Who is it for?
The programme is open to outstanding teachers with at least three years' experience, who have experience in and are committed to supporting other schools, and improving pupil outcomes. It is expected that two/three facilitators will attend from each participating school. Applicants and their schools will need to meet the defined criteria. Find out more about the eligibility criteria.
What will it do?
The Outstanding Facilitator Programme (OFP) trains outstanding teachers to deliver professional development to other teachers through the teaching and learning programmes.Trained facilitators will deliver both the Outstanding Teacher Programme and Improving Teacher Programme to groups of teachers in their region.
What does it involve?
OFP consists of five main stages:
- Application
- Training - Facilitators attend a five-day training session
- Preparation for delivery of the programmes
- Programme delivery - Facilitators will deliver the teaching modules for OTP and ITP to groups of teachers in their own school and other schools, within one year of completing the training
- Assessment - in the form of a Quality Assurance visit
At the five-day training session, facilitators will cover programme content including;
- Facilitation skills
- DR ICE, taboo, definitions, concepts
- Coaching
- Activities and assessment
- Evaluation and prepartion for delivery
How do we know it works?
The OFP builds on the success of the teaching and learning programmes in the Black Country, Greater Manchester, and London, leadership strategy areas.
Very enjoyable 5 days and the best CPD I have had, so far, on a training course. Vicky Chard- Portswood Primary School.
Find out more....
To discuss your interest in registering for the OFP programme, please email ofp@nationalcollege.org.uk or email Kelly.sturges@wave3enterprises.co.uk. Alternatively, you can find further details about the teaching and learning programmes on our website.
On completion of OFP.....
Third Wave can support you in managing a programme roll out, programme costings, marketing / recruiting to the programmes, access to a Helpline support and facilitation delivery notes. To find out about our range of services contact the team at Third Wave.
The facilitator notes were really helpful - very informative and helped us to structure the session clearly. Rebecca Rickersey OFP Facilitator.
