Steplab Hubs
News|27th August 2023
Coaching Development Lead - Steplab
Visiting a Steplab Hub school is one of the best things PD leads can do to kickstart or reignite their PD programmes. Our community of schools is growing and we now have Hubs in the UK, Australia and the Middle East.
What are Steplab Hubs?
Steplab Hubs are schools from around the globe that are using Steplab in successful, novel and interesting ways to power great PD programmes. They’ve navigated the challenges of contextual adaptation, implementation and culture-building: it would be a shame not to share some of their magic with other schools.
How do Steplab Hubs work?
Every term, Steplab Hub schools open their doors for leaders who want to learn about IC, Steplab and implementation of high impact PD. Whether you are a current Steplab user, or are just interested, get in touch with us to book a visit.
You’ll also have a chance to reflect on your visit with other PD leads. You’ll work through your problems, plans and next steps. You’ll build a network that can support you in the next stage of your implementation.
All of the Steplab Hub schools are finding novel and interesting solutions to the challenges of implementing a great PD programme. If there’s not a school near you, please do let us know. We’re adding new schools all the time.
How can I visit a Steplab Hub?
UK Steplab Hubs
To find your nearest Steplab Hub School and sign up for an upcoming event, visit our new registration page.
| Hub | Location | PD Model |
|---|---|---|
| Overdale Infant & Junior School | Leicester | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| The Trinity Catholic Academy | Liverpool | Peer coaching of all teaching staff |
| Ribbon Academy | Durham | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| Farnborough Spencer Academy | Nottingham | Peer coaching of all teaching staff |
| Lynn Grove Academy | Great Yarmouth | Peer coaching of all teaching staff |
| Lees Brook Academy | Derby | Peer coaching of all teaching staff. Expert Coaching Programme runs alongside reciprocal/peer coaching |
| One Degree Academy | London | Growing coaching team; expert coaches coaching ITT and experienced staff. Newer coaches coaching ECT’s and AT+ |
| North Walsham High School | Norfolk | Peer coaching of all teaching staff |
| Leigh Academy Halley | Greenwich | Expert coaching of teaching staff and TAs |
| Ravensbourne School | London | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| St Luke’s CofE School | Exeter | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| Manchester Communication Primary Academy | Manchester | Expert coaching for TAs |
| William Perkin CofE High School | London | Peer coaching of all teaching staff |
| St Mark’s CofE Academy | London | Mix of peer and expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| Woodham Academy | Durham | Mix of peer and expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| Oasis South Bank | London | Peer coaching of all teaching staff. Group rehearsal for ITTs and ECTs |
| Ridgeway High School | Merseyside | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| Scotts Park Primary School | London | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| Marine Academy Primary | Plymouth | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff. PD Lead coaches TAs |
Australia Steplab Hubs
We’re thrilled that Steplab’s first Australian Hubs are now welcoming visitors. Check out where your nearest Steplab Hub School is and email us at hello@steplab.co if you have any questions.
| Hub & booking link | Location | Date | PD Model | St Monica's Primary School | VIC | Fri 24 April | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challis Community Primary School | WA | Wed 29 April | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| Tyndale School | NSW | Wed 29 April | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
| Bradshaw Primary School | NT | TBC | Expert coaches coach some teaching staff |
Middle East Steplab Hubs
We’re so excited to announce that GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail (Dubai) is our first Steplab Hub School in the Middle East. Email hello@steplab.co if you'd like to learn more.
| Hub | Location | Date & Time | PD Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS Wellington | UAE, Dubai | TBC | Expert coaches coach all teaching staff |
What do visitors say about their experiences?
- 1."This day was a game changer! Came away inspired at seeing the impact instructional coaching can make to a school culture alongside so many helpful and practical ideas about how to scale our instructional programme and how to use steplab to drive our school development priorities." Sarah Shepherd, Grace College
- 2."A very interesting day at a welcoming school where my thoughts were challenged by the prospect of change for a real and valid purpose." Julie Backler, Milton Park Primary School
- 3."What a fantastic opportunity to hear about a school’s journey using instructional coaching to transform teacher practice and student outcomes. It has been so useful to network with other school leaders and troubleshoot key issues with other teaching and learning leads." Cecily Aldington, Chiswick School
- 4."It was great to visit a Steplab Hub. It provided very real insight into implementation of Steplab and instructional coaching in the school. We were able to see the impact of Steplab in the classrooms and observe some coaching conversations, which was really helpful when considering how we implement this within our own organisation!" Paul Usher, Inspiration Teaching School Hub
