ECM Training Brochure - 2025-26 by ECM Education Ltd.

Cathie Paine | CEO at REAch2 Academy Trust

ABOUT US

ECM are working in partnership with a wide range of excellent associates who are also able to offer high-quality knowledge, skills and expertise to meet the specific needs of all members of school communities. Our courses allow attendees to get a job done, reducing their list of tasks and securing impact and outcomes through our ‘Get a Job Done’ approach In addition, our unique resources and materials support leaders to work more efficiently and effectively – all of these can be customised so that leaders are able to tailor them easily to the requirements of their setting

We are pleased to share our new plans for this new academic year. Our offer of support is based, as always, on the feedback gathered from our colleagues throughout the year, and we have amended our provision to reflect this It is also directly tailored to the NEW Inspection Framework – we ’ ve done all the background work, so you don’t have to.

We remain committed to providing the highest-quality, up-to-date CPD and bespoke solutions that schools deserve. We have new courses and new training materials that continue to reflect the continuously changing and developing educational landscape, supporting leaders to drive improvement in their schools, as well as being prepared for an inspection.

WHY CHOOSE ECM?

ECM Education Ltd are a well-respected and reputable educational training and consultancy company, established in September 2010

We currently work alongside and support a large number of schools across the UK. We take pride in being both proactive and responsive, ensuring our support evolves in line with the changing needs of schools and leaders We work in partnership with a wide range of outstanding associates who are able to offer high-quality skills and expertise to meet the specific needs of all leaders

Our solution-focused, needs-driven approach ensures that schools are continuously improving, with their staff having the knowledge and skills to do their jobs to a highly effective level This, in turn, supports pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes

Staff

STAFF MEETINGS AND INSETS

All courses within this brochure can be customised as bespoke INSET days and staff meetings.

If you're a Multi Academy Trust, we can create a bespoke pricing solution tailored to your needs. Scan here to get in touch.

INSET Day (6-hours)

1 School with up to 15 delegates

3+ Schools with up to 15 delegates each

5+ Schools with up to 15 delegates each

Additional Cost if more than 15 delegates.

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1-hour staff meeting available on the NEW Inspection Framework Click Here for More Info

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per delegate £20.00 per delegate Staff Meeting & Governor (2-hours)

1 School with up to 15 delegates

3+ Schools with up to 15 delegates each

5+ Schools with up to 15 delegates each

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Additional Cost if more than 15 delegates £20 00 per delegate £20 00 per delegate

3+ Schools with up to 15 delegates each

5+ Schools with up to 15 delegates each

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Additional Cost if more than 15 delegates £20 00 per delegate £20 00 per delegate

By joining forces with other schools, we amplify our pricing value, foster collaboration with like-minded professionals, and enhance expertise-sharing for collective growth. Staff Meeting & Governor (1-hour)

SUMMARY OF TRAINING

We've created a summary list of all the training courses featured in this brochure. Simply click on any course below to jump directly to its section within the document

Leadership and Governance Briefings

Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Senior Leader Briefings

English Subject Leader Update Briefings

Maths Subject Leader Update Briefings

Science Subject Leader Update Briefings

SEND Update Briefings

School Update Inspection Briefing - Achievement

School Update Inspection Briefing - Attendance

School Update Inspection Briefing - Behaviour

School Update Inspection Briefing - Curriculum & Teaching

School Update Inspection Briefing - Early Years

School Update Inspection Briefing - Inclusion

School Update Inspection Briefing - Leadership & Governance

School Update Inspection Briefing - Personal Development & Well-being

School Update Inspection Briefing - Safeguarding

New Inspection Framework CPD

Senior Leaders

Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning

Subject Leaders

Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning

EYFS Leaders

Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning

How Inspectors Will Inspect and How Schools Can Prepare

From Inspection call to Inspection Report - How to Manage Inspection - Inspection Call, Report Card, During Inspection and Following Inspection

Leading Your School Through a Successful Inspection 2025/2026 - Giving Account of Impact - Step by Step

Self-Evaluation - Conducting your Report Card Self-Evaluation

- Evidencing IMPACT Across all Inspection Areas

Strategic Impact (Development) Planning – Informed by Your Self Evaluation Report Card

Subject Leader Report Card Self-Evaluation (Subject Specific) and Strategic Planning – Subject Specific

Inclusion Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning

Early Years Report Card Self-Evaluation

SUMMARY OF TRAINING

We've created a summary list of all the training courses featured in this brochure. Simply click on any course below to jump directly to its section within the document

Leadership and Governance

EYFS Leaders

Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning

The Leadership of Teaching

Monitoring & Evaluation

Early Years Report Card Strategic Planning

Securing High-Quality Teaching - Monitoring and Evaluation for Senior Leaders in the NEW Inspection Framework 2025-26

Monitoring and Evaluation for Subject Leaders

Subject Leadership for ECTs - How to be a Great Subject Leader

Monitoring and Evaluation of SEND Pupils - for Senior Leaders/ Subject Leaders/ SENDCo

