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C.L.A.S.S.

The Centre for Leading Advancement in School Standards

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CLASS is a centre of excellence committed to advancing school standards. Through specialised training and expert support services, the Centre empowers schools to raise educational standards and drive meaningful, sustainable improvement in student outcomes.​

Drawing on our unique global heritage in the delivery of school reviews (for major regulatory / QA bodies) and school improvement (for public and private sector school operators) we have invested in the establishment of the Centre for Leading the Advancement of School Standards.

CLASS provides regulators and school operators with the capabilities they need to solve the challenges they face today:

  • Schools and School Operators: Capacity building, advisory services and professional development support for school staff in order to minimize the negative impact of external review visits and maximise the chances of a positive outcome in terms of review score/evaluation, and education outcomes, aligned to local inspection/review frameworks.

  • Regulators: Access to a highly skilled workforce and delivery standards for external evaluators, reviews and inspectors in order to minimize cost and risk of errors, and maximise the positive impact of external review on school performance.

  • Inspectors (including aspiring inspectors): A clear career and professional development pathway in this highly specialised education sub-sector.

 

  TRAINING

School improvement skills development​

For schools and professionals who want to master how school review works.

Provides targeted training programs, including Inspection Skills Training, designed to equip school leaders and educators with the skills, tools, and strategies necessary for effective school improvement, fostering growth through hands-on and practical learning experiences.​

 

 SUPPORT

School improvement support services​

For schools who wants to engage in improvement and ensure maximum readiness for external review to attain best possible evaluation outcomes​.

Offers personalised guidance, consulting, and data-driven support to schools, helping them identify improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and sustain positive change in their educational environments.​

 

MEMBERSHIP

School improvement Community of Practice​

For Educators who want to further explore resources, tools and advance their career by delivering school inspections and/or training to other institutions​.

A collaborative network where CLASS accredited educators, leaders, school inspectors and improvement specialists come together to share insights, resources, and success stories, promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation in school improvement.​

CLASS icon TRAINING

School improvement skills development​

For schools and professionals who want to master how school review works.

Provides targeted training programs, including Inspection Skills Training, designed to equip school leaders and educators with the skills, tools, and strategies necessary for effective school improvement, fostering growth through hands-on and practical learning experiences.​

CLASS icon SUPPORT

School improvement support services​

For schools who wants to engage in improvement and ensure maximum readiness for external review to attain best possible evaluation outcomes​.

Offers personalised guidance, consulting, and data-driven support to schools, helping them identify improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and sustain positive change in their educational environments.​

TRAINING

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Training

School improvement skills development​ - for schools and professionals who want to master how school review works. 

Provides targeted training programs, including Inspection Skills Training, designed to equip school leaders and educators with the skills, tools, and strategies necessary for effective school improvement, fostering growth through hands-on and practical learning experiences.​

Course outlines

Inspection Skills Training

This course provides a comprehensive overview on school inspections, designed specifically for School Improvement Teams.

It aims to equip participants with critical knowledge of the inspection process, the criteria used, and ways to prepare effectively.

The course will also cover the potential impacts of inspections on school improvement strategies. Through a mix of theoretical learning and practical examples, participants will gain insights into how to utilise inspection results to enhance teaching, learning, and overall school performance.

This course will foster a proactive approach towards inspections, turning them into opportunities for continuous improvement.

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Effective School Improvement Planning

This course is tailored for school senior leaders, focusing on mastering the school inspection process and developing effective improvement plans.

It provides a deep dive into the criteria and standards of inspections, preparation strategies, and managing the inspection effectively.

Leaders will learn how to interpret and act on inspection findings to foster school improvement. The course also emphasises the importance of continuous self-evaluation and maintaining high educational standards.

Participants will be equipped with the skills to transform inspections into opportunities for growth, ensuring their school not only meets but exceeds inspection expectations.

 

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Effective lesson observations

This course is designed for school Middle Leaders, focusing on school inspections.

It provides an in-depth understanding of the inspection process, criteria, and standards. Participants will gain knowledge on how to prepare their school for an inspection, manage the process effectively, and respond to the findings constructively.

The course aims to equip leaders with the skills to turn inspections into a positive experience that can drive school improvement. It also emphasises the importance of ongoing self-evaluation and development to maintain high standards of education.

 

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Using data to inform instruction

Empower your teachers and middle leaders with the skills to effectively leverage data in their instructional planning and decision-making processes.

Strengthen instructional leadership, increase teacher effectiveness, and enhance the learning experience for all students by making informed, evidence-based decisions.

 

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Progression pathways for course completers

All staff who complete a CLASS School Improvement Training course are granted membership to the Class School Improvement Community of Practice, providing them with access to a collaborative network where CLASS accredited educators, leaders, school inspectors and improvement specialists come together to share insights, resources, and success stories.

Additionally, there are three further pathways available to Community of Practice members who wish to advance their skills and further promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation in school improvement:

 

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TRAINING

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Support

Our structured process to school improvement support.

A comprehensive, proven approach ensuring a thorough understanding of your school's or schools' individual needs, and establishing a more effective and targeted improvement process.

Our process:

1. School needs analysis

Conducting needs-based analysis by gathering and  examining data to determine the areas of improvement of the school. ​

  • Understanding long and short-term goals​.
  • Identifying the desired performance outcomes​.
  • Examining the current performance efforts​​.

Outcomes:

  1. Inform the tailored school
    improvement plans and
    strategies.​

  2. Create a focused and adaptive
    approach to school improvement​.

  3. Set data-driven actions aligned
    with the specific needs of the
    school community for optimal
    educational outcomes.​

2. School Inspection Skilling Programme

For schools who want to master how school review works.

Provides targeted training programs, including Inspection Skills Training,  designed to equip school leaders and educators with the skills, tools, and strategies necessary for effective school improvement, fostering growth through hands-on and practical learning experiences.​

3. Mock Inspection

A mock inspection process prepare the school for official inspection, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of school structure, and identify the areas of improvement by:​

  • Providing corrective measures in a low-stakes environment​
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement among teachers and administrators​
  • Scrutinizing organizational structure and learning structure

Providing a detailed report focused on:​

  • strengths, areas for improvement, and recommendations​
  • School’s performance against an established framework

Setting further improvement practices:​

  • Professional development for teachers and leaders​
  • Curriculum mapping design ​
  • School structure and administrative procedures

4. Refined School Improvement Plan (SIP)​

The process involves conducting a needs assessment, analysing data, setting goals, developing strategies, allocating resources, creating an action plan, providing professional development, implementing the plan, monitoring and evaluating progress, communicating with stakeholders, and reviewing and adjusting the outcomes.

Creating a dynamic and responsive school improvement plan that not only meets the current needs of the school community but also paves the way for sustained educational excellence.​

The outcomes of our school improvement plan are achieved by engaging in thorough analyses, fostering strong partnerships, and continuously adapting strategies to meet the specific needs of each school, as part of our commitment to enhance educational outcomes and school functionality.​

The process culminates in the improvement plan execution: Coaching, mentoring, skilling and Continuous Professional Development.

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Community of Practice

A collaborative network where CLASS accredited educators, leaders, school inspectors and improvement specialists come together to share insights, resources, and success stories, promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation in school improvement.​

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