A NEW APPROACH

Dr Phil Cross, EdD, MA, NPQH, B.Sc (Hons), PGCE

Critical Insights from Unique Perspectives

We bring together a unique and dynamic combination of research knowledge, extensive leadership experience, and expertise in statistical data analysis to support rapid and sustained improvement in schools. Our approach to the management of change centres on three fundamental questions: How good is our school? What must we do to make it better? and How can we support leaders in the actions they take? All of our work is conducted to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Why is this work important?

The purpose of our work is to encourage leaders and other colleagues to be on the 'front foot' and to enable them to take greater control of their professional situation within what has become an increasingly confusing and contradictory accountability system.

In providing high quality support, we always work alongside people. Getting to know the context in which individual schools operate is key to shaping our tailored advice and professional guidance on how to improve outcomes for children and young people.

A One-Stop Shop Guide to School Transformation

At the heart of our support for schools lies our comprehensive book 'Leading Dynamic School Transformation. This invaluable resource documents a unique approach to leading and managing schools based on over 45 years school leadership experience and academic research.

Supporting School Transformation

We provide comprehensive support for school leaders and education professionals through information provided on this website, a comprehensive published book entitled 'Leading Dynamic School Transformation', and practical help and guidance delivered in schools.

SUPPORTING SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION

A One-Stop Shop Guide

At the heart of our support for schools lies our comprehensive book 'Leading Dynamic School Transformation. This one-stop resource documents a unique approach to leading and managing schools based on over 45 years school leadership experience and academic research.

THE TRANSFORMATION FRAMEWORK

Coherent & Dynamic

The school evaluation services that we offer are very different from either OFSTED inspection or school self-evaluation in three crucial respects. Firstly, the work undertaken is very much done with the full and active participation of the school’s leaders. Secondly, it includes a strong and vital element of independent external validation of judgements. Thirdly, we focus on providing a detailed analysis of the school context, alongside which subsequent professional judgements are set, by employing a robust research methodology that involves gathering, statistically analysing and interpreting data and other evidence followed by an accurate evaluation and critical reflection of the existing situation. We employ five data-driven and research-based evaluation techniques:

EVALUATING YOUR SCHOOL CONTEXT

The School Through the Eyes of its Stakeholders

We conduct a comprehensive analysis of pupils’ and other stakeholders' perceptions of the school using a peer-reviewed questionnaire, triangulated with focus group interviews. Where possible we survey the opinions of ALL pupils, staff and parents. The responses are rigorously analysed to statistically identify school strengths and areas for improvement. Clients receive a detailed report of the findings and conclusions, together with recommendations on how the findings can support sustained and continuous improvement.

ANALYSING DATA

It Starts with a Question

Advice on analysing data follows the guidance provided in Chapters 7 to 12 of the Handbook. The aim is to up-skill school leaders in the use of statistics through the use of real data and worked example's using R-coding. The development of leaders understand and use of the main techniques used to analyse data are best presented a series of six modules as set out below.

Our support is based on sound up-to-date research evidence and a practical knowledge of 'what works' in school Improvement. Our approach is always underpinned by a deep commitment to social justice, academic rigour and creative problem-solving.

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