Essex Research School update - 9 November 2026
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Upcoming free online professional development from Essex Research School.
Be More Ted? Implementing Change in a School Context
11 November 2026 | 4.00–5.00pm | Online
What can schools learn from Ted Lasso about implementing change?
Join Ben Cadigan, ELE and Lead Mentor at Buckingham Partnership SCITT, as he explores why even well-intentioned initiatives can struggle to gain traction and how leaders can create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change. Drawing on the EEF's Effective Implementation guidance, this engaging session will consider motivation, professional development, developing expertise and creating a culture of curiosity rather than judgement.
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Strategic Implementation: A Multi-Faceted Vehicle for Driving Leadership Impact
17 November 2026 | 4.00–5.00pm | Online
How can strategic implementation strengthen leadership and support sustainable school improvement?
Join Nicola Spearman, Secondary ELE and experienced school leader, as she shares learning from her school's improvement journey and explores how engagement with the EEF's A School's Guide to Implementation transformed leadership thinking, planning and practice. The session will focus on implementation as a process, developing leadership expertise, creating clarity through strategic planning and protecting the time needed to make change stick.
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Beyond the Staffing Ratio: Are SEND Support Hours Reaching the Pupils Who Need Them Most?
18 November 2026 | 4.00–5.00pm | Online
Following our latest blog exploring SEND deployment, join Essex Research School for a free online PD event examining how leaders can move beyond staffing numbers to consider whether additional support is aligned with pupil need and making a meaningful difference.
Drawing on EEF guidance and research undertaken across HEARTS Academy Trust, this session will explore the concept of "support drift" and offer practical questions for leaders reviewing SEND deployment, provision and impact. A valuable opportunity for school and trust leaders seeking to strengthen support for pupils with SEND.
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