HPL Updates

HPL Update

18 September 2024

🌟How was HPL created? Prof Deborah Eyre 🌟

This is the first of our new Podcast series – “Talk HPL” In this series of Podcasts released every two weeks we will have a series of guests who will share their practical experience from the classroom. Each guest will share their experience of a specific subject or phase and how they developed HPL. 

In this first Podcast Professor Deborah Eyre talks about how HPL was created. Professor Eyre goes on to talk about the advantages of HPL for schools and the successes that have already been seen. Also find out what Professor Eyre’s favourite VAA or ACP is.

FGC HPL Leads Global Forum (UK)

We were delighted to host the FGC HPL Leads Global Forum (UK) on Tuesday, 10th and Wednesday, 11th of September at Windsor Castle.

The FGC HPL Leads Global Forum (UK) focused on identifying strategic priorities for the new academic year, shared good HPL practice, and provided the opportunity to network and reflect.

Day one of the HPL Leads Global Forum (UK), explored the various approaches schools can take to utilise the “Towards Excellence in HPL Practice” and drive high quality HPL teaching and learning across the school. HPL Leads also focused on the “HPL Teacher in the Classroom” and how to effectively utilise the framework to support teachers to move from Application to Fluency or Fluency to Precision. They further explored “Unpacking the 7 Pillars of High Performance Learning” and provided opportunities for colleagues to critically reflect on whole school approaches to optimising HPL.

On Day two HPL Leads focused on their HPL Road Map. The session was designed to help HPL Leads reflect on their HPL journey and identify areas of priority for the new academic year.

We are looking forward to delivering the next HPL Leads Global Forum in the Middle East! 

Finalists: Independent School of the Year Awards 2024

📢 We’re thrilled to announce 5 of our HPL schools are FINALISTS in the Independent School of the Year Awards 2024, with a further 4 making the shortlist!🎓 These awards recognise schools from across the country that are a “shining example of best practice in all areas of education” and it’s a huge testament of each school’s dedication to strengthening teaching and learning.

🌟 The HPL schools hoping to win in their respective categories are: 

🎓LVS Ascot - “Unsung Hero of the Year” 

🎓St George's School Windsor Castle Castle - “School Trip of the Year” 

🎓St Lawrence College - “Sporting Achievement” 🎓GEMS Wellington International School - “British International School of the Year” 

🎓 Truro High School for Girls - “Independent Girls’ School of the Year” 

And the 4 shortlisted are: 

🎓St John's Beaumont Preparatory School - Shortlisted 

🎓St Mary's School, Cambridge - Shortlisted 

🎓St Swithun's School’s - Shortlisted 

🎓Westbourne House School - Shortlisted 

Winners will be announced in October at the ISOTY Awards Ceremony. Until then, a huge congratulations to all the schools involved! Your approach to excellence for every student is truly inspiring.🌟 

🎉GEMS CIS Celebrates 40 Years!🎉

Huge congratulations to GEMS Cambridge International School, Dubai on celebrating their 40th Anniversary! What a significant milestone! Your commitment to excellence is truly inspiring. Here’s to another year of unprecedented success and growth.

🌟 Save the Date: High Performance Learning Annual Conference🌟

We would like to take this opportunity to alert you to the HPL Annual Conference at Warwick University, so that you can save the date. The conference takes place on the 27th and 28th March 2025, and you will be able to book your place from October 2024.

Linking-Up Meetings

Headteachers and HPL Leads, please register and save the dates for upcoming WCSA and HPSA Linking Up Meetings in October 2024. 

Year 1 & 2 High Performing Schools

• 15 Oct 2024 - 12 pm - 1 pm (UK Time) - HPSA Year 1 & 2 (Headteachers) - Register here for this meeting.

• 16th Oct 2024 - 12 pm - 1 pm (UK Time) - HPSA Year 1 & 2 - (HPL Leads) - Register here for this meeting. 

• 17th Oct 2024 | 10 am - 11 am (UK Time) - WCSA Year 1 & 2 (Headteachers) - Register here for this meeting. 

• 17th Oct 2024 | 12 pm - 1 pm (UK Time) - WCSA Year 1 & 2 - (HPL Leads) - Register here for this meeting.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Sign up for our Autumn Term FGC Professional Development Events!

Headteachers or HPL Leads of Pathway Programme Schools (WCSA/HPSA) can request to attend two FGC Taster Events for the academic year on behalf of the academic staff with Cassey Benito, Head of Programmes and Partnerships at HPL. Please include the following information when emailing Cassey Benito. 

• Name of event 
• Time of session you would like to attend

FGC Autumn Term Programme 

View the FGC Autumn - Summer Term FGC Professional Learning Programme here 

September Professional Learning Events: 

• FGC Induction: New Schools | Amy Lilley-Stewart | 18 September 2024 | 9.30 am – 11.30 am (UK time) 

This session is dedicated to schools who have accredited in June/July 2024. New schools will be contacted directly. Register here 

• Launch: International Research Schools | Amy Lilley-Stewart | 19 September 2024 | 10.30 am - 11.30 am (UK time) 

We are excited to launch this new scheme for our FGC schools. Is your school already engaging in research to enhance teaching and learning? Do you want to build a research culture across your school? Then please join us for the launch and introduction of the new scheme where we will provide detailed information on how to apply and how HPL Central will support you on this journey. Register here

• The Economist Educational Foundation - Leadership For Change Prize Magic Encounters Competition | 20 September 2024 

The Leadership for Change Prize, in partnership with Rolex, is a project that teachers globally can run with 10-to-16-year-olds between September and November 2024. It consists of a curriculum of six 60-90 minute lessons which culminate in students creating and pitching a “Project for Change”. These projects, which should be about an innovation or change they want to make in their community, can be submitted to the Leadership for Change Prize 2024. Winners will receive an award, prize funding and mentorship to turn their projects into reality. Register here for the competition

• Guest Webinar: Empowered Teachers Make Lasting Impressions | Matt Tiplin & Stella James | 26 September 2024 | 1.15 pm - 2.15 pm (UK time) 

Why did you choose to be a teacher? Reflect on the teachers who left a lasting impact on you. What made them unforgettable? An exceptional teacher doesn't just teach; they inspire with their knowledge, methods, and the trust they build, profoundly influencing their students' lives. Investing in the growth of teachers not only drives outstanding results but also sharpens your school’s competitive edge. By enabling teachers to self-reflect on their classroom practice, leaders can empower them to develop incrementally and sustainably. Teachers are role models in every sense to our students – if we want students to be high performers then we have to encourage our teachers that they are too. In this webinar Matt & Stella will share their expertise on effective approaches to self-reflection and how this can have a positive impact on professional development, student progress, and outcomes. Register here 

 

• Magic Encounters HPL Competition Launch | Cassey Benito | 30 September 2024 | 10.30 am - 11.30 am (UK time) 

This brand new HPL student competition is an exciting addition to the FGC professional learning programme and we encourage all of our schools to take part. During this launch, Cassey will provide a detailed introduction for this exciting competition, where students will design and prepare a ‘pitch’ for the next AI Education Tool that can support students or teachers. We look forward to welcoming you! Register here