFL, engagement, differentiation, and starters and plenaries

The ITP is particularly suitable for NQTs and teachers either new to the profession or those in need of a refresher!

Commitment and cost:

The programme consists of 4 sessions.

All sessions take place at Valentines High School. Lunch and all resources are provided.

The cost per programme is £249 in total for three participants, £99 for each.

Impact:

Here are some delegate comments about the Improving Teacher Programme:

“It has made me more inspired and confident to use a range of challenging and

engaging strategies in my lessons”

“It has motivated and inspired me. I have used strategies from the course and gained an outstanding in a recent lesson observation”

“The course has challenged my own practice and encouraged me to make resources that I have shared with others in my department”

“Each session had a clear focus allowing delegates to feel secure that presentations, tasks, learning walks and discussion were all designed to promote learning in a specific area. The practical aspect of the sessions was commented on by delegates and the reason they felt this stood out, was there were things that could change/be tried in their classrooms the next day. “

Sessions are run by:

Larissa Howard (NQT Co-ordinator)

Steve Woodley (Assistant Headteacher)

Alison Ball (Associate Assistant Headteacher)

Erafana Ali (Training Outreach Co-ordinator)

Angus Harrison (Head of Teaching and Learning)

Dates:

Session 1 - ITP focus on AFL – 2nd December 08:50-9:50

Session 2 - ITP focus on engagement – 29th January 09:50-10:50

Session 3 - ITP focus on differentiation – 20th April 2:10-3:10

Session 4 - ITP focus on starters and plenaries – 3rd July 08:50-9:50

Stretching and Challenging the More Able Course Outline: Stretching and Challenging the More Able will look at practical strategies at a classroom and departmental level, helping your highest attaining students meet their potential at every stage of their school career. The programme: Session 1 – Challenging the More Able at KS3

Embedding stretch and challenge in mixed ability classes

Quick wins and adapting what you already have

Promoting independence from year 7 Session 2 – Challenging the More Able at KS4

Promoting exam readiness and ‘students as examiners’

Effective in-class intervention for the more able

Quick wins and adapting what you already have Session 3 – Challenging the More Able at KS5

Transitioning from year 11 to year 12 and preparing for university

Promoting exam readiness and ‘students as examiners’

Effective in-class intervention for the more able

Session 4 – Curriculum Design for the More Able (aimed at Heads of Department and Key Stage leads)

Creating a knowledge-engaged curriculum from Key Stage 3 to 5

Embedding challenge and teaching to the top across SOW

Understanding the impact of the new Ofsted framework on curriculum design

Facilitator:

Hannah Gillott, Head of English and KS5 High Fliers Co-ordinator

Dates:

Session 1 - Monday 13th January 3.30-5.00pm

Session 2 – Monday 24th February 1.30-3.00pm

Session 3 - Monday 27th April 3.30-5.00pm

Session 4 - Monday 8th June 1.30-3.00pm

Cost: Free to Alliance members. £25 per session to non-members

Valentines Sixth Form Leadership Programme

Course Outline:

The Valentines 6th Form Leadership programme is aimed at improving post 16 provision within schools. The course includes five sessions focused on three core components which contribute to the running of a successful 6th form. The course starts by looking at 6th form leadership and the crucial decisions that school leaders can make in ensuring success at A-level. This is followed by the 6th form Mindset which looks closely at student behaviours and how these can be changed to maximise their chances of success. Finally we look at how teaching and learning strategies, such as exam readiness, can help students prepare for the rigour of linear A-levels. Crucially, the course looks at how these three components work closely together; providing an opportunity for 6th form leaders to share ideas and apply these to their own school context.

