Training for Stebon Staff

INSET days

All staff take part in our 5 annual INSET days. These are big picture days where we move forward together on priorities that are key to the development of our school. We have one at the start of each of our 2 annual SDP priorities and 1 to review and plan future school development. During the other 2 days we often work with the local schools that we are in partnership with.

Staff Training Twilight Sessions

Each week we meet for training focused on our current SDP priority. This training is delivered both by school staff and experts from elsewhere. All teaching staff attend these sessions. Support staff are welcome to come along too.

TA Training

Teaching assistants are welcome to attend the weekly twilight sessions but we also run bespoke training once a half term for support staff. These training sessions link to the current priority on the SDP.

Leadership Development

Each year we run a programme of bespoke training with a leadership consultant for a wide range of leaders in the school. This includes team building, coaching and dealing with conflict. As a result leadership is effectively distributed throughout the school, staff feel valued and involved in shaping our future and leaders are more self aware and emotionally intelligent.

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Line Management

Every member of staff has a line manager who meets with them at least once a fortnight. The role of the line manager is to support the professional development of the people they line manage, often using a coaching method to work through issues together.

Opportunities for Trainees and Newly Qualified Teachers

We really enjoy being involved in training new teachers or supporting the development of less experienced teachers. We work closely with a number of universities in this role.