Coaching, Mentoring and Modelling Approaches to Secure Impact Following Monitoring

Sequence of 5 training sessions for Subject Leaders:

Session 1: Ensuring strong subject knowledge for leaders –underpinned by the latest research reviews

Session 2: Ensure your Subject Curriculum is High-Quality and will stand up to Inspection Scrutiny

Session 3: Monitoring for IMPACT – from CURRICULUM to TEACHING and IMPACT

Session 4: Giving strong account for your subject

Session 5: Subject Leader Report Card Self-Evaluation (Subject Specific) and Strategic Planning – Subject Specific

Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusion

The Leadership of Teaching

Developing Leaders

Inclusion

Strong Foundations

A Sequence of Training for Subject Leaders

Adaptive Teaching

Developing Instructional Coaching, Mentoring and Modelling

Exclusion – Policy, Process and Practice

Session 1: Ensuring Strong Subject Knowledge for Leaders –Underpinned by the Latest Research Reviews (12 x subjectspecific courses on demand or online live available for Maths, Science and English only)

Session 2: Ensure your Subject Curriculum is High-Quality and will stand up to Inspection Scrutiny

Adaptive and Responsive Teaching - Making Informed Choices

Curriculum Ensuring Progression in Vocabulary and Concepts in Foundation Subjects

Communication & Language – Oracy

SUMMARY OF

TRAINING

We've created a summary list of all the training courses featured in this brochure. Simply click on any course below to jump directly to its section within the document

Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusion

Curriculum Science – The Forgotten Core Subject – Raising the Profile and Improving Outcomes

Sustainability Leadership and Climate Action Plans in Education

Teaching

AchievementPupil Outcomes and Progress

Across the Curriculum

Teaching Assistants

Teaching to Improve Memory, Building Knowledge and Using Cognitive Load Theory

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 1: IntroductionSetting the Scene - Research

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 2: Sequencing, Concepts and Modelling

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 3: Questioning

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 4: Reviewing and Retrieval (AfL)

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 5: Stages of Practice –Leading to a Consistent Whole School Approach

Securing Great Learning – A Research-Led Approach to Defining Your Agreed Whole-School Approaches to Developing Teaching & Learning

Using and Developing Knowledge Organisers to Support Effective Learning

Securing Pupils’ Long-Term Memory - Stickability and Powerful Pedagogy

Memory, Sticky Learning, Cognitive Load, and Dual CodingWhat Curriculum Leaders and Senior Leaders Need to Know Practical Solutions for Subject Leaders and Class Teachers

Teaching Assistants – Working Memory and How Best to Support Pupils with Learning

Developing The Role of Teaching Assistants – An Ongoing Programme of Professional Development

Assessment

Assessment for Learning

Behaviour and Attitudes Behaviour

Inclusive Behaviour

Attendance Attendance

NEW IDSR and ASP Analysis (on your validated 2024 documents)

Assessment in Foundation Subjects

Securing Strong Progress for Pupils: Using Assessment Effectively in and Beyond Lessons

Teaching Behaviour for Learning – Establishing the Climate for Success

Inclusive Behaviour, Culture, Policy & Practice

Increasing Attendance and Reducing Persistent AbsenteeismPractical Best Practice Case Studies

SUMMARY OF TRAINING

We've created a summary list of all the training courses featured in this brochure. Simply click on any course below to jump directly to its section within the document

Inclusion SEND

Safeguarding

Early Years

English as an Additional Language

Disadvantaged Pupils

New to SENDCO Sequence of 4 x 1 5 hour sessions

SEND for Leaders - Leading SEND with Impact: Strategic Systems, Evidence and Outcomes

SEND for TAs/ For Teachers - Meeting the Needs of all Pupils in all Lessons (2-hours)

EAL Pupils – How to Support and Ensure Achievement

Disadvantaged Pupils: Securing Strong Outcomes and Tackling Educational Disadvantage

Cultural Capital Developing Cultural Capital through the Primary Curriculum

Exclusions

E-Safety

Early Years SelfEvaluation and Strategic Planning

Early YearsStrategy

EY Programme

Early YearsProgression & Inclusion

Early YearsTeaching & Inclusion

Secondary & Sixth Form

Exclusion – Policy, Process and Practice

Online and E-Safety for Schools

Early Years Report Card Self-Evaluation

Early Years Report Card Strategic Planning

Early Years: From Bold Beginnings to Strong FoundationsLearning from the Best

Supporting Pupils with Additional Needs in the EYFS

Communication and Language in the Early Years

Outdoor Provision - High-Quality Teaching and Learning in the Early Years

Strong Foundations in the First Years of School

Early Years CPD Programme - 18 x 1-hour Sessions Across the Year

Preparing EYFS Children for Their Next Stage in Year 1Ensuring Progression & Inclusion in Curriculum Planning

High-Quality Teaching and Consolidating Fundamental Knowledge and Skills in EYFS – Supporting Pupils to Know, Remember, and Apply More to EY End Points

