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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…

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The OTP Plus: Helping to professionalise the profession

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Jul 25, 2019

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…

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The Sydney Russell School becomes OLEVI’s latest Designated Centre of Excellence

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Jul 24, 2019

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,…

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Reflections of the impact coaching has on professional learning

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Jul 24, 2019

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…

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Schools in Northern Ireland continue to benefit from OLEVI’s CPD

Julia Ward-Hastelow | May 2, 2019

Schools in Northern Ireland welcome OLEVI’s CPD programmes’ unique, non-judgemental methodology and the benefits and positive impact they have on teaching practices. This spring we had the pleasure of spending time with our colleagues from our Northern Ireland DOC. As the main provider of quality assurance of OLEVI programmes used within the region, the steering…

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Crossing continents: OLEVI on the road to China!

Julia Ward-Hastelow | May 1, 2019

International school in China looks to adopt the OLEVI collaborative, coaching culture to move it forward with their teaching and learning ambitions. We were extremely excited to be invited to China by Andrea May, Vice Principal of Middle and High School, Jia-Hui Oak Foreign Language School, in Dalian, Liaoning Province. This private school, where 99%…

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MOD’s school improvement vision comes to fruition

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Apr 30, 2019

Through their engagement with the OLEVI ethos, principles and learning models over the years, the MOD schools have created a collaborative, open-door approach towards the professional development of their teaching community throughout the world, which in turn has been instrumental in growing a cohesive culture across the school network. It was a delight for OLEVI…

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Quality teaching starts with quality initial training

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Dec 31, 2018

Ashley Bartlett shares with us how OLEVI models and approaches have become an integral part of the Leicestershire Secondary SCITT, providing quality teacher training and professional development that ensures trainee teachers have the very best start to embark on their teaching journeys. Rushey Mead Academy has been an accredited provider and a Designated OLEVI Centre…