Key Areas of expertise
I have been an independent school improvement consultant for the past 9 years and was previously a senior consultant and adviser for Leeds Local Authority School Improvement services. I have been a Chair of Governors for a large primary school and have experience of working closely with headteachers, including being an external consultant for headtacher performance management. I provide unnique, training courses and leadership programmes that make a difference.
My key areas of expertise:
- School leadership development at senior and middle leadership level. Working with teams to strengthen and maximise impact.
- Curriculum development.
- Closing the gap for disadvantaged pupils and considering barriers to progress.
- The development of 'Growth Mindsets' and 'Metacognition' as whole school approaches to enabling pupils to become more effective and independent learners.
- Development of teaching and learning with a view to raising academic achievement and removing barriers to learning.
- Data analysis - support for interpretation of data and school development planning.
- Leadership coaching: I offer a range of coaching programmes for headteachers, as well as engaging packages for senior leaders and middle leaders.
Consultancy & Training
The school improvement consultancy and training I provide centres on working in partnership with school leaders to create strong solutions that have high, sustainable impact.
Do you need:
- Someone to provide a fresh perspective?
- Expertise beyond that in your own school?
- Professional development for leaders
- Support for improving the quality of teaching?
- Assistance in improving staff performance?
- Training events designed to respond to key school improvement priorities - stimulate new thinking, re-energise efforts, inspire teachers and provide practical solutions?
To ensure consultancy has impact, a practical approach runs throughout the services offered and sessions are tailored to meet the needs of participants.
As part of my service, I will:
- Listen carefully to exactly what you need;
- Explore a range of solutions, helping you to set up support plans that achieve your goals;
- Give you honest, unbiased, practical advice;
- Challenge as appropriate;
- Work in partnership to create strong solutions;
- Provide a high quality, professional service; and
- Provide tools and resources to aid implementation.
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Vicky Crane provides school improvement services and teacher CPD. Contact sales@ictwand.com for bespoke support options.