Sixth Form Self-Evaluation & Strategic Plan - Sixth Form

Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning

Secondary Self-Evaluation & Strategic Plan - Secondary Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Briefings · New Inspection Framework CPD · Senior Leaders

Subject Leaders · EYFS Leaders · The Leadership of Teaching Inclusion

CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

Strong Foundations · Adaptive Teaching · Curriculum

Teaching · Teaching Assistants

ACHIEVEMENT - PUPIL OUTCOMES & PROGRESS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

Assessment · Assessment for Learning

BEHAVIOUR

Behaviour · Inclusive Behaviour

ATTENDANCE

INCLUSION

SEND · English as an Additional Language (EAL) Disadvantaged Pupils · Cultural Capital · Exclusions

SAFEGUARDING

EARLY YEARS

Early Years Programme · EY Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning

Early Years Strategy · Early Years Progression & Inclusion

Early Years Teaching & Inclusion

SECONDARY & SIXTH FORM

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Briefings

New Inspection Framework CPD

Senior Leaders

Subject Leaders

EYFS Leaders

The Leadership of Teaching

Inclusion

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

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Briefings Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Senior Leader Briefings

A termly briefing for primary schools led by ECM Director, John Evans These termly briefings provide you with insight into new and upcoming issues on the education horizon

In the 2025-26 year, the NEW Ofsted Framework will form the basis of the first part of the briefing each term

English Subject Leader Update Briefings

This is an opportunity for subject leaders to be updated on key messages and current documentation related to the national picture This is then followed by a subject knowledgefocused input based on current national or local themes, which can then be taken back to school

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Briefings

Maths Subject Leader Update Briefings

Science Subject Leader Update Briefings

SEND Update Briefings This is an opportunity for senior leaders to be updated on key messages and current findings related to the national picture for SEND It will provide an opportunity to gather updates to statutory guidance and requirements for schools, as well as policy and practice relating to SEND

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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Briefings

School Update Inspection

Briefing - Achievement

Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Achievement’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT

School Update Inspection

Briefing - Attendance

School Update Inspection

Briefing - Behaviour

Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Attendance’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT

Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Behaviour’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT

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School Update Inspection

Briefing - Curriculum & Teaching

Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Curriculum & Teaching’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT.

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Briefings

School Update Inspection

Briefing - Early Years

Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Early Years’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT

School Update Inspection

Briefing - Inclusion

Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Inclusion’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT

School Update Inspection

Briefing - Leadership & Governance

Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Leadership & Governance’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Briefings

School Update Inspection

Briefing - Personal Development & Well-being

Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Personal Development & Well-being’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT

School Update Inspection

Briefing - Safeguarding

Be ahead of the curve and feel fully prepared for the new proposed Ofsted framework! This one-hour briefing will ensure you understand the expectations around the ‘Safeguarding’ section of the NEW INSPECTION TOOLKIT

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

New Inspection Framework CPD

How Inspectors Will Inspect and How Schools Can Prepare

Be fully prepared for the proposed new Ofsted Framework This 3-hour course ensures you understand the changes to inspection methodology and the use of toolkits, so you know what inspectors will be looking for It will be kept up to date as new information is released to help leaders prepare for an inspection from Autumn 2025

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From Inspection call to Inspection Report - How to Manage Inspection Inspection Call, Report Card, During Inspection and Following Inspection

Leading Your School Through a Successful Inspection 2025/2026 Giving Account of ImpactStep by Step

This course has been fully updated for the 2025 Inspection Framework. As such, it provides the latest insights into the new inspection process, the use of Toolkits and the Report Card The latest inspection focus on attendance, disadvantaged pupils, SEND and outcomes will all be covered through the course

A 3-hour session for senior and middle leaders to develop their approach in advance of an inspection, during the inspection and post inspection Leaders will be well informed about the inspection framework and have developed a clear action plan to implement ahead of their next inspection and throughout it

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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Senior Leaders

Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve SelfEvaluation & Strategic Planning

Self-Evaluation - Conducting your Report Card SelfEvaluation - Evidencing IMPACT Across all Inspection Areas

Strategic Impact (Development) Planning –Informed by Your Self Evaluation Report Card

Would you like to secure the first draft of your succinct self-evaluation REPORT CARD using the draft inspection toolkits? This training will support leaders to write their selfevaluation in a day, underpinned by the new inspection framework

Have the first draft of the key aspects of your School Impact/ Development Plan (SIP/SDP) linked to the NEW Inspection Framework, specifically the Inspection Toolkits and Report Cards

Subject Leaders

Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve SelfEvaluation & Strategic Planning

Subject Leader Report Card Self-Evaluation (Subject Specific) and Strategic Planning – Subject Specific

Inclusion Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning

This course has been rewritten taking into account the NEW Education Inspection Framework 2025-26 The Focus of this subject leader course is on providing focussed time for leaders to conduct rigorous selfevaluation linked to the Subject Research Reviews & EIF toolkit descriptors

This course is aimed at senior leaders and those who may be responsible for reviewing the Inclusion toolkit in relation to the new inspection framework

