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The exceptional CPD in the curriculum subjects provided by the immensely knowledgeable Diane Pye has been transformative for our staff. The targeted training empowered teachers, boosting their confidence and expertise in leading their subjects. Their profound development not only enhanced instructional quality but also fostered a collaborative culture. Consequently, our school recently achieved an outstanding rating, reflecting the remarkable progress and commitment of our educators. The CPD program provided by Diane truly elevated our educational standards, making a significant impact on our school's and now subsequently our trust's, success. Thank you Diane!

LAURA CROSSLEY, HEADTEACHER STI, ST IVES PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY, HEATH ACADEMY, HAMPSHIRE.

'There are so many positives and supportive aspects of the course that it is hard to pin down just one!' RW. Holmer Academy, Herefordshire

‘Absolutely fantastic and knowledge rich’ MD. subject leader and D.SENDCO, Oakmeadow CE Primary School and Nursery, Marches Trust, Shropshire

‘Clear research behind decision making. Very informative - left me wanting more!’ HB. DHT. Eastfield Primary School, Wolverhampton.

Through face-to-face training sessions, staff meetings, and dedicated support for subject leaders, Diane Pye has played a crucial role in our school's curriculum development. Diane has consistently provided us with the most up-to-date dissemination of research information and curriculum updates, ensuring our staff remains at the forefront of educational advancements. Her expertise in making interdisciplinary connections has been invaluable, enabling us to create a cohesive and comprehensive curriculum.

Diane offers a wealth of ideas and resources, coupled with practical strategies that can be seamlessly implemented in the classroom. Her clear and unambiguous guidance has significantly boosted our staff's confidence and understanding. She is always approachable, willing to discuss any points of clarification, and provides insightful advice rooted in research-based ideas.

Diane Pye's unwavering support and expert advice have truly empowered our school to elevate our curriculum and enhance our educational practices.

JAYNE MAUND, HEADTEACHER, HOLMER CE ACADEMY, HEREFORDSHIRE

‘Packed full of helpful tips...included lots of prompts for extending and adapting our practice. Extensive references to current thinking in curriculum progression and design, with significant range of information and guidance informed by recent research (eg Ofsted research reviews and subject reports)’ Sue Blyth, headteacher & Neil Coaten, subject leader, Fourfields Community Primary School, Cambridgeshire

‘Clear, informative, approachable, enjoyable’ RW. head of pastoral care, Crown House School, Buckinghamshire.

‘A very helpful session with practical and achievable advice to act upon’ ELW. subject leader. Stottesdon Primary, Shropshire Gateway Ed.Trust

As a school we have used Diane’s training package for all of our subject leaders and I have to say that this has been the driving factor in empowering leaders to be proactive and confident. The impact that this has had for the children we serve has been amazing! When focusing on whole school improvement and development, the advice given by Diane to take our school to the next level has been invaluable and I simply cannot thank her enough!

SAMANTHA CHAPMAN. PRINCIPAL, ST JOSEPH'S C. PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUDLEY

I would highly recommend the services of Diane Pye. Her expertise has significantly strengthened our curriculum offer, leading to exceptional feedback on the 'Quality of Education' across all three of our SEN schools following their inspections this year.

ANDREW O'REILLY, GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, FAMILY CARE SCHOOLS, MIDLANDS & NORTH WEST

‘Well-informed…allowing a safe platform to discuss strengths and receiving feedback on how to develop weaknesses’ ER. subject leader, Albion Primary school, London

'Very informative on how to instruct change within our school's history curriculum to become streamlined and how the recurring concepts continue’ JM. subject leader, St Georges Junior School, Empower Trust, Shropshire

‘Clear, concise, informative, child focused, emphasis on helping teachers teach and ensuring good outcomes for both pupils and staff’ JH. subject leader, Barrington Primary School, Cambridgeshire

Over the last year subject leads across the Trust have been empowered to evaluate and develop their curriculums and understand the approaches and priorities of assessment with a research informed approach. Staff have been inspired to know their curriculums and progression more precisely. It has been time well spent as staff now thoroughly own and understand the curriculum choices and priorities. Quality implementation and measuring impact has so much more meaning when you really understand what you precisely want children to know and remember.

KATIE JONES, EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER, SHROPSHIRE GATEWAY EDUCATION TRUST

‘Very clear and specific - no waffling. All points explained thoroughly’ Ceri Little, headteacher, Clee Hill Primary School, Shropshire.