Programme:

1. 6th form leadership: USP, Vision/Ethos and Entry Requirements

2. The 6th form Mindset 1: Vision, Effort and Attitude

3. Teaching and Learning: An Exam Readiness Focus

4. The 6th form Mindset 2: Systems and Practice

5. Leadership Monitoring: Alps Connect and Interventions

Facilitator: John Haxell, Assistant Headteacher, Head of Sixth Form

Dates:

Session 1 – Wednesday 20th November 1.30-3.00pm

Session 2 – Thursday 12th December 1.30-3.00pm

Session 3 –Wednesday 29th January 1.30-3.00pm

Session 4 –Thursday 27th February 1.30-3.00pm

Session 5 –Thursday 26th March 1.30-3.00pm

Cost: Free to Alliance members. £25 per session to non-member

Valentines Middle Leadership Programme

The Valentines Middle Leaders Programme is aimed at improving middle leadership within schools. The course is a thorough and detailed series of sessions covering every aspect of outstanding middle leadership, and delivered in sequence. Starting with a perfect middle leader in mind, the course splits up outstanding middle leadership into different areas, each delivered as a module in a separate session. Crucially, the course provides inspiration, ideas, theory and numerous real-life examples on every facet of an excellent middle leader. The course runs over 6 separate sessions meaning each cohort receives sustained support, which is integral to helping the delegates change their habits and improve their Leadership. The modules delivered are:

Vision and values

Time management and what makes a great middle leader

Leadership approaches

Team-building and man-management

Change management

Difficult conversations

Facilitator: Angus Harrison Dates: Spring/Summer 2020, tbc If interested, please do get in touch Cost: Free to Alliance members. £25 per session to non-members

Valentines NQT Programme: CPD Sessions The NQT programme is linked this year with the ITP sessions that all VHS NQT’s will attend. Each ITP session will focus on a particular area of teaching practice and the NQT Sessions will seek to re-visit and embed this training.

Date Time Event

Monday 28th October 3.15-4.15pm Room 22

NQT session - Assessment & Exam Readiness

Monday 2nd December

08:50-09:50 Improving Teacher Programme – AFL

Monday 16th December 3.15-4.15pm Room 22

NQT session - AFL

Monday 13th January 3.15-4.15pm Room 22

NQT session - Engagement

Wednesday 29th January 09:50-10:50 Improving Teacher Programme - Engagement

Wednesday 5th February 4-6pm Valentines

NQT Alliance Session - Learning for All: Inclusive Classrooms

Monday 2nd March 3.15-4.15pm Room 22

NQT session - Effective Revision Lessons

Friday 14th - Saturday 15th March

TBC NQT Alliance Residential

Monday 30th March 3.15-4.15pm Room 22

NQT Review Session

Monday 20th April 2:10-3:10pm Improving Teacher Programme - Differentiation

Monday 4th May 3.15-4.15pm Room 22

NQT session- Differentiation & Revision

Monday 8th June 3.15-4.15pm Room 22

Sharing Good Practice

Wednesday 24th June 4-6pm Seven Kings High School

NQT Alliance Session – Reviewing Progress and looking forward to the RQT year

Friday 3rd July 08:50-09:50 Improving Teacher Programme – Starters & Plenaries

Monday 6th July 3.15-4.15pm Room 22

NQT Review session- Starters & Plenaries

School to School Support

At Valentines we are experienced in offering support to others. In the past, we

have provided school to school support as a Leading Edge school and as a Training

school. As part of our Teaching school status we are happy to discuss personalised

support to meet your requirements.

We have worked with both the secondary and primary sectors in a number of

areas, such as teaching and learning, AFL, coaching, Behaviour for Learning, use of

data/tracking, developing an outstanding sixth form, EAL, subject moderation etc.

If you would us like to work with you, we will be pleased to discuss opportunities

for support and arrange appropriate visits and training, on a short or longer term

basis.

Specialist Leaders of Education

At Valentines High School, our Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs) offer a wide

range of expertise. SLEs are designated by Teaching Schools as they are

outstanding middle and senior leaders who have the skills to develop the

leadership capacity of individuals and teams in schools, using coaching or

facilitating that draws on their knowledge and expertise in their specialist area.

The work will contribute to improving outcomes for children.

If you would like to book one of our SLEs to offer support in your school, please

contact our Teaching School Administrator for more information.

Suzette McLean: sml@valentines-sch.org.uk

Charges will be negotiated depending on the nature of the deployment.

Name of SLE Role Phase and School Areas of expertise

Alison Ball

Assistant Head

Teacher

Secondary

Valentines High

School

Assessment for

Learning, Tracking

Pupil progress and

data, Developing

Teaching and

Learning in the Sixth

Form.

