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Remembering Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Richard Lockyer | Sep 9, 2022

For 70 years our monarch ruled with charm, poise and grace. Queen Elizabeth II reigned with dignity, often under the most intense pressure. She is someone we should all be inspired by. We were saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.  She has been a constant throughout most of our…

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Something to shout about

Richard Lockyer | Sep 1, 2022

Students across the UK have been anticipating the release of their GCSE results, a moment they have been working towards for years As one gets older it is easy to forget the significance that public examination results have for those who take them and for those who care for them. Thursday August 25 in England…

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Plenty to discuss as we make a return to class

Richard Lockyer | Aug 26, 2022

While we’ve all been enjoying our summer break and the exceptional weather that has accompanied it, the world keeps turning, leaving us with a few things to consider as we pack our bags for the start of term. As I write, our friends in Canada are back at their desks. Mike Dubeau and his leadership…

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Now we relax, for a few weeks at least

Richard Lockyer | Jul 22, 2022

The last schools have shut their doors for summer, and we can look forward to a few weeks to gather our thoughts, says OLEVI’s Chair, Professor Sir George Berwick. That’s another school year in the rear view for all of us now the United Kingdom has signed off, joining many of you who have already…

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Global update: Political fallout will reach education

Richard Lockyer | Jul 19, 2022

Change, as they say, is inevitable. But as we go through power shifts at the highest tiers of government, we owe it to our children to ensure this doesn’t adversely impact their education. It is interesting to note that the changes to the leadership and correspondingly the policy of the governments in the countries in…

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Catching up with Dame Sue John

Richard Lockyer | Jun 25, 2022

Dame Sue John continues to be a driving force in the UK education system, in particular with her continuing work with Challenge Partners It’s no understatement to say it would be difficult to imagine our education system without the input of Dame Sue. The number of roles she has had and continues to hold in…

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Global update: Priorities shift to ensuring the best performance

Richard Lockyer | Jun 20, 2022

Heading into the summer term, staff development and quality of teaching are again the focus of attention Now we’re on the other side of the half-term break, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee a hazy memory, our colleagues from Canada, England and Sweden have a clear path to progress delivery and quality of education in their regions….

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Plaudits pour in for education’s finest

Richard Lockyer | Jun 17, 2022

Once again the IOE has come top of the QS World University rankings. For the ninth year in a row, the IOE has been ranked number one for Education in the annual QS World University Rankings by subject. This is quite an achievement for Professor Li Wei, Director and Dean, Institute of Education (IOE), UCL’s Faculty…

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OLEVI making waves in Scotland

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Dec 18, 2019

The Professional Learning Academy, North Ayrshire, becomes the first OLEVI Hub in Scotland. A very dedicated and conscientious team of OLEVI facilitators has just grown in number recently. What makes this team unique is the fact that this is the first team to bring OLEVI programmes to teachers, leaders and classroom assistants in Scotland. The…

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The TLC syllabus is being enhanced and expanded!

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Dec 18, 2019

Never ones to rest on our laurels, we are launching a number of new units and modules that will further support, enhance and expand the professional development offer to our Alliance. These additions maintain our values and proven approaches and incorporate new research-based learning and innovation, to stay at the forefront of educational thinking and…

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OLEVI Alliance pushes boundaries in teaching and learning

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Dec 17, 2019

  OLEVI Conference celebrates impact of shared vision, a coaching culture and investment in CPD in developing great teaching and learning outcomes across the globe Wow! What a day it was. The excitement, mixed with a little apprehension around hosting our first OLEVI International Conference, turned to joy and pride as we welcomed over 100…

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The ITP has a new name! The Creative Teacher Programme CTP).

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Sep 9, 2019

 The ITP has a new name! The Creative Teacher Programme (CTP). This reflects the growing focus of schools using the programme to develop reflective, deep-thinking, creative practitioners who grow a culture of life long learning. Re-modelled to fit this focus, with additional up-to-date materials, the CTP will equip teachers to be at the forefront of developing…