Monthly Archives: July 2019
The OTP Plus: Helping to professionalise the profession
Paul Day, Leading Practitioner for Teacher Development, Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, reflects on the value and impact the OTP PLUS programme has on driving forward a self-sustaining growth culture. To further ‘grow the top’ and develop a growth culture of excellence in our school, and the schools we work with, there needed to be a […]
Why do we talk about Golden Nuggets? To develop reflective teaching practice
Ashley Bartlett talks about the language of ‘Golden Nuggets’ and its power in encouraging reflective teaching practice. Ealier this year we were delighted to welcome senior leaders from across the Leicestershire Secondary SCITT Partnership for the opportunity to meet our current trainees. Not only did the senior leaders appreciate the offer of tea and cake […]
The Sydney Russell School becomes OLEVI’s latest Designated Centre of Excellence
We are pleased and proud to announce the appointment of The Sydney Russell School as our latest Designated OLEVI Centre of Excellence (DOC). Congratulations to this Outstanding, All-Through School in Dagenham, East London. It has achieved its DOC status through working with OLEVI for many years and showcasing the very best in teaching and learning, […]
Reflections of the impact coaching has on professional learning
The Leicestershire Secondary SCITT appreciates the central role of its school-based partners, including subject mentors and ITT co-ordinators, in supporting the professional development of its trainee teachers. In order to recognise and reward their dedication, the SCITT has committed itself to offering high-quality OLEVI programmes to promote the professional learning of these key colleagues. To […]