Education (schools and settings) - analysis, challenge, support and training

This high-quality service is suitable for all schools/academies keen to keep up to date and work in partnership with our very experienced team to ensure on-going school improvement. We can offer a range bespoke school-based training or a reviews upon request. These might include safeguarding, SEND or subject reviews. Each review will include a report showing findings and any discussion with leaders.

Please indicate on the booking form the number of days required. We are also offering bespoke bolt-on options following requests made by head teachers.

Benefit for schools

• A team who can work at a strategic and whole school/academy level to support in all aspects of school improvement.
• A bespoke service that ensures a highly personalised approach to the context of your school/academy.
• A team who can develop the professional expertise within your school/academy.
• Strong links with regional HMI, DfE and Regional Director teams.
• Highly qualified and experienced PACEs who: 
  • Have primary and secondary senior leadership experience, including headship
  • Have local knowledge and national expertise
  • Have up to date knowledge of national policies and guidance
  • Can provide guidance and training in a range of specialist areas
  • Have a thorough understanding of good/outstanding practice within and beyond the city and can signpost to this
  • Complete statutory functions on behalf of the LA and DFE.

PACE Support

The PACE team is made up of permanent Professional Advocates for Children in Education. In Derby there is a commitment to allocating a named PACE for each LA maintained school. This PACE will provide the LA’s Core Offer. The PACE can also act as a single point of contact with the LA and can provide links to other LA services. 

PACE traded support is available on a daily rate for all schools and academies.

Traded offer for all schools

Head teacher performance management

It is a statutory duty for maintained schools to appoint an external adviser for the performance management process. PACEs are available to carry this out upon request.

Head teacher recruitment support

DCC Human Resources provide traded support for recruiting Head teachers. PACEs will attend the shortlisting and final interviews at no cost. Any additional time or resources will be charged at the daily rate, pro-rata or as agreed for resources.

Bespoke school based training for Governors

A two-hour school based training for your Governors on your data or any other area required. 

Safeguarding, SEND or other review

A Safeguarding, SEND or any other review can be arranged for your school. A report will be provided showing findings and any recommended actions to take.

Commissions such as Quality Assurance Reviews

The PACE team can offer QA reviews in the following areas; please note these reviews will be carried out by a member of the PACE team, not necessarily your named PACE, according to expertise and availability. A range of possible activities are included int eh table below.

Other tailored support is available on request. The PACE and school will agree the time commitment, to include both the time in school and the time spent preparing for and reporting on the school visit.

Please indicate on the booking form the number of PACE days to be booked.

Visits can be added at any time and are charged at no less than a half day rate.

Cost
Half day - £275
Full day - £550 

CiA name: Education – PACE
Internal supplier code: 5883

Contact

Jayne Hadfield
Governor Support Manager
Tel: 01332 640364
Email: jayne.hadfield@derby.gov.uk

How to order

Now you have selected the services you require, please visit the how to order services section to find out how you can place your order.