‘Very useful. A lot covered in a short space of time, but concise and not overwhelming’ DB. subject leader, Moorfield Primary School, T&W

'Clear, concise, sensible advice' ES. DHT. Sir John Offley Primary School, Staffordshire

Assessment in Geography: this course was absolutely fantastic. It enabled us to focus very clearly on the rationale for assessment and how best practice in assessment helps schools to ensure that they are assessing the right things at the right time!

VANESSA PAYNE, HEADTEACHER, HAGLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, WORCESTERSHIRE

'Superb. The best subject CPD I've ever had' MJ. head of department, Ercall Wood, LCT, Telford and Wrekin

'…beneficial in so many ways…great pace of delivery and very interactive. Every part was useful. Many resources and helpful documents, templates and guidance shared with definitions about what the key terminology relating to this curriculum area really means' GA. Subject leader, Greenslade Primary School, London

Your explanation of progress, fluency and the difference in knowledge and skills was delivered with clarity and the research behind your presentation so interesting. You have an extensive knowledge of the role of subject leaders and the EIF and an extensive knowledge of what really works and the research behind the training was terrific. The training was fast paced, informative and delivered in such an engaging way. This ensured delegates left with a wealth of ideas and practical examples for the subject leader to take back to school. Thank you.

SS. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT CONSULTANT, WEST MIDLANDS

Absolutely brilliant. Really got me thinking about what I need to do moving forward with my subject LM. subject leader, Heycroft School, Essex

The EYFS progression course has proven to be a transformative experience for staff members, particularly those without a specialised background in early years education such as myself. The course's effectiveness lies in its ability to demystify the small steps of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, providing a comprehensive understanding of how it unfolds and progresses. It was very helpful when planning our own curriculum

The Primary Music Progression Course has proven instrumental in guiding my new subject leader through a comprehensive understanding of music education progression. Its tailored curriculum has empowered my music subject leader to navigate the intricacies of structuring and advancing musical learning within primary education. Particularly noteworthy is its efficacy in offering insights on showcasing effective progression in music education

BEN CALDICOTT. HEADTEACHER, ST JAMES PRIMARY SCHOOL, HEREFORD

Our subject leaders attended subject leader training alongside me as head of primary. Diane shared a wealth of up-to-date knowledge from the recent research reviews alongside her knowledge as a lead inspector. It was powerful to attend together, both to celebrate what we are doing well in these subjects and to identify what needs to be developed further. The training gave staff confidence in managing their subject and they came away with very clear actions for developing their subject further, to reflect the latest guidance.

CATH LYTH, HEAD OF PRIMARY, TMBSS, SHROPSHIRE

.. very valuable indeed and your feedback has provided me with insightful advice to focus further preparation for me and my team. The approach was both robust and supportive; I feel I now know much more about what to expect. Thank you. I would certainly recommend you to other schools.

KAY MOUNTFIELD. HEADTEACHER, SIR WILLIAM BORLASE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

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Just wanted to get in touch regarding the support and challenge you gave us around reading this year. After remapping the texts we discussed and upping the challenge we have had a great outcome Thank you for setting the groundwork for making this possible

ADAM AIMES, HEADTEACHER, CRUDGINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, TELFORD AND WREKIN

The training you did was very helpful - so thank you. Subject leadership courses - excellent! A must for all leads.

DJS, DEPUTY HEADTEACHER, CLAREGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL, WOLVERHAMPTON

Clear, helpful, practical. As with all of Diane's courses, every slide and piece of information is useful and to the point

JJ. SUBJECT LEADER, STOTTESDON PRIMARY, SHROPSHIRE

The wealth of knowledge you give us is incredible in such a short time. Very informative, will definitely influence my practice and help me to inform and disseminate information to colleagues succinctly without showering or panicking them. Thank you Diane

LMG. SUBJECT LEADER, BARRINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Progress in…’ courses are clearly presented, concise and research-led with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples... supported our subject leaders to see how pupils' knowledge progresses through the school. These valuable courses enabled our staff to feel more confident to lead their subject…

SALLY-ANNE INSKIP-WARD, HEADTEACHER, SIR JOHN OFFLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, STAFFORDSHIRE.

