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Our Impact

Julia Ward-Hastelow | May 19, 2014

An increasing number of schools are using the OLEVI programmes and adopting the OLEVI ethos to develop and grow outstanding practice at all levels. We are delighted that so many share our vision and have experienced a positive impact on individual practitioner development and whole school change. Click to download our latest OLEVI Impact 2014….

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Quality Assurance. What’s in it for me?

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Mar 14, 2014

Q  Why is a Quality Assurance visit neccessary? A  The quality of facilitation of a programme directly impacts on its success. As part of OLEVI’s licence agreement and the National College requirement all ITPs and OTPs need to be quality assured. This ensures the rigour, consistency and longevity of the programmes is maintained at the…

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OTAP gets off to a flying start

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Mar 14, 2014

An exciting start to the roll-out of this much in-demand programme Last term OLEVI saw demand for the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Programme (OTAP) out-strip supply. Those delegates lucky enough to have attended have been full of praise for the programme’s content. “It has made me think about the importance of putting children’s learning at the centre…

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OLEVI’s network grows

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Mar 14, 2014

Helenswood celebrates becoming an OLEVI DOC Helenswood has been a strong advocate of the OLEVI programmes for over three years, having used them as part of their own school improvement strategy and becoming outstanding facilitators of the OLEVI ITP and OTP within HACA – The Hastings Academies and College Alliance, and throughout the Hastings region. Earlier…

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Bespoke programmes to suit your needs

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Mar 14, 2014

One of a kind The success and strength of the OLEVI programmes lies in our unique activities models. These models provide a framework suitable in any context, whether addressing individual or organisational needs, and encourages a way of thinking and working that can start a journey that not only benefits the practitioner but benefits colleagues,…

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OLEVI celebrates three schools recognised by Ofsted to be ‘Outstanding’ in all categories

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Mar 14, 2014

CONGRATULATIONS! OLEVI celebtrates three schools recently recognised by Ofsted to be Outstanding in all categories. Here, the schools share how the Improving Teacher Programme and Outstanding Teacher Programme have been instrumental in their journey to excellence. Royal Wootton Basset Academy Wootton Bassett has used both the ITP and OTP as part of its staff development…

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Sixth Designated OLEVI Centre joins our network

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Jan 24, 2014

Congratulations to Helenswood Academy on becoming our latest Designated OLEVI Centre. OLEVI is delighted to have Helenswood Academy in Hastings join our growing network of Designated OLEVI Centres. Helenswood has been a strong advocate of the OLEVI programmes for over three years, having used them as part of their own school improvement strategy. The school…

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OLEVI launches new Outstanding Teaching Assistant Programme (OTAP)

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Nov 11, 2013

We at OLEVI have long recognised the importance of the Teaching Assistant’s role in teaching and learning, valuing the unique knowledge and perspective they bring to the learning experience and learning outcomes of children. This term sees the launch of our brand new programme the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Programme (OTAP). Piloted successfully last year by…

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OLEVI expands in Northern Ireland

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Oct 22, 2013

September sees the start of an exciting two-year programme to roll-out the OLEVI programmes to schools in Northern Ireland Last term OLEVI was delighted to welcome Paul McClenaghan, Principal of Strandtown Primary School, Belfast, along with the three fellow Heads from schools in Northern Ireland. Their visit was a particular cause for celebration, as it…

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Outstanding is just the beginning

Julia Ward-Hastelow | Oct 16, 2013

Ros Bartlett, Assistant Headteacher of The Earls High School, talks of their school’s role as a Designated OLEVI Centre and the impact OLEVI programmes are having. ‘The Earls High School facilitates a number of OLEVI programmes to schools both locally and nationally. Since becoming an Designated OLEVI Centre we have facilitated a number of Outstanding…

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Changing the culture of teaching

5up4dmin | Jun 7, 2013

Ashton-on-Mersey School has been delivering Olevi programmes for over five years. Nick Parry, Assistant Principal of Teaching & Learning, tells us how OLEVI programmes WILL change the culture of teaching and learning at your school.

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Teaching Schools: a vision becomes reality

5up4dmin | Jun 6, 2013

The development of teaching schools provides a framework for continual, sustainable school improvement, raising the quality of teaching and improving the learning outcomes of all our children.