1. Collaboration with UCC
West Sussex LA
Collaboration with UCC

2. History of collaboration
RAMP
LAMP
Accreditation of courses

3. Why Change? Learning and teaching Research evidence
Evidence in schools
Discussion with other LAs

4. 6 day projects - 2005 AFL – 25 teachers 14 – 19 – 12 teachers
Effective use of ICT – 12 teachers
Targeted recruitment of teachers from the 40 secondary schools

5. All projects included:
Time to read, reflect on and discuss research evidence.
Some mathematics
Activities to use in the classroom – time to explore and adapt and plan for own students
Feedback of activities – written, discussion, students’ work
Expectation to complete gap tasks and work with colleagues (in school support provided when necessary)
Opportunity for accreditation (20 points towards Masters level)

6. Weaknesses
Strengths
Opportunities
Threats

7. Strengths Folder Working together Rigour Different styles
Knowledge of Research evidence
Impact on practice of teachers

8. Opportunities Masters points Collaboration Action research Discussion
Publication of AfL case studies

9. Weaknesses Relationships – if not consistent
Individual strengths may not be compatible or may be outdated

10. Threats
Money
Funding
LA losing control