JMC Education

📝 Towards Exceptional Teaching and Learning at A Level

Elevate your sixth form provision and master the demands of the latest Ofsted framework. This professional development course, split across two sessions, equips post-16 educators with evidence-informed strategies to design purposeful curricula, foster independent learners, and deliver rigorous, responsive teaching. Explore how to move beyond didactic delivery to ignite student autonomy, critical thinking, and metacognitive skills, ensuring every student thrives academically and personally.

Led by Ed Mason, Curriculum & Literacy Associate for JMC Education, and organised by Denise Martin and the Bath Spa University

📅 16 & 23 June 2026 | 4.00 PM to 6.30 PM (both days)

💰 Special Fee: £250 per delegate, or £299 for two teachers from the same school

🔗 Learn more and book your place here: https://networkforlearning.org.uk/courses/2026-06-25/outstanding-teaching-a-level-11-18-oct-2023

📝 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

Is your current marking policy unmanageable or disproportionate to the impact it has on pupil progress? Join us for an expert-led session designed to move away from time-consuming processes and refocus on what truly matters: improving student outcomes. This course explores research-informed feedback techniques, self-regulation, and metacognition, providing you with a practical toolkit to make your marking meaningful, manageable, and motivating again. This webinar is led by Malcolm Drakes, an executive leadership consultant and former National Leader of Education. Organised by Denise Martin and the Bath Spa University.

📅 15 June 2026 | 4.00PM to 6.30PM

📍 Online Webinar

🔗 Book your place here: https://networkforlearning.org.uk/courses/2026-07-22/advanced-marking-16-jan-2024

📝 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀’ 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

Is your school struggling to close the attainment gap? Are you looking to move beyond the myths surrounding boys' performance and implement proven, research-led strategies that work? Join us for this essential session where we dissect the facts behind underachievement and provide actionable, practical classroom solutions. From fostering a growth mindset and resilience to addressing unconscious bias and whole-school systems, this course equips you with the tools to improve academic outcomes for boys—without impacting girls' performance. Led by Malcolm Drakes, an experienced Executive Leadership Consultant and former National Leader of Education, this training is designed to help you identify key issues and take concrete steps toward school improvement.

Organised by Denise Martin and the Bath Spa University.

📅 1 July 2026 | 4.00PM to 6.30PM

📍 Online

🔗 Book your place here: https://networkforlearning.org.uk/courses/2026-12-07/boys-achievement-12-19-jun-2023

Senior leaders: feeling the pressure of your next ISI inspection?

At JMC Education, we know how challenging the current inspection landscape feels for independent schools. Expectations are high, time is limited, and leaders tell us they simply want to feel fully prepared, confident, and inspection‑ready — without the stress.

That’s why we offer Personalised ISI Inspection Mentoring.

Our specialist support helps senior leaders to:
✅ Strengthen their evidence base
✅ Build confidence in leadership narratives
✅ Ensure their school culture is clearly articulated through the ISI lens
✅ Identify potential vulnerabilities long before inspectors arrive
— all aligned with the current ISI Framework and tailored directly to your school’s context.

Great schools deserve to shine during inspection. We help you demonstrate your strengths with clarity, assurance, and impact.

👉 Explore the support:

Personalised ISI Inspection Mentoring for Heads & Deputy Heads - Award Winning Professional Development & School Improvement in UK Personalised ISI inspection mentoring for Heads & Deputy Heads led by an experienced Reporting Inspector. Build clarity, confidence & impact.

📝 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗣𝗗𝗔)

Are you looking to enhance your inclusive practice and better support pupils with PDA traits? Join us for an essential Virtual Masterclass focused on decoding the complexities of Pathological Demand Avoidance in the classroom. This session will provide practical strategies to reduce anxiety, foster positive relationships, and promote engagement, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. Led by experienced Head Teacher and JMC Consultant, Lindsay Martin, you will gain a deeper understanding of the psychological underpinnings of demand avoidance and how to apply inclusive pedagogical approaches aligned with the SEND Code of Practice.

