School Improvement Support for Primary Schools
Empowering School Leaders to Drive Sustainable Improvement
As a dedicated School Improvement Partner, I collaborate with headteachers and senior leadership teams to navigate the challenges of school leadership and unlock each school’s full potential.
I support leaders in identifying development priorities, removing barriers to progress, and designing impactful, evidence-based strategies for improvement. Through strategic planning, leadership coaching, and solution-focused consultancy, I help schools move confidently toward excellence.
My school improvement services are particularly relevant to schools wishing to develop the quality of leadership and increase academic achievement. I focus on 'making a difference' and adding real value.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP
Analysis, review, problem solving, discussion, strategic thinking, planning, celebrating.
LEADERSHIP SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Training, coaching, professional dialogue, team development : maximising leadership impact.
BESPOKE TRAINING TO ACHIEVE GOALS
Leverage research & tap into expertise by providing high quality training focused on teaching & learning.
WORKING PARTY FACILITATION
Facilitating thinking and providing additional expertise for tackling a school priority.
What do the schools I work with say about my school improvement services?
HEADTEACHER: "Truly exceptional in tailoring to our school, my vision and also the staff rather than just being generic."
HEADTEACHER: "Working with Vicky Crane on all areas of school improvement is a dream. Bespoke packages backed up with up to date thinking and research means that schools can be at the forefront to drive positive outcomes for their children."
HEADTEACHER: "I can’t tell you how much I have personally and professionally grown from my leadership coaching with Vicky. I cannot think of any other CPD that has had such an impact on me and as a result for my organisation."
PHASE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT "Thank you for a really useful day. I know the phase leaders, and myself, found it really inspiring." Headteacher.
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER SUPPORT “Thank you for being so generous in your support. I have been inspired and energised to keep going. Truly a well timed and informative session that I can practically put into practice for IMPACT.” 1:1 support for Deputy Headteacher.
CURRICULUM REVIEW: "I found the process on Friday so useful. It is some of the best CPD I've had for a long time and it helped me to be really clear about next steps etc. It was lovely to work with you as it is always." Headteacher following a review of pupil work and strategising on curriculum implementation.
PUPIL PREMIUM LEADERSHIP SUPPORT: “Thank you for all the support Vicky! All day you have been extremely knowledgeable in answering all my questions.” Deputy Headteacher related to pupil premium and closing the gap for disadvantaged pupils sessions.
SUBJECT LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND SUPPORT “I liked having time to really think about what I am doing well and what areas I still need to improve. I really enjoyed it.” Subject leader bespoke support. "We are really pleased with how well the inspection went - lots of hard work has been put in over the last few years, so great to get the report we received. Thank you for your part in it - the subject leaders were confident and knew their subjects inside out!" Headteacher.
How can I support you? As a school improvement consultant with many years of experience, I am able to provide flexible training and support on a wide range of needs. As the majority of my work centres around leadership, it often cuts across different areas of school life, e.g. supporting a DHT with plans to close the gap for disadvantaged pupils, or working with senior leaders and subject leaders on curriculum implementation. The schools I support appreciate my wide ranging experience and knowledge base. I very much see school improvement work as a partnership which recognises and appreciates everyone's contributions, skills, talents and knowledge base.
I am particularly interested in how academic performance of pupils can be improved and how high-standards can be achieved in the classroom. I work with leaders to consider how whole school actions and leadership direction can bring about an improvement at a pupil level.
If you are unsure if my expertise in school improvement is a match for you, why not email me your support requirements, discuss your needs with me by telephone or book a discovery meeting.
School improvement support can be purchased in blocks, e.g. a whole day, half-day or twilights. Additional 1:1 professional dialogue and coaching sessions can be added: 90 minute sessions. Discounts are provided for schools booking multiple days.
Support can be for individuals, teams or larger groups.
Making a choice as to who to work with can be difficult. If you have not worked with me before, why not book a 'discovery meeting' to see how I can be of assistance. Choose a date and time to discuss your requirements, ask questions about the service you can expect and see if I am the right fit for your school.
Or, if you are a school who has worked with before but you have a new project in mind, book a 1 hour discovery meeting to map out the deliverables.
Leadership coaching
Ensure everyone can operate at their best through personalised coaching.
MIDDLE LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Ensure every leader in your school as the skills, knowledge and ability to be a great leader.
REMOVE Barriers
Oracy, reading comprehension, metacognition, curriculum - can all be barriers or enablers.
HAPPINESS AT WORK
Use proven Happiness at Work tools to help your staff thrive — building a stronger, more positive school culture that’s equipped to handle today’s educational pressures.