Harrow School Improvement Partnership

The Harrow School Improvement Partnership (HSIP) bespoke CPD Project was developed to drive improvements in subject specific teaching. The focus was teacher pedagogy, to support the development of more confident and upskilled KS2 teachers, who in turn could ensure higher levels of attainment and more rapid and sustained pupil progress. Through a more accessible, immediate and bespoke KS2 CPD programme, an innovative new teacher core subject needs analysis aimed to inspire, motivate and challenge was developed. The new integrated CPD programme and cross phase networks supported improved subject knowledge, enhanced pedagogical skills, high quality bespoke courses and resources.

The online Learning Platform is available to any school, LA or organisation who registers.

The project evaluation found that the original focus of teaching to Levels 5 and 6 had an impact on raising awareness of raising attainment for all pupils. Teachers responded to being exposed to ongoing pedagogical discussion with a wide range of good practice, understanding blend and mix to suit all pupil needs.

I have a much clearer idea of what is needed to push children at level 6.I learnt the expectations for level 6 in reading and writing and came away with the knowledge of how to teach to that level. I have been taught things that I can share with staff at school to help raise achievement.

Subject specific needs analysis

Farzana Aldridge: [email protected]