📅 Dates available:

• Tuesday 7th July 2026

• Tuesday 20th October 2026

🔗 Book your place here:https://cdn.educationconferencesuk.co.uk/cache/masterclasses/pda/pda.pdf

Enjoy a 10% discount when you book via credit or debit card! Group booking discounts of 15% are also available for subsequent delegates from the same organisation.

📝 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺, 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸

Equip your school leadership team with the strategic insights needed to navigate the November 2025 Ofsted inspection framework. This half-day course provides a comprehensive overview of the new multi-area grading system, offering practical guidance on evidencing curriculum intent, inclusive practice, and pupil achievement. Learn how to present your data and narrative with confidence, prepare for scenario-based inspector questioning, and embed sustainable improvement across your school. Led by educational leadership expert Marc Cooper, this session is essential for leaders striving for excellence under the latest inspection standards.

Organised by Denise Martin and Network For Learning (Bath Spa University).

📅 30 June 2026 | 4.00PM to 6.30PM

💰 Fee: £150 per delegate; £50 each for subsequent delegates from the same school.

🔗 Learn more and book your place here: https://networkforlearning.org.uk/courses/2026-07-28/ofsted-curriculum-8-dec-2025

📝 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸

Subject leadership is pivotal under the new Ofsted framework. This half-day webinar equips you with the clarity to articulate your curriculum’s intent, implementation, and impact with confidence. From mastering the new 5-point grading system to preparing for collaborative evidence-gathering and deep dives, gain the practical tools to ensure your department is "always ready" and delivering ambitious, inclusive practice for every pupil. Led by Malcolm Drakes, leadership consultant with JMC Education and National Leader of Education.

Organised by Denise Martin and Network For Learning (Bath Spa University).

📅 30 June 2026 | 4.00PM to 6.30PM

💰 Fee: £150 per delegate; £50 each for subsequent delegates from the same school.

🔗 Learn more and book your place here: https://networkforlearning.org.uk/courses/2026-07-19/ofsted-subject-leader-3-jul-2023

📝 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺

Gain essential insights into the neurodiverse experience and transform your classroom into an inclusive environment. With NHS referrals rising, this half-day webinar provides a vital toolkit of evidence-based strategies to support both diagnosed and undiagnosed students. Led by SEND Consultant Amanda Ross-Scott, this session explores core traits, co-occurring difficulties, and practical whole-school approaches to improve long-term academic and pastoral outcomes for your students.

Organised by Denise Martin and Network For Learning (Bath Spa University).

📅 25 June 2026 | 4.00pm to 6.30pm

💰 Fee: £150 per delegate; £50 each for subsequent delegates from the same school.

🔗 Learn more and book your place here: https://networkforlearning.org.uk/courses/2026-06-25/supporting-learners-autism-21-jun-2023

📝 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹

Elevate your sixth form provision and master the demands of the latest Ofsted framework. Designed for Heads of Sixth Form, A Level subject leads, and post-16 educators, this CPD equips you with the tools to deliver exceptional teaching that meets the highest standards. Join us to explore how to create a learning environment where students thrive academically and personally, and where teaching is both rigorous and responsive. Led by Ed Mason, Curriculum & Literacy Associate at JMC Education, this session focuses on curriculum design, evidence-informed pedagogy, and the development of the independent learner. Organised by Denise Martin through Bath Spa University (Network For Learning).

📅 16 & 23 June 2026 | 4.00pm to 6.30pm (Both Days)

💰 Fee: £250 per delegate; £299 for 2 teachers from the same school booking together.

🔗 Book your place here: https://networkforlearning.org.uk/courses/2026-06-25/outstanding-teaching-a-level-11-18-oct-2023

are you due a ISI inspection in 2026/27?

Savy & are booking our mentoring & action planning for the Autumn in preparation for ISI inspections.

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With changes to both the & , ensure your school meets the standards consistently with support from JMC Education inspection team

Expert ISI Inspection Mentoring & Action Planning for SLT - Award Winning Professional Development & School Improvement in UK Our consultancy services are designed to mentor, train & support the action planning process for ISI inspection.