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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

EYFS Leaders

Strategic Leadership & Capacity to Improve SelfEvaluation & Strategic Planning

Early Years Report Card Self-Evaluation

The Leadership of Teaching

Monitoring & Evaluation

Early Years Report Card Strategic Planning

This course will ensure you complete your Early Years evaluation by the end of the session You will receive support from ECM advisers to assess your Early Years provision and outcomes and to use a ‘best fit’ approach to determine your current status and plan your next steps

This course will support critical thinking and reflection and enable delegates to communicate their school's strengths and prioritise next steps

Securing High-Quality Teaching - Monitoring and Evaluation for Senior Leaders in the NEW Inspection Framework 202526

Monitoring and Evaluation for Subject Leaders

Understand new inspection methodology, the role of monitoring and evaluation in the new Framework and, plan your school's preparation for the changes.

This course will focus upon the toolkits for curriculum and teaching in the new Ofsted framework and ensure subject leaders understand their role in this context

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

The Leadership of Teaching

Monitoring & Evaluation

Subject Leadership for ECTs

- How to be a Great Subject Leader

Monitoring and Evaluation of SEND Pupils - for Senior Leaders/ Subject Leaders/ SENDCo

This course has been specifically designed for primary colleagues who are new to the role of subject leadership The course covers the key elements of effective subject leadership for English, maths, and foundation subject leaders It provides a wide-ranging introduction for recently qualified teachers (RQTs) and other colleagues who are taking on subject leadership for the first time, ensuring they are well-prepared to impact pupil outcomes

Coaching, Mentoring and Modelling Approaches to Secure Impact Following Monitoring

During this 3-hour course, we will share, explore and consider different ways of monitoring and evaluating the curriculum provision for pupils with SEND

This course has been designed for newly appointed senior and middle leaders who undertake monitoring activities and now want to ensure that the feedback they provide to colleagues is highly effective, especially when having to give ‘difficult’ messages

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

The Leadership of Teaching

Monitoring & Evaluation

Sequence of 5 training sessions for Subject Leaders:

Session 1: Ensuring strong subject knowledge for leaders – underpinned by the latest research reviews (12 x subject-specific courses on demand or online live available for Maths, Science and English only)

Session 2: Ensure your Subject Curriculum is HighQuality and will stand up to Inspection Scrutiny

Session 3: Monitoring for IMPACT – from CURRICULUM to TEACHING and IMPACT

Session 4: Giving strong account for your subject (12 x subject-specific courses on demand or an online live nonsubject-specific)

Session 5: Subject Leader Report Card Self-Evaluation (Subject Specific) and Strategic Planning – Subject Specific

This CPD package is available for MultiAcademy Trusts (MATs) or school clusters

If you're interested in offering this programme to your group of schools, we’d be delighted to support you Please get in touch to discuss how we can deliver this programme for your MAT or cluster and pricing

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

This series of three Time2 Train sessions for school leaders and middle leaders focuses on defining instructional coaching; exploring the research; establishing a coaching culture; training coaches; implementing coaching; and evaluating impact over time

Inclusion Exclusion – Policy, Process and Practice

A two-hour course to equip primary headteachers and senior leaders with a secure knowledge of current legislation in relation to school suspensions and permanent exclusions. The course will support leaders to confidently prepare for a permanent exclusion in line with statutory guidance

The benefits of ECM Training for me are that the training is current and credible and the format 'Get a job done' offers plenty of opportunity within a training session to process information and populate relevant documents. The training offers a suitable balance of theory with practical. I have engaged with plenty of the training myself and this has been invaluable as a new head. Because my experience of the training is so positive, I am always assured that when my leaders and teachers attend they will benefit and the new learning will enhance their roles. Time is precious in schools and it is so reassuring to know that ECM training is a good investment of financial resources.

A great refresher for tweaks we can make to our systems, with user-friendly suggestions that will be valuable going forward. Great CPD for me as curriculum leader, with some work we can implement at the end of this academic year to support us moving forward. Informal and friendly, yet very informative. Very useful to move your curriculum and assessment forward with easy implementations and quick wins.

CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

Strong Foundations

Adaptive Teaching

Curriculum

Teaching

Teaching Assistants

CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

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Strong Foundations

A Sequence of Training for Subject Leaders

Session 1

Ensuring Strong Subject Knowledge for Leaders –Underpinned by the Latest Research Reviews (12 x subject-specific courses on demand or online live available for Maths, Science and English only)

Are you a Subject Leader?

Ensure you ’ re fully prepared for inspection, meetings with Governors and reporting to SLT with our comprehensive course This course provides a thorough explanation of the subject knowledge you need to focus on in each subject, based on the Ofsted Research Reviews.