Very well structured making the links between the EYFS curriculum and the National Curriculum very clear for every single subject area, as well as giving many fantastic ideas for developing and enhancing the curriculum further. I highly recommend this course for not just early years leads, but also for all early years staff and everyone involved in curriculum planning throughout the school.

JF. HAGLEY PRIMARY , WORCESTERSHIRE

Your input this academic year has been particularly valuable and definitely helped when we were inspected - many thanks

ADAM FARRINGTON. HEADTEACHER, SHIFNAL PRIMARY, SHROPSHIRE

I’ve had amazing feedback from my subject leaders about your training. It is so refreshing for me to hear that the money spent is having a real impact in school…leaders so far have come back extremely positive, reassured that their work so far is on the right path and re-energised to continue making improvements.

SUE BLYTH. HEADTEACHER/SIA/LLE, FOURFIELDS COMMUNITY PRIMARY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Diane has a wealth of experience and expertise. Our staff really benefited from the training. Governors, Teachers, support staff and volunteers attended the morning and all had a clear picture of what was expected in schools. Reading is often something that we take for granted checking that everyone is teaching accurately and creating the correct culture in their school can only accelerate progress.

Educating the child takes the whole team. This training has reinforced the need for every single member of staff to do their part to enhance the curriculum. If we are clear on what we are teaching, and why, the children will be too. Diane presents information in a clear coherent manner and responds well to the needs of the organisation. Thank you

MANDY JONES. EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER, MERE'S EDGE FEDERATION , SHROPSHIRE

Interesting and enlightening. Good pace and lots of information on finding resources

SS. SUBJECT LEADER, ST. MARK'S RC PRIMARY, BIRMINGHAM

Relevant, informative and up to date. A well-prepared and delivered course. Plenty of opportunities for dialogue with questions answered. The whole session was well planned. The best I have ever attended and one I did not switch off from at all! Thank you! I now have new energy for my planning.

MJ. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, ERCALL WOOD ACADEMY

Thank you so much for the support you provided … staff were excited and motivated by your CPD. We all found it very useful.

SARAH PASSY, HEADTEACHER, CAPTAIN WEBB PRIMARY, TELFORD

Very helpful. Has allowed me to think about how to move forward in my new role and improve the lives of our children... It has given me the confidence to believe that I can make a difference
TM. SUBJECT LEADER, HERTFORDSHIRE

Helpful to see how knowledge learnt enriches the experience. Informative, relevant and personal to each participant

JS. JOHN GRANT SCHOOL, NORFOLK

The PowerPoint will be a really useful tool in collating aspects of our curriculum so that it is ready to present to other members of staff and governors. Lots to consider, concise yet very informative and inspiring!

TS. SUBJECT LEADER, ST JOHN BOSCO RC PRIMARY, SANDWELL

Very helpful, targeted and purposeful. Thank you for giving a wonderful insight into early years.

CB. HOLMER CE ACADEMY

Diane's work across our two small primary schools has provided us with both the support and challenge required to move forward at a fast pace. Diane has vast experience of leading, inspecting and supporting small schools, which has been invaluable as we have embarked on class restructures, curriculum overhauls and preparation for the new framework in our own small, mixed-age settings. With Diane's support, school systems for monitoring teaching and learning have developed rapidly, and our staff have benefited hugely from the peer-to-peer support organised within Diane's own school.

DEB SADLER, EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER, TILSTOCK & LOWER HEATH, SHROPSHIRE

Just a note to let you know how useful the training was … staff right across the board were able to take things away from it …. all were saying how your delivery and discussion made it very accessible. Thank you.

CR. HEADTEACHER, GRANBY JUNIOR SCHOOL, DERBYSHIRE

When working with Diane, I had full confidence in her knowledge. Her approach was informative and open. She worked closely with our science, English and art & design teams, which has empowered staff and provided them with confidence when completing internal revews and leading curriculum. I would not hesitate to recommend Diane in working with secondary colleagues

SONIA TAYLOR. HEADTEACHER, GROVE SECONDARY SCHOOL, SHROPSHIRE

You were very approachable and put all the staff at ease. The whole process was slick and very professional. We were very clear about what the deep dive would entail and were then able to mirror the review model presented for further in school monitoring.

I found the pupil conferencing technique used very illuminating, not only what pupils said (didn't say!) but how you constantly got pupils to articulate how the work linked to previous learning and to look back at previous learning to help them remember/make links.

