Neil Farmer Email and Phone Number

Supporting school developments across Surrey the London Boroughs and across the country. School Improvement Specialist with the Brent School Partnership, Griffin and Kite Academies. Conference Key notes and workshop facilitation. Developing strategies and support to move the principles of the EYFS and the Characteristics of Effective Learning into a more responsible pedagogic approach in KS1 where pupils have more time to consolidate and embed learning - working with some excellent practitioners, Governing bodies and school leaders. Starting with core values and moving out from the centre so routines, delivery, expectations are consistent throughout.

Delivery of statutory duties - raising outcomes for children and narrowing the gap. Implementation, development and monitoring of Quality Assurance procedures. Profile moderation manager. Cross sector development linking together all strands of the EYFS.School Leadership Partner and Leadership Reviewer - pre and post Ofsted supportAnalysis of data and support required to move schools and settings to Good or betterLead Team of Consultants to raise outcomes for children – focus on Quality Improvement through the Early Years in the BoroughImproving Ofsted results for all providers – rise of 16% between Sept 2010 and Feb 2012Improve outcomes for children and narrow the gap – raise of 20% of children achieving the expected level by summer 2012 – in line with National Averages. Narrowing of the Gap to 31.7 over a two year periodOversee development of EYOD with all stakeholdersImplement 10 Dimensions of Quality Improvement to all EY sectorsInstigate Improvement programme with all providers Quality Childcare Project Board LeadStrategic support for Head Teachers, driving improvement and school development

• To oversee the development of Foundation Stage Practice within the Borough. • To support schools and settings with the implementation EYFS document.• Analyse data information to highlight patterns and trends of attainment and achievement.• Lead on EYOD – narrowing the gap and raising attainment at the end of FS2• Work with Primary and Early Years colleagues in disseminating initiatives • Work with Strategy Colleagues in supporting whole school improvement.• Work closely with Colleagues from the EYIT in implementing and monitoring strategies . • Support Head Teachers and Governing Bodies in their strategic overview of whole school improvement.• Support Children Centres in their development and making links with families in the community.• Develop training courses to deliver to PVI and Maintained settings, depended on local and national need • Work through Local Delivery Partnerships in highlighting supporting specific needs.• Develop observation, planning and assessment tools for all sectors of Early Years Provision.• Lead on CLLD development within the Borough.• ECaT and ECaR – consultant recruitment and line manager – prioritize areas for support – analyse data in deprived areas –strengthen links between PVI and Maintained Sector• Contribute to the EY Plan – narrowing the gap and raising achievement. Lead on CLL and PSE aspects• Senior lead on FSP moderation • Development of and monitoring quality of, Foundation Stage Records for all EY sectors..• Support schools and settings through and following HMI and Ofsted Inspections.• Joint KS1 moderation with Primary colleagues • Head Teacher conferences – focusing on Vision and Values • Quality Learning Environment Course – This course has been hugely successful in moving schools from Satisfactory to Outstanding – implementing a cycle of quality review and evaluation based upon needs of children and families.

Working with PVI and maintained settings, raising the quality of provision and standards through the Improvement programme – leveling of settings and targeting support – Development and refinement of the Improvement ProgrammeAligning strategic support and training – monitoring impact of training on standardsLeadership training – Action Planning and success criteria EYFSP moderation – EYOD targetsSupport for individual settings – moving settings up on the Improvement ProgrammeManagement training and pre/post Ofsted support

• School leadership• Implementation and Development of the Foundation Stage – data analysis• Alignment with KS1• Whole school policy – WSDP• Curriculum leadership – performance management• AST and Leading Teacher• Pre/post Ofsted support

• Designing and delivering EYs curriculum• Parental partnership coordinator• Performance management observations• Co-coordinating Nursery and Reception classroom practice, planning, observations and assessments