Session 2

Ensure your Subject Curriculum is High-Quality and will stand up to Inspection Scrutiny

This course is designed to support primary school leaders to ensure their curriculum represents the progressive and sequenced knowledge and skills required in each subject area, to ensure that pupils can make good or better progress

CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

Adaptive Teaching

Adaptive and Responsive Teaching - Making Informed Choices

Curriculum Ensuring Progression in Vocabulary and Concepts in Foundation Subjects

A three-hour course for teachers, subject leaders and senior leaders This course will provide the opportunity for practitioners to reflect upon adaptive teaching within their school and to further develop strategies for implementation

Vocabulary and language are essential classroom tools Given Ofsted's emphasis on revisiting and building upon ideas and concepts over time, our training course underscores the significance of a structured, progressive approach to teaching vocabulary and concepts, especially in foundation subjects.

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Communication & Language – Oracy

This course will focus on the sometimes neglected but vital area of oracy in Key Stages One and Two The course will offer delegates the opportunity to understand why this area is so important and how to implement key strategies

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CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

Curriculum Science – The Forgotten Core Subject – Raising the Profile and Improving Outcomes

This three-hour session focuses on science across the primary age range, including EYFS, and is ideal for science subject leaders and senior leaders with curriculum oversight

Since the demise of science SATs, the subject has fallen in prominence in many schools; a fact highlighted in recent Ofsted research The issues behind this will be discussed and possible solutions suggested.

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Sustainability Leadership and Climate Action Plans in Education

Teaching Teaching to Improve Memory, Building Knowledge and Using Cognitive Load Theory

This course will provide senior leaders with the opportunity to get to grips with DfE expectations, access a range of support in developing an approach to sustainability and climate change, and help leaders get started in creating their own action plans for schools.

This course is designed for subject leaders and class teachers to develop their understanding of how the best principles of cognitive science can be easily applied in the classroom and across the curriculum to maximise the impact of your teaching

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CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

Category Course

Teaching

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 1:

Introduction - Setting the Scene - Research

This series of five Time2Train sessions explores the theory of Rosenshine’s principles and also provides delegates with a range of practical ideas and resources to apply across the Primary and EYFS curriculum

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 2: Sequencing, Concepts and Modelling

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 3: Questioning

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 4: Reviewing and Retrieval (AfL)

As such, it is an ideal course for teachers and school leaders as both an introduction to Rosenshine’s principles and as a refresher and opportunity to consider how the principles can actually be used to improve outcomes for children

Rosenshine Principle in Action Session 5: Stages of Practice – Leading to a Consistent Whole School Approach

Attend all five sessions for just £340 00 + VAT here, or choose from our individual focus sessions starting at £90 00 + VAT To book a specific session and view full pricing details for focus sessions, click here.

CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

Teaching Securing Great Learning – A Research-Led Approach to Defining Your Agreed WholeSchool Approaches to Developing Teaching & Learning

Using and Developing Knowledge Organisers to Support Effective Learning

This reflection covers new learning and future challenges It includes themes such as the 3 Is and the Curriculum in Education Quality, the Reconnect initiative to improve learning standards, and emphasises teamwork in achieving ambitious pupil success

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Securing Pupils’ Long-Term Memory - Stickability and Powerful Pedagogy

Do you make use of Knowledge Organisers? Have you thought about using them but not sure where to start? This 2hour course is designed for subject leaders and class teachers to develop their practice using Knowledge Organisers to support effective learning.

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Understanding HOW our pupils learn, how their brains store information and how best we can support them to remember it long term is the key to maximising learning power, enhancing memory and making learning ‘stick’.

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CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

Teaching Memory, Sticky Learning, Cognitive Load, and Dual Coding - What Curriculum Leaders and Senior Leaders Need to Know. Practical Solutions for Subject Leaders and Class Teachers

This course is designed for senior leaders and curriculum leaders to develop their learning culture, climate, and ethos to an outstanding level

During the session, you will understand how children build and consolidate their learning and how to design your curriculum intent, implementation, and impact with memory, sticky learning, cognitive load, and dual coding in mind

Teaching Assistants Teaching Assistants –Working Memory and How Best to Support Pupils with Learning

This two-hour Time2Train session is designed for teaching assistants in primary and secondary schools The course explains the latest research into working memory and the potential impact this has on pupils' learning, particularly those who are often provided with additional support and work with a teaching assistant.

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CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

We have developed this in-depth programme to support and develop Teaching Assistants who are working in the primary and secondary sectors as a response to schools, LAs and MATs who have asked for such a programme to be available The course is researched-based and takes into account the March 2026 EEF guidance about the effective deployment of teaching assistants and the recommendations that can lead to improved outcomes.

The course is applicable to Teaching Assistants who support individual SEND pupils, run interventions or support pupils in the classroom.

The programme consists of a series of short training sessions running regularly throughout the year and aligned with the 2019 Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants

As such the training is based on four themes:

Personal and professional conduct

Knowledge and understanding

Teaching and learning

Working with others

Within each theme, sessions will focus on key aspects of that theme, providing useful ideas and best practice from other settings Session will also include tasks for delegates to undertake between sessions to develop their practice.

