Leading Assessment for Learning
Delivered by Karen Ardley Associates, this three-hour interactive course will deepen your understanding of Assessment for Learning, supporting you to devise a strategy for development. It will take place over two sessions of 1h30 and 2h respectively, plus 7-10 hours of additional online self-study. Session 1: 23 February, 8.00-9.30 GMT; Session 2: 30 March, 8.00-10.00 BST (UK time).
Description
There is a wealth of evidence to say the Assessment for Learning can have a significant impact on learning. How do you know as a leader, that your students are reaping these benefits?
Recognising that Assessment for Learning is complex, this course supports leaders to frame a strategy for development which deepens teacher’s understanding of Assessment for Learning underpinned by an evaluative leadership approach to know the impact on teaching, learners and learning.
You will have the opportunity to create a compelling, evidence-based narrative of the intent, implementation and impact of Assessment for Learning in your school.
There are 4 sections in this course:
- Your approach to leading Assessment for Learning
- Intent and impact – linking vision to the difference to learners
- Intent and implementation – putting the vision into practice
- Impact, implementation and intent – connecting the evidence of success of the vision and next steps
Additional information:
This interactive online course is delivered by Karen Ardley Associates and has now been confirmed. Participant numbers are limited and early booking is recommended.
This course will run for three and a half hours over two sessions, plus additional online self-study:
Session 1: 23 February, 8.00-9.30 GMT
Session 2: 30 March, 8.00-10.00 BST (UK time)
Recordings and slides will be made available to registered delegates; certificates will be issued to delegates who attended both live, facilitated sessions.
Booking process:
Delegate fees:
£125 per COBIS Member delegate
£135 per Non-Member delegate
Please note, bookings from within the UK will be liable for VAT. If you wish to book from within the UK, please email events@cobis.org.uk.
Format:
Blended approach of facilitated online discussion and online self-study.
- 1.5 hours pre-programme in facilitated group session
- Self-study online module which include film, audio and presentations (3 – 4 hours)
- Directed in-school reflections and activities to support discussions and gathering of evidence (4 – 6 hours)
- Facilitated group session to review progress and prepare for the next steps (2 hours)
Target audience:
Suitable for middle and senior leaders who are responsible for Assessment for Learning.
Presenter
Jayne Bennion
An educator with experience and expertise as a teacher, school leader and senior adviser with schools in the UK and internationally. Jayne has designed and facilitated a range of exceptional professional learning both online and in person, she has a proven track record in making a positive and sustainable difference.
Roles that Jayne has successfully undertaken include:
- Director of Quality Assurance with Nord Anglia Education: leading the development of a new model for QA across the organisation’s 60+ schools, co-authoring and facilitating the highly regarded middle and senior leadership programmes via Nord Anglia University.
- Founding Head of the Learning and Assessment Service in Birmingham UK, providing a range of professional learning for teachers and school leaders in the West Midlands.
- A highly regarded Senior Adviser in Birmingham LA with responsibilities including curriculum and assessment development, school improvement and Leadership programmes and networks.
- Curriculum adviser with QCDA leading the development of the professional learning materials for the proposed primary national curriculum (Rose Curriculum)