HPL Updates

HPL Update

19 March 2025

HPL at Saxton Bampfylde Dinner | Oxford | 18 March 2025

Professor Eyre was recently the keynote speaker at a Saxton Bampfylde dinner in Oxford for principals and Chairs of governors of independent schools. The theme was whether we are effectively preparing students and young people for the future. Throughout the meal, delegates looked at what it takes to thrive in today’s world, why self-belief is a key component in success, and the changes that are needed in schools if we are to realise this objective. A lot of very vibrant discussion ensured and the room was a buzz of activity. HPL would like to thank Saxton Bampfylde for the opportunity to play a role in this event and we look forward to further conversations with the attending schools. Once again the relationship with Saxton Bampfylde, over many years is a valued one and we appreciate their support for our work.

HPL at HMC Women in Leadership Conference 2025

On Tuesday, 18 March, Professor Eyre joined an impressive set of participants to discuss the question of Women in Leadership. Topics at this event included legal rights, the climate and environment for women leaders, and much more. Notable was the excellent keynote from Sally-Anne Huang, High Master at St Paul’s School, London who spoke with compassion and sensitivity about her own career and the challenges of leading a top independent boys school. HPL has a growing relationship with HMC and the opportunity to work with their schools is a great way to spread the HPL message.

HPL at St John's Beaumont Preparatory School

Director of Professional Learning, Amy Lilley-Stewart visited St John's Beaumont Preparatory School on Friday,14th March. Amy caught up with Nicola Aston, SENDCo and Head Of EAL (DDSL) who introduced her to colleagues and students to show how HPL is embedded across the school. It was exciting to discuss adaptive teaching with Nicola and we're looking forward to her workshop session 'How does HPL support SEN and Adaptive Teaching?' at our HPL 6th Annual Conference: Leading High Performance for Tomorrow. Thank you for the wonderful visit!

HPL at Dukes Education 

On Friday, 14th March, Professor Eyre introduced HPL to all Dukes Headteachers. It was excellent to be in attendance at a wonderful event and being able to share how our unique-evidence based philosophy and framework empowers every child. #EveryoneCan

HPL at The Sultan School, Oman

On Monday, 24th February 2025, The Sultan’s School, Oman hosted the First Forum for the Best Educational Initiatives in Private Schools, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Khamis Ambusaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education. 

The event was attended by members of The Sultan’s School Board of Trustees, the Director General of the Directorate of Private Schools, along with several directors general and teachers from private schools. The forum welcomed more than 200 attendees from both private and government schools. 

Seven schools participated in the forum, presenting creative and innovative educational papers, including a presentation by Ms. Hind Al Naamani, Vice Principal of The Sultan’s School, on the philosophy of High-Performance Learning (HPL) and its role in enhancing educational outcomes. Her presentation highlighted HPL as an educational philosophy designed to help all students reach their full potential by leveraging modern research in psychology and neuroscience. 

Ms. Hind emphasised the seven core pillars of HPL: shifting mindsets to embrace a growth perspective, promoting inquiry-based learning, encouraging deep expertise, providing continuous feedback, emphasizing practice and training, engaging parents in the learning process, and empowering students to take control of their educational journey. By embracing High-Performance Learning, schools can foster a culture of excellence, adaptability, and innovation, equipping students with the necessary skills to succeed. #EveryoneCan

"Congratulations to students, Felix (Y11) and George(Y10), ambassadors of the IBSB growth mindset and HPL competencies, Practice, Perseverance, and Resilience at the International School of Bucharest for participating in their first Oxford School World Debate Competition on Finals Day, which took place at the Oxford Union Building, Oxford University. Debating amongst a field of 229 incredibly bright and talented debaters from around the world, most of whom were IB/A Level students aged 17/18 years old, they can take much away from their overall performance and achievement, placing in the TOP 100, 81st overall." #EveryoneCan

