Henry Tyndale School
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We support all our young people to gain greater independence
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We think outside the box to find new ways to continuously raise standards
We work with parents and families to ensure the best for children.
We work to promote respect for individual differences, needs and disabilities
We create a safe & caring environment where all can be happy & ready to learn
SLE support
Specialist leaders of education (SLEs)
SLEs are experienced middle or senior leaders with a specialism (for example, maths, initial teacher training, behaviour).
While other roles (for example, advanced skills teachers) focused on developing classroom expertise, this role is about developing other leaders so that they have the skills to lead their own teams and improve practice in their own schools.
You should contact an SLE if you want to improve the leadership in a specific subject or specialist area in your school.
SLEs can provide one-to-one or group support. Their work could involve a variety of activities, such as:
- data analysis
- coaching
- facilitating and training
- joint action planning
SLE specialisms cover the 4 areas of focus for Ofsted.
|
Ofsted focus |
Areas of expertise |
|---|---|
|
Leadership and management |
Academies and academy transition; assessment; leadership of continuing professional development; school business management and financial management; leadership of curriculum |
|
Pupil achievement |
Art; closing the gap; drama; design and technology; early years; English; geography; history; information and communication technology; maths; modern foreign languages; music; phonics; physical education; personal, social and health education; religious education; science; special educational needs; support for the most able pupils, citizenship |
|
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment |
Initial teacher training; assessment |
|
Personal development, behaviour and welfare |
Behaviour and discipline; attendance |
Costs
You will usually need to pay the teaching school for an SLE’s time. Payment for SLE services is negotiated by you and the teaching school.
Time commitment for you or your staff
This will vary according to the project, level of support required and number of your staff involved. For example, one project might be a 2 day diagnostic exercise, while another might require a 3 month, full-time support role. Time may be taken as a block of consecutive days or spread over a longer period.
Further information
For more information about SLEs, email sle.enquiries@education.gsi.gov.uk.
or contact the teaching school on 01252 544577