Experience: During the past 5 years, I have redeveloped the way in which my own

school uses data to track pupil progress. More recently, I have been involved in

supporting teachers on how to use data effectively both in my own school and as

part of Outreach sessions offered by our Teaching school. The focus of these

Outreach sessions has included “How to use pupil data in the most effective and

powerful way to influence pupil attainment” and “The use of AFL in

successful sixth form teaching and learning”. In addition I have led a staff

Learning Group on how to create “outstanding engagement” in lessons and run

whole school inset looking at the “role of effective feedback in pupil progress”,

“assessment from 2014 onwards” and “tracking vulnerable groups” I am also a

facilitator for the Improving Teacher and Outstanding Teacher programmes.

Name of SLE Role Phase and School Areas of expertise

Angus Harrison

Assistant Headteacher (CPD)

Secondary Valentines High School

Science

Teaching & Learning

Experience:

Graduated TeachFirst (2008)

Worked as an Associate Tutor for TeachFirst (2011)

Masters in Educational Leadership (2013)

SSAT National Lead Practitioner (2013)

Head of Science (2013-15) – results improved from 72.4% A*-C to 86.4% A*-C Core

Science within first year

Lead Teacher of Science (2012-2013) – All 3 disciplines improved at AS value

added, two A*-C GCSE’s improved from 62.5% to 68.5%

Led, presented or participated in over 50 Teaching School events including NAML

Led implementation of “flipped learning” initiative for Year 12 – resulting in 12/17

departments predicting higher AS results and all 12 crediting Flipped Learning with

being a part of the reason why results had improved

Designed and led a results based second-year teacher improvement programme,

rated as 9.3/10 by participants for effectiveness

Valentines CPD Leaders

Staff Profile School to School Support on Offer

Hannah Gillott - Head of English and KS5 High Fliers Coordinator Experience

7 years teaching experience

Currently completing School Leadership Pathway (including NPQSL) through Teach First

Co-delivering Valentines Middle Leader course

Also completed Outstanding Teacher Programme, Osiris Outstanding Teaching Intervention Programme and NAML programme

Department Outcomes 2017/18

Experience teaching and leading KS3, 4 and 5 with outstanding departmental exam results at GCSE and A Level (93% 9-4, 77% 9-5 and 33% 9-7 GCSE English Language and 94% A*-C, 74% A*-B, 31% A*-A for ALPS 2 at English Literature A Level in 2018)

Teaching to the top / catering for the More Able

Improving GCSE/A Level outcomes

Planning and delivering an effective English curriculum

Robyn Turtle - Geography Head of department and Quality Nominee for BTEC

Experience - 6 years

Department Outcomes 2017/18

GCSE: 9-5 = 75% 9-4 = 92%

A Level: A*-A = 31%

A*-C = 81%

BTEC: Internal verification processes Standards verification processes Quality management review processes

Geography:

WAGOLLS Stretch and challenge Developing schemes of work for the new GCSEs and A Level Curriculum planning Exam readiness Moderation of controlled assessments at A-Level

Lynette D’Souza

Leading Edge Outreach Co-ordinator, Primary Links Co-ordinator

Primary master classes

Primary more able workshops

Larissa Howard- Lead Practitioner Experience - · 8 years · NPQML, OTP

Teaching and learning

NQT development

Exam readiness at A-level (especially Biology)

Marking and feedback

Erafana Ali Mathematics Teacher, Training Outreach Manager Experience – 22 years teaching experience Qualified Facilitator of OTP/ITP programmes

Primary master classes

Questioning CPD

Coaching Training

Contact Us and Bookings

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Valentines High School

Cranbrook Road Ilford

Essex IG2 6HX

Tel: 020 8554 3608

Fax: 020 8518 2621

Email:

mail@valentines-sch.org.uk

Website:

www.valentines-sch.org.uk

To book a place on one of our programmes, please email Suzette McLean (Teaching School Administrator) sml@valentines-sch.org.uk or call on the above number. If you wish to discuss CPDL programmes or school to school support please email our Teaching School lead, Steve Woodley swo@valentines-sch.org.uk. We look forward to working with you.