Delegates will also have access to a record of professional development aligned to the national standards as part of the course material. This can be used by delegates to record their achievements and skills through the year on an ongoing basis

CURRICULUM, TEACHING & INCLUSION

The sessions are research-based and will be updated with any new research or inspectionrelated news that is relevant to the role of Teaching Assistant as the course progresses.

The programme consists of eighteen sessions through the year, with six sessions a term

Each session will be half an hour in length and delegates can attend the session that runs from 9 00-9 30am or from 10 30-11 00am each day the sessions are scheduled

This should enable schools to release Teaching Assistants to attend with minimal disruption.

As a result of attending, delegates will:

Develop their understanding of their role within the context of the school

Increase their knowledge of how children learn and how to help overcome barriers to progress

Consider how to best work within the team

Further understand the importance of their own professional development

Reflect on their role in the light of the professional standards and record their impact, whilst identifying areas for further development

Be up-to-date with research and inspection practice relevant to their role

Have the opportunity to share ideas with colleagues from other settings

Be involved in a sustained programme of professional development with tasks linked to their specific role.

I have been the Headteacher of Lostock Primary School for ten years. We have always had a close relationship with ECM and have accessed their training packages throughout this time. ECM training has supported the school in writing succinct, evaluative self-evaluation summaries and in developing the school impact plans. ECM training courses for all staff, both in person and online, have been strategically planned to ensure maximum impact on staff knowledge and expertise, resulting in strong pupil outcomes and success in achieving school priorities and objectives year after year.

ACHIEVEMENT - PUPIL OUTCOMES & PROGRESS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

Assessment

Assessment for Learning

Assessment NEW IDSR and ASP Analysis (on your validated 2024 documents)

Assessment in Foundation Subjects

A full-day course for primary leaders to gain an in-depth understanding of the principles and purpose of assessment in schools before completing ECM documentation that will support you in analysing and interpreting the updated Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR) and ASP/SPS A secure understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in the school’s historic data will be addressed, ensuring you are inspection-ready

A 3-hour session for leaders at all levels to develop a whole-school assessment approach for tracking the progress and attainment of all pupils in foundation subjects in a primary school

Assessment for Learning Securing Strong Progress for Pupils: Using Assessment Effectively in and Beyond Lessons

A 3-hour session for senior, middle and subject leaders to develop a whole school approach to assessment considering how strategies can be used within lessons and beyond the lessons Leaders will share and consider examples of good practice so that they can develop new systems and approaches or refine existing good practice

The support offered by our school improvement partner in the build-up to inspection was critical in securing a successful outcome. Not only did we have a wealth of expertise at our immediate disposal, but also coaching on the practicalities of preparing for and managing the inspection process. Our school improvement partner has built a trusting relationship with our team, and this partnership has provided us with the appropriate challenge and support in validating existing practice and securing continuous school improvement. Our entire team has greatly benefited from working with ECM due to the range of support and training on offer, and it has given them the knowledge and confidence to fulfil their roles to the best of their ability.

BEHAVIOUR

Behaviour

Inclusive Behaviour

BEHAVIOUR

Behaviour Teaching Behaviour for Learning – Establishing the Climate for Success

This course aims to provide a better understanding of challenging behaviour, alongside practical strategies to manage inthe-moment conflict and prevent it, in order to improve the quality of learning in the classroom

Inclusive Behaviour Inclusive Behaviour, Culture, Policy & Practice

A three-hour course for senior leaders and teachers This course will enable practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how to create a strong, shared culture of positive behaviour It will equip practitioners with strategies to establish high expectations for all pupils’ behaviour and ensure positive attitudes to learning

Pacey and effective, this course helped me relate information to specific children in my class and made me think about my own window of tolerance. It is useful to understand why children in your class may exhibit poor behaviour, and I would definitely recommend taking this course if you have challenging behaviours in your class.

ECM have become an outstanding provider of professional development with a national reach and reputation. ECM have co-designed bespoke professional development programmes for head teachers producing excellent resources and materials. They have designed and delivered programmes to support a wide range of school development themes for both senior and middle leaders and have contributed to the success of many schools across the nation. Their bespoke approach ensures support is targeted to achieve maximum impact on outcomes for pupils. ECM’s aim is to make certain that school leaders have the support and assistance to complete major tasks effectively and to a high standard, whilst providing excellent value for money. I can highly recommend ECM.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance Increasing Attendance and Reducing Persistent Absenteeism - Practical Best Practice Case Studies

This practical and insightdriven course equips school leaders with the confidence and clarity needed to respond effectively during Ofsted conversations Delegates will explore a model school's approach as a case study, gaining a clear understanding of how to answer key inspection questions and what highimpact practice looks like under the new inspection framework

My experience of ECM was one of high quality professional support and dialogue. Communication was timely and clear. There was genuine time and consideration given to the context of the Trust and how services could be delivered in a bespoke way to reflect our vision and to meet our needs. There was a real attention given to strong working relationships as well as efficiency of service. This ongoing dialogue meant that the needs of the Trust were clearly reflected in the work carried out.

