NLT 2017/2018 Brochure

2017/2018 Products and Services Opportunity through Education

About National Learning Trust

The National Learning Trust (NLT) is an education consulting and service provider offering school improvement and business solutions to schools and settings at a national and international level. We deliver a range of standard and tailored products and services to MATs, academies and schools covering continuous professional development, performance management and evaluation, Appropriate Body (AB) support for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT) and HR and Governance services.

We strongly uphold the principle that partnerships enable schools to share high standards and scale knowledge, resources and expertise to drive the education outcomes that should be available to all pupils across the UK. We are committed to products and services that are developed in collaboration with schools and settings and which foster an ethos of accountability and ambition to perform at the highest level. As a social enterprise, we are passionate about bringing value to our customers and benefits to the communities we serve by increasing opportunity through education and supporting schools and leaders to achieve their potential.

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LINK CPD Advance™

Online video CPD that brings some of the UK’s foremost education thought leaders to your whole school development sessions. LINK CPD Advance™ provides school leaders with a flexible and modular training solution consisting of a series of high impact CPD presentations exploring topics such as Leadership, Pupil Experience, Curriculum, Safeguarding and Learner Outcomes.

Presented by experts, including Steve Munby, and Andy Cope, each video includes a selection of micro learning topics plus programme and facilitator notes that help to structure your session and promote participation.

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LINK National CPD Events™

A range of accredited conferences and training programmes.

We support your CPD and professional development needs across the UK with programmes delivered in partnership with nationally acclaimed speakers and organisations such as Steve Munby, Will Ord, Art of Brilliance and Chimp Management. In addition to providing accredited programmes such as NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and NPQEL, NLT offers high quality CPD focussing on the development of the individual. With courses delivered to over 5,000 delegates a year, we are able to offer a range of programmes to meet the specific needs of MATs and school clusters. Details of the 2017/2018 schedule of courses and events can be found at the end of this brochure and online at learningtrust.net

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LINK Evaluate™

A simple and powerful self- evaluation tool covering a range of key performance frameworks including;

LINK Evaluate™ combines quick performance assessment and a simple graphic interface with an easy to use evidence upload and action planning functionality. The tool lets you network and collaborate online with peers and benchmark performance against defined school groups and clusters.

Governance, Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare Outcomes, Pupil premium/disadvantaged pupils Safeguarding and Curriculum.

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LINK Assure™

LINK Assure™ is a complementary service to the LINK Evaluate™ self-evaluation tool. LINK Assure™ provides you with a designated adviser who will work with you to ensure that your self-evaluation judgments are robust and in line with sector norms. LINK Assure™ is a flexible quality assurance service that can be scheduled at a date and time that meets your requirements.

The service provides rigour and challenge to your self-evaluation processes so that you can report confidently on your current rating. The LINK Assure™ adviser will also highlight good practice and signpost you to further professional development opportunities and networks in order to accelerate your school’s improvement.

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Assessment Only Route to QTS

The Assessment Only (AO) Route to QTS enables unqualified teachers with a degree and significant teaching experience to demonstrate that they are meeting all of the Teachers’ Standards within their current school without the need for any further training. The 13 week programme of assessment results in the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). NLT is offering the AO Route to QTS in partnership with Two Mile Ash ITTP, a DfE accredited provider. Our AO Route to QTS is available to teachers in all phases of maintained schools, academies, independent schools and British schools overseas.

The AO Route with NLT is followed by a term of fast-tracked NQT induction (without additional charge) as we are an approved appropriate body. Eligible unqualified teachers within your school will therefore become fully qualified in no more than 2 terms. This makes the NLT combined offer of Assessment Only Route plus NQT induction unique as we are the only national provider to include NQT induction within our QTS programme. To find out more about the application process and eligibility criteria, please contact ao@learningtrust.net

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NQT Appropriate Body (AB) Service

High quality national induction support for your Newly Qualified Teachers. The appointment of an Appropriate Body (AB) is a statutory requirement for the NQT induction process. The AB monitors each NQT’s induction through termly assessments and makes the final recommendation to the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) as to whether an NQT has met the Teachers’ Standards (following the school’s recommendation). In addition to the legal administration and assessment ratification process, our NQT induction service comprises guidance on

all areas concerning NQT induction, quality assurance of induction processes and professional support for schools and NQTs. We have a strong reputation for high quality NQT induction. Hundreds of NQTs receive the support they need each year to ensure they have the best possible start to their careers, both in the UK and overseas. To augment our AB service, we offer remote training options for your NQTs and mentors through webinars and Skype. We can also provide bespoke training for MATs/ school clusters.

LINK CPD Connect™

A selection of short personal development sessions for NQTs, OTTs, RTTs and new teachers. LINK CPD Connect™ has been developed in partnership with internationally acclaimed CPD practitioners Will Ord, Art of Brilliance, The TA College and Floyd Woodrow alongside contributions from our own school improvement team. These short videos are designed to supplement your own NQT development programme around key areas such as lesson planning, dealing with parents and making best use of your teaching assistant.

