Current Rady Projects
In an individual school
Monkseaton High School in Whitley Bay got in touch following a recommendation from Children North East (who carried out a Poverty Proofing© audit at the school). The school (14 – 19) have a high level of students in receipt of Pupil Premium funding and already do loads to support those who need it most. They have embraced every aspect of the RADY pledge and are determined to deliver an equitable approach for those who need it most. They are supported by virtual RADY coaching.
Across a Multi-Academy Trust
Towards the end of last academic year, Trevor was delighted to start working with all schools in the Dudley Academies Trust. The first task was to work with Trust leaders on implementing the catalyst (click here for more info on the catalyst). This RADY work is part of a pilot funded by the Dudley Virtual School and Trevor will continue working with Trust and school leaders over the next academic year.
Across a Local Authority
Over the next three years, all schools in Ceredigion will become RADY schools. RADY is being rolled out across this local authority using Recorded RADYTM and tutorials with RADY coaches Louise & Simon. In addition, all schools have access to Thinking Differently for Disadvantaged Learners. As part of this local authority approach, key school improvement staff are also receiving RADY training to ensure the approach is sustainable.
Across a Region
This work began with a pilot RADY project funded by EAS in south-east Wales (encompassing 7 local authorities). Since then it has grown exponentially with clusters of schools being supported by Challenging Education to launch RADY and moving into year 4 a further cohort of schools will be introduced to RADY via Recorded RADYTM. The cohort will be led by the EAS RADY leader and supported by the Challenging Education team as they move into a self-sustainable approach. Those already on board will continue to work with their RADY coach.
Ongoing work – RADY Networks
Prior to the global pandemic, any school involved in implementing RADY was invited to three free RADY network meetings per year. During the pandemic, these moved online and became #RadioRADY events with great success. These events still run termly, share best practice (what works and what didn’t) and because they are held virtually, Challenging Education are able to extend the invite to any school colleague who is interested in making life-changing differences for their disadvantaged learners. #RadioRADY events are an opportunity to hear from leaders in the field and from teachers in real classrooms about what is helping disadvantaged youngsters attain more successfully. They are frequently described as the best CPD delegates attend and learning is applied back in schools that makes significant differences to those who need it most.
**Watch this space for our next in-person RADY network – December 2022 **
