Welcome to L.E.A.D. Professional Development
In a world where education is constantly evolving, the requirement for research-informed, actively inclusive high-quality professional development at every stage of career is paramount. L.E.A.D. Professional Development is proud to offer this this through being an ambitious, values driven, partnership-centred organisation.
Comprising of a DfE accredited English Hub, DfE Teaching School Hub and a wider offer of CPD services, L.E.A.D. Professional Development provides a universal offer which responds to both national priorities and the local context.
We are committed to working equitably with professional partners across all types of settings to inspire, train, develop, and retain a workforce that enhances the life chances, aspirations, and outcomes of all individuals.
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Our Services
L.E.A.D. Professional Development is committed to high quality professional services across all career stages. As part of this, the Teaching School Hub's core programmes, alongside services offered by the Curriculum Hubs and a wider CPD offer can be found below. The aim is to bring all services together to provide greater coherence and simplicity for schools:
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Please select the service which you would like to know more about:
- ITT
Initial Teacher Training
Initial Teacher Training is the foundation of the journey into teaching. Please select this to find out more about the various providers in Lincolnshire.
- ECF & AB
Early Career Framework & Appropriate Body Services
The Early Career Framework and Appropriate Body Services are necessary in the first two years of the teaching journey. We are delighted to offer a range of services and support in this area. Please select the following option to find out more.
- NPQ
Leadership
Leadership is an essential component in any successful setting. Developing leaders and teachers for the next steps in their career is an aspect which the Hub can provide. Please select this tab for more information.
Working in Partnership
The Hub is committed to ensuring that the professional development offer has a positive impact and is of the highest quality. Over time, the Hub and its partners will be collating information to demonstrate the positive impact. Please enjoy viewing the engagement so far...
- 365
Schools across Lincolnshire
- 620
Early Career Teachers
- 310
NPQ participants
- 26
Curriculum Hubs and Partners
Case Studies
Active Spelling Case Study - St Peter at Gowts
In this case study, Emma Bradley (Deputy Headteacher) and Julia Thorne (Senior Leader) discuss the intent, implementation and impact of Active Spelling.
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Lincolnshire’s Festival of Friends
Please find the link to the Festival of Friends Project Case Study Booklet. Coningsby was the lead school for a group of schools in this project, all working to enhance provision for service children.
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THE ACTIVE APPROACHES AT MANOR LEAS JUNIOR ACADEMY
This case study explores how Manor Leas Junior Academy in Lincoln has implemented all three Active approaches including Active Spelling, Active English and Active Number. English Leader, Amelia Hallam, explains the impact the approaches have had at the academy.
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NPQBC - Behaviour and Culture
Have you achieved what you were aiming to achieve in terms of your own professional development as a specialist? Have you gained any skills or knowledge that you did not anticipate? What has been achieved in school/within the member of staff as a result of the specialist NPQ programme:
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Active English Case Study
Welton St Mary's Cof E Primary Academy have shared their case study around the implementation and impact of the Active English Programme. Please read the case study below to find out more.
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