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Human Resources

NLT provide professional HR support for academies and MATs. Our service includes: A dedicated HR adviser; providing advice, guidance and correspondence on complex casework. Access to best practice policy and process templates and assistance with brokering settlement agreements and Trade Union engagement and advocacy.

Recruitment, selection advice and guidance including pre-employment checks. Performance and/or capability procedures, policies and practices. Support with investigations, disciplinary, grievance, performance, bullying, harassment and absence and guidance on effective implementation of pay policies including national decisions, remuneration committees and senior leadership pay levels.

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Governance Advisory Service

NLT partners with you and your Governing Body to provide guidance and practical support when you need it. Our Helpline provides instant access to governance expertise. Call us for advice on regulations and policy, best practice guidance and crisis management. Ensure your board runs efficiently and remains compliant with our Toolkit of termly updated model documents, planning templates and audit tools. With continuous and easy access to information and insight, our online Resources and e-bulletin keep you up to date and develop your governors’ skills.

GovernorHub provides online, centralised document storage, meeting calendar and governor communication tools. Remote Reviews of Governance are offered to Governing Bodies wishing to evaluate progress and enhance development plans with independent professional advice.

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Academy Conversion

For many Headteachers and Chairs of Governing Bodies embarking on the journey to

We aim to take away the pressures that conversion can bring leaving you to focus on the day to day running of your school. Each school will receive £25,000 from the DfE to support the process.

convert to academy status seems a daunting proposition. To support schools with this process we have partnered with Academise UK to provide a comprehensive academy conversion process. Visioning work - Undertaken with Governors, staff and stakeholders to develop your future vision and ethos, curriculum statement and governance arrangements to underpin your re-branding and launch of the new academy.

Conversion Project Management - covers liaison with your legal advisors on land and employment (TUPE) issues, liaison with Local Authority and DfE officers, implementation of internal structures and systems, support with key procurement processes and completion of all project documentation.

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National CPD Events Calendar

Event

Date Venue Speakers

Delegate Fees (£) 1 2-3 4+

The Annual Conference for School Leaders

15-16/03/2018 Brighton

Sir David Carter - National Schools Commissioner Alistair Smith - Education Strategy Adviser Lucy Adams - Former Director of the BBC Simon Weston - Falklands War Veteran

495*

445*

395*

295

245

195

Pupil Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference

04/12/2017 Aylesbury Place2Be - The UK’s Leading Children’s Mental Health Charity

250

190

130

Great Learners with Will Ord

21/06/2018 28/06/2018 12/07/2018

Manchester Nottingham Bristol

Will Ord - International Expert in Teaching and Learning

250 250 250

190 190 190

130 130 130

Achieving Excellence for Disadvantaged Groups

09/03/2018 23/03/2018

Manchester Nottingham

HMI George Huthart - Headteacher Norbridge Academy Shazia Akram - Headteacher at Edward Pauling Primary School

250 250

190 190

130 130

250

190

130

Leading for Impact with Andy Buck

10/07/2018 11/07/2018 12/07/2018

Manchester Nottingham Bristol

Andy Buck - Leadership Matters and Former NCTL Director

250 250 250

190 190 190

130 130 130

NLT Visions of Leadership Seminars NLT Visions of Leadership Seminars NLT Visions of Leadership Seminars

23/01/2018 Aylesbury Steve Munby - Former CEO of NCTL and Education Development Trust

100

80

70

26/02/2018 Aylesbury Lucy Crehan - Author of ‘Cleverlands’ and International Education Champion 100

80

70

15/06/2018 Aylesbury Dame Alison Peacock - CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching

100

80

70

* Residential option

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Pricing and Contacts

£500 per video £1,250 for 3 video package

LINK CPD Advance™

From £190 per delegate for full-day course From £100 per delegate for half-day course

LINK National CPD events™

LINK Evaluate™

£480 per license per year including 8 frameworks

LINK Assure™

£450 per framework

£2,990 per teacher. This includes NQT induction (fast-tracked to 1 term) at no additional charge

Assessment Only Route to QTS

NQT Appropriate Body (AB) Service (includes access to LINK CPD Connect™ for one year)

£320 per NQT (£220 for schools with <150 pupils on roll)

LINK CPD Connect™ (series of 7 videos)

£250 for series

HR Support Desk support for MATs and academies

£2,000 for 20 hours

Governance Advisory Service

Starting from £250 per year

Visioning work £1,000 - £3,000 Project Management £6,000 - £7,000

Academy Conversion

For general enquiries please contact: info@learningtrust.net or 01296 383342 For more information please visit: learningtrust.net

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Company Registration Number: 8353197

Trust Registration Number: 1151135

Registered Address: King George V House, King George V Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AW

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