CPD and Leadership Development

CPD at BVGA

“The single most important in-school factor that can make a difference to children’s learning is the quality of teaching” 

Prof Samantha Twiselton OBE 

At Belle Vue Girls’ Academy we put teachers and their professional development first. Without great teaching there is no great learning. 

• We believe our students deserve the best - they are entitled to excellent teaching  
• Excellent teaching is inclusive teaching - we ensure that our teaching and learning strategy supports all students, especially those who find learning the most challenging
• Excellent teaching is always our top priority - we take every measure to ensure teachers have the time to focus on their teaching
• We value our teachers as highly knowledgeable and highly skilled specialists in their subjects - the ‘expert in the room’  
• We believe an evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning helps us understand what works best
• We expect all teachers to keep improving their teaching - appraisal, our CPD programme and collaborative practice in a culture of trust support this.

Our Teaching and Learning Handbook outlines our approach to excellent, inclusive teaching practice. It draws upon the research of the Education Endowment Foundation and the High Impact Teaching Series by Peps Mccrea, educator, writer and Director of Education at Step Lab. Please explore our handbook here: 1_T&L Handbook.pdf

With truly excellent teaching we can fulfil our mission to provide a truly exceptional educational experience for all, enabling all our learners to become academically, socially, culturally and emotionally fulfilled young people, ready to take their place in the world. 

Ready to become confident learners, confident communicators and confident future citizens.

Leadership Development at BVGA

“Second to the quality of teaching itself, the single thing that makes the biggest difference to outcomes for pupils is leadership”

Andy Buck 

“Leadership is a choice, not a position”

Stephen Covey 

At Belle Vue Girls Academy we develop leaders at all levels. With great leaders we know we can achieve great things.  

• Leadership is second only to classroom teaching as an influence on student learning 
• Great leadership generates alignment and shapes the culture and ethos of our school 
• Great leadership is distributed with leaders at all levels aware of their role, responsibilities and accountability  
• Great leaders are never complacent. They have a restless desire to keep improving. They drive us forwards 
• Great leadership is collaborative, inspirational and empowering. It creates an innovative culture 
• Great leaders have great integrity. They live our values every day. 

Supporting and Developing Teachers in the Early Stages of their Careers

At Belle Vue Girls' Academy, we are proud of our bespoke programme for Early Career Teachers in Years 3-6. We understand that the first 6 years of a teacher's career are vital for securing subject and pedagogical knowledge, delivering exam specifications with confidence and developing leadership attributes. Our programme supports these teachers via a carefully designed schedule of CPD as well as through mentoring and coaching sessions with established school leaders.