Teaching & Learning

Overview

This three-session programme supports senior and middle leaders in developing inclusive strategies that improve outcomes for disadvantaged students in secondary schools. Combining evidence-informed leadership with practical school improvement approaches, the course explores how inclusive culture, high expectations and consistent behaviour systems can raise achievement, strengthen attitudes to learning and improve belonging. Leaders will examine barriers faced by disadvantaged learners, evaluate the impact of current systems and develop strategies to improve teaching, behaviour, attendance and engagement. The programme culminates in participants creating a sustainable inclusion action plan tailored to their department or whole-school context.  

Our Aims

• Develop leadership strategies that improve outcomes for disadvantaged students  

• Strengthen inclusive school and departmental culture  

• Improve behaviour, attitudes and student engagement through consistent practice  

• Explore evidence-informed approaches to raising achievement  

• Identify and remove barriers to learning and participation  

• Improve curriculum access and classroom inclusion  

• Use data effectively to monitor impact and vulnerable groups  

• Create sustainable action plans for inclusion and whole-school improvement 

Course Leader

Rochelle Wingfield
Assistant Headteacher at Parkside Academy

Rochelle is an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Teaching and Learning and the Quality of Education at Parkside Academy. She has over 12 years of classroom experience and a strong commitment to evidence-informed practice. Rochelle is currently training to become a qualified educational coach and was previously the school’s Pedagogical Research Lead, where she played a key role in embedding research-driven change at both departmental and whole-school levels.

She has led the design and delivery of high-quality CPD, mentored teachers across all career stages, and worked closely with middle leaders to strengthen pedagogical practice and improve outcomes for students. Her work is underpinned by a deep understanding of student need and a passion for inspiring creativity, reflection, and continual improvement in the classroom.