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Deputy and Assistant Headteacher Development Programme

Audience: Primary
Single session
  • Foundation
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2

Brief overview

Session 5: Student Achievement and Inclusion

Enhance your understanding of student achievement and inclusion in this comprehensive session. Learn effective strategies to close achievement gaps and create an inclusive school environment. Engage in collaborative sessions to develop inclusive practices, and visit a school recognised for its inclusive education. This session will help you ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

This development programme equips primary school leaders with essential skills across six sessions. By attending all six sessions of the Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher Development Programme, delegates will:

  • Develop Strategic Leadership Skills: Gain a comprehensive understanding of strategic leadership principles tailored to primary schools. Learn to create, communicate, and implement a clear vision that aligns with the school's educational mission.
  • Enhance Curriculum Design and Implementation: Acquire the ability to refine and adapt the curriculum based on the latest DfE guidelines and assessment reviews. Utilize assessment data effectively to inform and improve curriculum practices.
  • Support Staff Development and Wellbeing: Understand the importance of staff wellbeing and professional growth. Implement strategies to foster a positive school culture and support staff mental health.
  • Promote Student Achievement and Inclusion: Learn effective strategies to close achievement gaps and enhance student performance. Develop skills to create an inclusive school environment that supports all learners.
  • Build Community Engagement and Partnerships: Understand the role of community engagement in providing greater access to opportunities for pupils. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with parents and the community to enhance pupil experiences.

To book a place on the other sessions within this programme, please use the links below:

Session 1: Leadership and Vision on 2 October 2025

Session 2: Curriculum and Instruction on 20 November 2025

Session 3: Staff Development and Wellbeing on 22 January 2026

Session 4: Assessment and Data Analysis for Empowering Middle and Subject Leaders on 12 March 2026

Session 6: Community Engagement and Pupil Opportunities on 2 July 2026

 

Learning outcomes

Session 5: Student Achievement and Inclusion

  • Learn strategies to improve student achievement and close achievement gaps.
  • Understand the principles of inclusive education.
  • Develop skills to create an inclusive school environment.
  • Networking opportunity and school tour with link to inclusive practices and student achievement.

Prices

Dates

  • Session - 30/04/2026 13:30  -  16:00

Event type

Face 2 Face

Address

Greenfields Community Primary School
Oxford Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 8DF

Delivered by

  • Mr George Hawkins