I have been supported by ECM for over ten years. Each consultant I have worked with has fostered strong and trusting relationships with both me and the school. They have been honest and professional in helping and guiding the school to move forward with our development areas. Their knowledge of current educational developments and insight has been invaluable.

INCLUSION

SEND

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Disadvantaged Pupils

Cultural Capital

Exclusions

SEND New to SENDCO

Sequence of 4 x 1 5 hour sessions

A series of 4 sessions for new SENDCos across the year This training is designed for those new to the role, and will provide regular opportunities to find out about strategies for practical support, timesaving tips, latest updates and guidance This is designed to be supplementary to the national accreditation for all new SENDCos

SEND for LeadersLeading SEND with Impact: Strategic Systems, Evidence and Outcomes

If we get it right for our pupils with SEND, we can get it right for all children So how do we know? This 3-hour course will consider all the information needed as leaders to know how well our school is doing in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND

SEND SEND for TAs/ For TeachersMeeting the Needs of all Pupils in all Lessons (2hours)

English as an Additional Language EAL Pupils – How to Support and Ensure Achievement

A one-day course for teachers and teaching assistants This course will enable practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how to meet the needs of all pupils within lessons

This is a 3-hour course focusing on how to plan and prioritise provision for EAL learners This course will explore getting the start right.

Disadvantaged Pupils

Disadvantaged Pupils: Securing Strong Outcomes and Tackling Educational Disadvantage

Cultural Capital Developing Cultural Capital through the Primary Curriculum

This comprehensive course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to assess and enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged students within your school effectively

This two-hour Time2Train session is ideal senior and middle leaders looking to move their curriculum forward, ensuring cultural capital underpins learning and providing a rich range of experiences for pupils

Exclusions Exclusion – Policy, Process and Practice

A two-hour course to equip primary headteachers and senior leaders with a secure knowledge of current legislation in relation to school suspensions and permanent exclusions

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We are grateful for the dedication and professionalism shown throughout our recent teaching and learning review. Our School

Improvement Partner’s contribution has set a solid foundation for our ongoing efforts to elevate teaching and learning in our school and prepared us for our recent Ofsted visit. We look forward to implementing the recommendations and continuing to work towards our shared goal of providing the best possible education for our pupils.

SAFEGUARDING

Our School Improvement Partner brought concrete examples of how we can improve. Her manner was supportive and friendly, and she clearly understood what we wanted to get out of the review, supporting us in achieving that. The process was really useful, particularly as we are in the Ofsted window. It helped me to organise my thoughts and actions going forward, allowing me to match concrete examples to my judgements and to identify and action any necessary changes. The process provided our school with a supportive way to identify areas for development and clear, practical steps to address them. I would absolutely recommend ECM’s School Improvement Partner service there’s no reason not to. It was a professional, challenging, and supportive process that left me feeling completely in control of our next steps. Our School Improvement Partner had a manner that made it feel as though she already knew our school and genuinely wanted the best for us. A great experience.

E-Safety Online and E-Safety for Schools

This course provides essential knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape safely.

Recognise the benefits and risks of online activity and the importance of online safety

Demonstrate an understanding of the dangers online activity poses to young people and current safeguarding trends and habits and become familiar with different online risks and harms

Jam-packed with information and resources to allow you to explore communication and language in early years in greater depth. This course has provided lots of information around frameworks and what is important, and the resources given are really useful - I will definitely be putting some of the toolkits and activities into my practice. The number of children with speech and language needs is increasing every academic year, and I am aware of the importance of early years and the development of their communication and language. A lot of the children in my setting do not get the high-quality interactions they need at home, so it is even more important that we provide this in our setting. Children need the skills to communicate their wants, needs, and emotions, and it is my job to help them gain these skills. This course has supported me in doing so, and has given me a range of resources I can use moving forward. The course leader ensured that all key information was passed on while allowing us enough time to explore resources independently.

EARLY YEARS

Early Years Programme

EY Self-Evaluation & Strategic Planning

Early Years Strategy

Early Years Progression & Inclusion

Early Years Teaching & Inclusion

Early Years Self-Evaluation and Strategic Planning

Early Years Report Card Self-Evaluation

Early YearsStrategy

Early Years Report Card Strategic Planning

This course will ensure you complete your Early Years evaluation by the end of the session. You will receive support from ECM advisers to assess your Early Years provision and outcomes and to use a ‘best fit’ approach to determine your current status and plan your next steps.

