Improving Teaching and Learning : A practical two-part framework

What are the most effective, evidence-informed steps leaders can take to improve teaching and learning across their setting, and what does this look like in practice? 

High-quality teaching remains the most powerful lever for improving pupil outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged learners. Yet many leaders face the challenge of translating research into consistent, sustainable practice across departments, schools, or trusts.

This two-part webinar series offers a clear, structured and practical framework for improving teaching and learning at scale. Drawing on evidence from the EEF, CST and wider sector research, alongside real examples from successful schools and trusts, Jade Pearce will guide participants through a step-by-step model for meaningful improvement. 

Session 1 will explore: 

  • establishing a clear and shared teaching and learning framework
  • ​designing and delivering impactful professional development 
  • embedding consistency in classroom practice 

Session 2 will focus on:

  • the role of middle leadership in driving teaching and learning improvement
  • quality assurance and improvement processes
  • aligning appraisal systems with teaching and learning priorities
  • ​building a strong, sustainable culture centred on great teaching

Session 1 will take place on Tuesday 22 September, 3.45pm – 4.45pm.
Session 2 will take place on Thursday 1 October, 3.45pm – 4.45pm.

See the tabs below for more information about each webinar.  
 
Participants will leave with practical tools, strategic insight, and a clear plan for implementation in their own context. 

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Jade Pearce

Head of Education, Affinity Learning Partnership

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  • Executive Head, CEO, Headteacher/Principal
  • Deputy Head/Vice Principal
  • Assistant Head/Assistant Principal
  • Aspiring leaders
  • Middle leaders/HODs/Subject Specialists
  • Business Leaders
  • Governors and Trustees

Participants will:

  • understand the key drivers of effective teaching and learning improvement across schools and Trusts
  • ​apply a practical, evidence-informed framework to plan and implement sustainable improvements in their own setting
  • evaluate their current provision and identify strategic priorities for strengthening teaching and learning

Tuesday 22 September | 3.45pm – 4.45pm
This session includes consideration of the evidence base and why teaching and learning matters most, along with common challenges in improving teaching and learning at scale 

Step 1–3 framework:

  • creating a shared teaching and learning framework
  • ​designing effective CPD
  • embedding consistency in practice 

Reflection and application:  

  • evaluating current practice
  • ​identifying priorities and next steps

Thursday 1 October, 3.45pm – 4.45pm
This session includes a recap of and progression from session 1.  

Step 4–7 framework:  

  • the role of middle leaders
  • quality assurance and improvement cycles
  • aligning appraisal with teaching and learning priorities
  • ​building a teaching and learning--centred culture

Reflection and application:  

  • gap analysis against the framework 
  • action planning for sustained improvement