Looking for inspirational and impactful online training? Scroll down to find out more about "Thinking Differently for Disadvantaged Learners"
Book your FREE Thinking Differently for Disadvantaged Learners 'find out more' session
**DATES FOR 24-25** If you want to know more about this award-winning resource, how schools use it or simply how to register and log in.... book your session to 'find out more' 14th Nov 12.30pm; 15th Jan 8.30am; 19th March 4pm; 1st May 9.30 am; 12th June 12.30pm
What is RADY
RADY encourages schools to think differently about how they Raise the Attainment of Disadvantaged Youngsters.
Current RADY Projects
View the different ways RADY is being implemented across the country.
RADY Support
Find out how Challenging Education can support you with this crucial work.
Welcome to Challenging Education
We provide education consultancy, training and monitoring to maintained and academy schools across all phases.
We are a team with extensive and varied experience including headship, Ofsted inspection and quality assurance and we are passionate about learning and leadership. We believe that exceptional learning occurs where high expectations are embedded by aspirational and effective leaders. In challenging school leaders to be outward looking and to accept no excuses, we aim to help them to improve the life chances of young people regardless of their background.
If you take up the challenge you will find us;
- Rigorous and relentless in our drive to help you improve
- Experienced and knowledgeable
- Professional and empathetic
- Fast and flexible in responding to your needs
What we do
Direct with Schools and Academies
We work collaboratively with leaders to evaluate and improve the quality of education. Every commission is designed to fit your individual needs.
With Local Authorities and Multi-Academy Trusts
We provide flexible and cost-effective quality assurance and school improvement services.
Thinking Differently for Disadvantaged Learners - our PLP
A fantastic and affordable way to engage with the Challenging Education Team. Our professional learning programme "Thinking Differently for Disadvantaged Learners" offers schools an online training resource that drives improvements in the teaching and support for disadvantaged learners. In a series of six modules staff can learn how best to challenge and support disadvantaged leaners and help them to succeed using a blend of research, case studies and practical strategies.
See what's included
Click below to see what you get in the programme
Meet the Team
Louise Blackburn (Mallett)
As a qualified and experienced teacher and senior leader Louise has a proven track record of improving outcomes for young people.
Simon Blackburn
Simon was the headteacher of a mid-sized comprehensive school serving the poorest wards of a town in the West Midlands for 5 years.
Trevor Sutcliffe
Trevor has been a key member of school improvement teams in two large Local Authorities, covering the entire age range from 4 to 18.
Our Associates
We work with talented individuals and companies to ensure that Challenging Education brings you the very best consultancy and support.
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