This course will support critical thinking and reflection and enable delegates to communicate their school's strengths and prioritise next steps

Early Years: From Bold Beginnings to Strong Foundations - Learning from the Best

Over recent years Ofsted have published a range of research which provides clear guidance on policy and practice in Early Years Develop your school's response to the documents

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The new Ofsted framework continues to place a very strong focus on EYFS Ofsted will consider leadership, curriculum, teaching, achievement, behaviour and attitudes, welfare and well-being, inclusion and safeguarding. There is a continued emphasis on Language and Communication, Reading - especially phonics, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development There remains a recognition of the absolute importance of EYFS and the need for rigour, high expectations, and the best possible progress with the importance of adult interactions a key component

Our programme will provide staff with the very most up-to-date information, using official guidance from Ofsted and DFE and recognised research alongside a huge range of practical ideas and resources These will greatly benefit the delegate and also provide a range of resources and ideas for training the whole team which is a significant part of the new Ofsted expectations

The programme will ensure your EYFS and school are as well prepared as possible for Ofsted and, just as importantly, that children are making the very best progress at this most important stage of their education

How does it work?

Each half term, we focus on an essential aspect of EYFS Schools can book the comprehensive CPD package across the year and save up to £350.00, or choose your own combination of training across the year below.

Each half term there are 3 x 1-hour training sessions on the half-termly EYFS focus We understand the demands of EYFS, and with this in mind, we have structured our training to give EYFS professionals exactly what they needhigh-quality training in focused areas in three 1-hour sessions each half term

Autumn 1: Are you ready for Ofsted in EYFS?

Autumn 2: Language & Communication

Spring 1: Reading & Writing

Spring 2: Maths

Summer 1: Outdoor Provision & Physical Development

Summer 2: Transition and Looking Forward to the Next Year

Early YearsStrategy Supporting Pupils with Additional Needs in the EYFS

This 2-hour course will enable delegates to understand their role within a multi-agency approach to supporting children's needs and will provide practical strategies and approaches to offer support where it is needed most

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Communication and Language in the Early Years

Outdoor Provision - HighQuality Teaching and Learning in the Early Years

Strong Foundations in the First Years of School

The development of Communication and Language is central to EYFS and this session will offer delegates the opportunity to learn about key strategies and approaches for providing a communication-rich curriculum. More Info - Dates/Times

This half-day course will focus specifically on the role the outdoor learning space plays in our children’s holistic development Delegates will leave with a wealth of practical strategies to create a personalised outdoor learning space for their children

Following the publication of this important Ofsted research in Autumn 2024, this course provides EYFS and KS1 teachers and leaders with the key messages, together with exemplification of highly effective practice from a range of settings

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Early YearsProgression & Inclusion

Early YearsTeaching & Inclusion

Preparing EYFS Children for their Next Stage in Year 1Ensuring Progression & Inclusion in Curriculum Planning

High-Quality Teaching and Consolidating Fundamental Knowledge and Skills in EYFS – Supporting Pupils to Know, Remember, and Apply More to EY End Points

This course looks at best practice in terms of curriculum planning in EYFS and Year One to ensure that your transition from EYFS to Year One enables all pupils make the best possible progress

This course will examine the latest research and guidance about the most effective pedagogy and how to ensure your pupils make the best possible progress in the most important areas of learning

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Just wanted to mention that last week I attended the online ASP/data training and this week I'm on the OFSTED training, and honestly the quality of training is just the best! Any schools not using ECM training are really missing out. The benefits for me are that the training is current and credible, and the format 'Get a job done' offers plenty of opportunity within a training session to process information and populate relevant documents. The training offers a suitable balance of theory with practical. I have engaged with plenty of the training myself and this has been invaluable as a new head. Because my experience of the training is so positive, I am always assured that when my leaders/teachers attend they will benefit and the new learning will enhance their roles. Time is precious in schools, and it is so reassuring to know that ECM training is a good investment of financial resources.

ECM have supported our school in a number of ways over the last 5 years and this has had such a positive impact upon the development and progress across the school community. Through our School Improvement Partner days, we feel confident that we have someone who knows our school and staff incredibly well, understanding our context, which enables honest conversations that have strengthened the school’s capacity to improve further. Staff now feel confident and able to articulate curriculum developments and progress against targets through the coaching provided by our School Improvement Partner. This shared and collaborative working has enhanced the delivery of performance management for the leadership team, which cascades from the ECM-supported Headteacher Performance Management. Clear objectives are devised together which allow for CPD and the realistic workloads of staff.

SECONDARY & SIXTH FORM

Secondary & Sixth Form

Sixth Form Self-Evaluation & Strategic Plan - Sixth Form Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning

Secondary Self-Evaluation & Strategic Plan - Secondary Report Card Self Evaluation and Strategic Planning

Would you like to secure the first draft of your succinct self-evaluation REPORT CARD using the draft inspection toolkits? This training will support leaders to conduct their self-evaluation in a day, underpinned by the new inspection framework More Info - Dates/Times

Our ECM Associate demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our school's success, not only through on-site assessments but also through consistent telephone support. The availability and responsiveness displayed by our leadership partner has been instrumental during times when quick decisions and guidance were paramount. One of the most commendable aspects of our leadership partner’s support was the provision of sound and practical advice. Her deep understanding of educational leadership, combined with a keen insight into OFSTED requirements, helped me navigate the challenges of enhancing our school's performance. Our leadership partner was not only a consultant but a mentor, offering guidance on strategic planning, curriculum development, and effective leadership practices.