Outside Inset.
/Outside Inset is an innovative approach to teacher professional development for academy staff, developed by Amanda Vickers and Jane Fisher, two Consult Yorkshire members. Jane and Amanda both have their own consultancies but have come together to create this initiative.
Outside Inset is THE alternative approach to teacher CPD: here is what we say about it on the JFA Associates website:
https://www.jfamanagementconsultancy.co.uk/outside-inset/
Break from past approaches to release the hidden talents within your team with the help of our experts from the world of business.
Our change-makers share their strategies, skills and mindsets to meet the needs of school leaders who want to create a dynamic organisation, whose staff flourish whatever the situation.
Our facilitators and trainers are not teachers or educationalists. They bring an external perspective into your academic environment, using powerful, tried and tested strategies to benefit all.
Programmes are tailored to your needs, as every organisation is different. Every session we deliver is distinct – designed to meet the most challenging budget. They’re not off-the-shelf solutions or your traditional National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) programmes. They’re unique. A blend of innovative, inspirational and interactive programmes shaped by our professional business network offering learning from other contexts.
From bite-size, quick win sessions to whole Inset days, our programmes can be delivered on-site or remotely.
Outside Inset has been well-researched with staff, headteachers, and Multi-Academy Trust colleagues, and a pilot to deliver a demonstration Wellbeing session proved highly successful:
Relaxing session. Very much needed after a tricky day! Good that interactive activities were included. Thank you. Angela Wilde, Class teacher
Good to try out techniques, reflect on day and think about tomorrow. EYFS teacher.
It was a useful session that gave real life strategies that were easy to implement. It was good to work through the strategies during the session. Delivered by trainers who understood the school context. Angela Fahy Deputy Headteacher
I like that it was interactive and you talked us through these techniques. They were easy to use in any situation and easy to share with others – ie. children in class. Class teacher.
Most teacher development activities are presently delivered by educationalists including former teachers, but our research with academy staff showed that they would welcome sessions delivered by alternative providers with a broader experience of Leadership, Change Management, Wellbeing and Teamworking; experts who can offer cross-sector thinking and insights.
Consult Yorkshire members are invited to contribute to our professional development programme to share their expertise in our four themes above.
If you would like to explore the potential for this, please do contact Amanda or Jane.