The reports were succinct presenting strengths and giving clear and concise areas for development. The process has helped staff understand the shift in thinking and how the development of a progressive mastery curriculum is now integral to the inspection progress.

ZC. HEADTEACHER, LONGLANDS SCHOOL, SHROPSHIRE

The training provided by Dianne has enabled my staff to think about their subject areas differently and extend their personal knowledge and understanding. This has resulted in them being stronger and more effective subject leaders.

HEADTEACHER/SIA, TELFORD AND WREKIN

...everything you said today rang true with my teaching and values. You have restored my faith in the system and given me encouragement…

GM. SUBJECT LEADER, STOURPORT

Working with Diane really helped us to prioritise areas to address and develop in reading.

ANNA COOK. EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER, BLUE HILLS FEDERATION, SHROPSHIRE

Lively, knowledgeable, friendly & useful BW. Ganton, London

Insightful and content was delivered to an exceptionally high standard...engaging and we had many light bulb moments throughout PS. Wolverhampton

Concise and to the point whilst sharing valuable and relevant information. Very useful. I felt informed and that I had up to date and accurate information of the current landscape
Headteacher, Herefordshire Sept '23

'Fabulously informative and interesting' KR. Shropshire

'Friendly, professional, timely, organised' EG. London

Practical, inspiring approach. Loved it! Ready to crack on with our review of the curriculum now MJ.Shropshire

Clear, informative, approachable, enjoyable RW. Buckinghamshire

Great pace of delivery and very interactive NB. London

Extremely informative, clear and motivational with many examples to demonstrate the points being made. JS. Berkshire

Very clear and specific - no waffling. All points were explained thoroughly. Very useful, timely, clear. Headteacher Shropshire Sept '23

Clear precise information on screen and verbal explanation/clarification that adds to interpretation. Time well spent. Executive headteacher, Shropshire '23

Clear, concise, informative, child focused, emphasis on helping teachers teach and ensuring good outcomes for both pupils and staff Cambridgeshire July '23

Clear research behind decision making. Very informative - left me wanting more! Wolverhampton July '23

'Depth of understanding, examples, real knowledge of educational research driving national journey. Informative and thought provoking' Shropshire July '23

'Extremely useful - insightful, helpful and practical' Stoke-on-Trent July '23

'Well-paced and informative. Very helpful discussion about depth of learning and how sometimes less is more' Shropshire July '23

'Really useful, lots of good ideas and ideas to keep things simple and not over complicate learning'
Shropshire Feb. '23

'Thought-provoking, really helpful, great models and examples of progression' Worcestershire Feb. '23

'Extremely informative, clear and motivational. Many examples to demonstrate the points being made' Berkshire, Sept. '22

'Excellent training. Research informed - provides clarity and detail to support curriculum development' Shropshire, Nov. '22

'Informative, thought provoking and collaborative' T&W, Sept '22 

'Positive, clear, engaging, supportive... thank you' Herefordshire, Nov. '22 

'All very practical and has raised lots of questions' Derbyshire, Sept. '22

'Absolutely brilliant and has made me much more confident going forward with planning. Extremely grateful that I got to attend' Shropshire, June '22

'Very helpful and up to date. Good to talk through current thinking and reflect on what this needs to look like in our setting' Worcestershire, Nov. '22

'After your outstanding leadership course I had a great understanding of overview and pedagogy but this course has allowed me to create resources to upskill classroom teachers' T&W, Sept. '22 

Lots of useful information and take away points to share with my school…Pitched and sequenced well which developed my thinking as the course progressed. Staffordshire, Nov '22

A very detailed and useful morning, helping to gather together information needed to make a succinct presentation for my subject. Subject leader, Dudley

Our school has received a range of relevant, carefully prepared training from Diane that has allowed us to make useful improvements as well as look, sound and feel knowledgeable and up to date with the high expectations of being an outstanding school

MS.HEADTEACHER, STAUNTON-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE

High-quality CPD and consistency in format will help to strengthen our team…we have found the quality and depth of your sessions extremely helpful.

JP. HEADTEACHER, MUXTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, TELFORD

Subject Leadership Training: Very informative and provided us with a resource that will not only be useful in supporting successful evidencing of the department, but making the department transparent to all. Non-ambiguous use of language in the presentation so expectations and ideas shared are clear.

GROVE SECONDARY ACADEMY, ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER, SHROPSHIRE

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