We are delighted to extend a huge congratulations to Year 12 students; Zhaniya, Dayana, Ali, and Arnay (Team Quanta) at Haileybury Almaty, Kazakhstan "who secured an impressive third place in the Asian Economics Olympiad! With over 4,000 participants from 14 countries, only 15 teams advanced to the final round. Team Quanta not only qualified but was ranked first overall in the first round! A special congratulations to Dayana, who achieved the highest individual score in Round 1! The final round challenged teams with an International Economics Olympiad business case, where Haileybury Almaty students demonstrated exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, earning a bronze medal among the best teams." #EveryoneCan

Accrediting or Re-Accrediting Schools’ Surveys

We are pleased to inform Headteachers' and HPL Leads that RSAcademics reopened the Perception Impact Survey Links today until Friday, 21st March at 9 am (UK Time), as some schools requested to increase their survey response rates. These survey response rates provide valuable information about the views and attitudes of key members of your school community which can be used for your accreditation and re-accreditation.

Please feel free to circulate the links to your staff, parents, and students if you wish to increase your survey response rates.

For any questions or advice on administering the survey, or for any technical queries, please contact Cassey Benito.

Teacher Certification Forums

We are delighted to share with colleagues a list of dates for the Teacher Certification Forums. Each Forum is dedicated to one Award. Please ensure your candidates register for their relevant Forum: 

• HPL Teaching Assistant: 18th March 2025 at 1 pm (UK time) - Register HERE (only for HPL Teaching Assistant Candidates) 
• HPL Expert Teacher: 13th March 2025 at 1 pm (UK time): Register HERE (only for HPL Expert Teacher Candidates) 
• HPL Teacher Leader: 29th April 2025 at 1 pm (UK time): Register HERE (only for HPL Teacher Leader Candidates) 

Teacher Certification Forum Guidance: 

During a forum, candidates will be organised into break out groups. In the breakout groups, candidates will each have 5 minutes to present how they are addressing a particular standard and/or criteria. Each candidate will have the opportunity to gain feedback from colleagues in their breakout group. Candidates are welcome to use the Teacher Certification Forum Template attached below to support their presentation. 

The aim of the Teacher Certification Forums is to provide colleagues the opportunity to:

• Share their HPL practice across the HPL community
• Demonstrate their progress to meeting a particular criteria or groups of criteria
• Gain insights of good practice from other colleagues from across the HPL community
• Gain evidence towards meeting standards and criteria they have identified as areas for development during the professional learning phase.

Amy Lilley-Stewart will send out reminders for each Teacher Certification Forum with an agenda attached over the next few weeks.

Register your staff for TWO FREE FGC Professional Learning Events for the Academic Year

If you haven't registered your staff for the FGC Taster Events in the Autumn Term, you have the opportunity to do so in the Spring Term and Summer Term.

Each Pathway Programme School (WCSA/HPSA) can request to attend TWO FGC Taster Events for the academic year.

Sign up by emailing Cassey Benito the name and time of the event that you or your staff would like to attend. 

Linking-Up Meetings

Headteachers and HPL Leads, please register and save the dates for upcoming WCSA and HPSA Linking Up Meetings in June 2025. 

Year 1 & 2 High Performing Schools 

• 3 June 2025 - 9 am - 10 am (UK Time) - HPSA Year 1 & 2 (Headteachers) - Register here for this meeting.
• 4 June 2025 - 9 am - 10 am (UK Time) - HPSA Year 1 & 2 - (HPL Leads) - Register here for this meeting. 

Year 1 & 2 World Class Schools

• 5 June 2025 | 10 am - 11 am (UK Time) - WCSA Year 1 & 2 (Headteachers) - Register here for this meeting. 
• 5 June 2025 | 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!

FGC Spring Term Programme 

View the Full FGC Professional Learning Programme here.

FGC Spring Term Webinar Recordings 

If you have registered for FGC Professional Learning events and could not attend due to unforeseen circumstances, you can view the materials and resources below:

• Guest Webinar: Intelligent use of data to enhance student performance | Access the recording here