Excellence in Practice Network - Visit to Friesland School

Friesland School is a values driven organisation, where we strive every day to live up to our shared values of Ambition, Teamwork, Honesty and Respect. Our mission is ‘to provide our scholars with opportunities and experiences to enhance their life choices, making a positive contribution to the world we share’.

This visit will allow you to see Friesland School in action, with a tour of the school, a chance to see our daily ‘deliberate practice’ professional development and visits lessons.  The Headteacher, Craig Patterson, will explain the 5 year improvement journey of Friesland School shaped around our strategic anchors, focusing on 6 key elements of growth:

High Value Curriculum:

- Culture of appreciation

- Movement framework

Compelling Culture:

-Modes of Learning

-100% companions

People First

-Deliberate Practice

-Professional Learning Plans

Wesley Davies, CEO of The Two Counties Trust, will also present on the vision and values of our Trust, and how these have contributed to Friesland’s organisational growth.

Friesland School is delighted to invite you to experience our school as part of the Inspiring Leaders Excellence in Practice programme, to share our journey and to engage in an honest discussion on our strengths and continued areas for improvement.

Agenda

8:15am - Arrival & refreshments

8:22am - Deliberate Practice with Craig Patterson

8:45am - Welcome and IL Update with Liz Anderson

9am - Introduction to Friesland School and lesson visits with Craig Patterson

10:30am - Refreshments

10:50am - TTCT Vision and Values with Wes Davies

11:45am - Discussion and reflections

12:30pm - Leave

This will be a great opportunity to meet with like-minded professionals, share thoughts and experiences, and learn from each other.