Ysgol Stanwell School
Archer Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 2XL
Archer Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 2XL
In May 2015 Estyn judged Stanwell School to be excellent in all three key questions of the Common Inspection Framework, together with the two overall judgements on school’s ‘current performance’ and ‘prospects for improvement’. In addition, our outstanding GCSE and A Level results are testament to the high quality of teaching and learning across the curriculum. As a Professional Learning Hub, New Deal Pioneer and Lead Practitioner school, Stanwell works in partnership with a variety of other schools and organisations to deliver a range of high impact programmes and training. As a Lead Creative School, Stanwell has proudly shared effective practice focused on creative learning through the Arts and we continually seek new opportunities to innovate across all curriculum areas.
We have purpose-built facilitation spaces, which are contained within the school, but give delegates both the space needed to reflect and ease of access for ‘ward rounds’ and observations.
“The facilitation room is an excellent space, which is more than fit for purpose. It is contained within the school, but gives delegates both the space needed to reflect, and is also close enough for ward rounds to take place effectively and in good time.”
– Paul Day, OLEVI Quality Assurance Accessor
Our award-winning head of catering, Mark Robinson, who is a stalwart in the hospitality and catering industry provides outstanding cuisine for our programmes sourcing fresh and local produce. Bespoke buffets are provided catering for all dietary requirements. Delegates will be served with food fit for royalty as Mark has catered for Her Majesty the Queen on a number of occasions as well as being head chef at the BBC.
Bespoke catering for all programmes
Feedback from our programmes has been consistently positive with delegates stating:
“Students on the Developing Teacher Programme have demonstrated a tremendous capacity for deep and analytical reflection on their teaching practice. The programme facilitators have been successful in creating learning communities which, augmented by skilful formative feedback, have resulted in work of an excellent standard. Learners have achieved outcomes which will enhance their practice, and will also prepare them for further postgraduate study.”
– Jan Huyton, Cardiff Metropolitan University
“The programme has been fantastic! I have thoroughly enjoyed all aspects, particularly the professional dialogue.”
– Delegate from Ynysowen Community Primary School
“A fantastic group dynamic which helped me develop my coaching skills and was also great fun.”
– Delegate from Bryntirion Comprehensive School
“This programme has challenged my thinking and enabled me to truly reflect on my practice.”
– Delegate from Abercynon Community School
“The programme has given me the confidence to try out new strategies.”
– Delegate from St. Martins, Carephilly
Contact: Jo Skilton (jskilton@stanwell.org)
Booking: Online
Price: £300
Forthcoming dates for The developing teacher: Pedagogy and practice programme at Stanwell school:
Autumn 2019:
“Unlike most other courses, I never felt dictated to. Jo and Barry simply facilitated our discussions, which was hugely beneficial!”
– Lucy Vickers, Whitchurch High
“The course has impacted my day-to-day teaching as I have made small changes to my practice that have been based around some of the discussions during the Monday sessions. I will be using the booklets and strategies from the book to influence my planning.”
– Hannah Parry, Stanwell School
“Completely different outlook on teaching after the course. Gained another ‘love’ for the job thanks to the confidence boost. Excellent opportunities to have teachers talk honestly and share ideas/good practice.”
– Jessica Thomas, Whitchurch High
Booking for this course can be completed online here.
Contact: Jo Skilton (jskilton@stanwell.org)
Duration: 10 days
Price: £650
Designed by OLEVI and facilitated by experienced school leaders and teachers, the Outstanding Teacher Programme gives good and outstanding teachers a set of high level skills and strategies that enable them to become consistently and sustainably outstanding. Utilised in the London and City Challenge Projects and endorsed by the National College, the OTP has gained a national reputation for raising standards in teaching and learning.
The Outstanding Teacher Programme provides an opportunity for experienced teachers to reflect on their practice in order to enhance and further develop their skills in the classroom. The programme gives teachers the tools and strategies, challenge and inspiration to engage in excellence – raising the quality of teaching practice to ensure every student enjoys outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.
“You have already established a culture of collaboration throughout your own staff body, and the engagement within OLEVI programmes is seen as a continuation and development of the existing work done by both yourselves and the rest of the school.”
– Paul Day, OLEVI Quality Assurance Accessor
OLEVI OTP cohort July 2016
Delegates creating a Teaching and Learning model
The ASPIRE NQT Programme was written by accredited facilitators and coaches and is a key part of NQT statutory entitlement. All NQTs are expected to attend the Consortium training programme which is supported by Welsh Government. The six facilitated sessions which make up the core of the programme include: Effective teaching and learning, behaviour for learning, opening up the skills box and tapping into theory.
| 2019-2020 Session Dates | |
| Date | Session |
| 18th November 2019 | Session 1 |
| 16th December 2019 | Session 2 |
| 13th January 2020 | Session 3 |
| 3rd February 2020 | Session 4 |
| 24th February 2020 | Session 5 |
This programme supports practitioners in delivering the A-level specification. Practitioners will be given the opportunity to develop pedagogy and practice for the current A Level Specification and reflect on the effectiveness of approaches to secure the best outcomes for all learners. Support can be provided for individual development needs and we will collaboratively develop resources to aid with the delivery of the specification.
Session 1
14 October 2019
12:35 – 15:00
Session 2
2 December 2019
09:00 – 15:00
Session 3
24 February 2020
12:35 – 15:00
Session 4
22 June 2020
09:00 – 15:00
This programme aims to develop an increased understanding of the role of the numeracy coordinator and will explore a whole school approach to implementing numeracy across the curriculum.
| Session 1: 28th November 2019 | 9am – 3pm | Stanwell School |
| Session 2: 16th January 2020 | 9am – 3pm | Stanwell School |
| Session 3: 13th February 2020 | 9am – 3pm | Stanwell School |
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