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The Improving Schools Programme (ISP): Supporting schools to secure the progress of all learners

This leaflet provides information for schools, School Improvement Partners and Local Authorities about the core elements of ISP. It shares the learning from ISP and explains what works in supported school improvement and why. Ref: 00148-2008LEF-EN Publication date: March 2008

Supporting School Improvement Partners (SIPs) working in schools causing concern

This guided resource aims to provide SIPs with information and discussion points that will help in their role in schools.

Improving Schools Programme (ISP) handbook

Handbook for schools, school improvement partners (SIPs) and local authorities (LAs) about the core elements of the Improving Schools Programme (ISP). Ref: 00314-2009BKT-EN Publication date: March 2009

Improving Schools Programme (ISP) Strengthening governance: knowing your school

The purpose of this leaflet is to help governors in their role as critical friends, supporting the work of the school. Ref: 00353-2009LEF-EN Publication date: March 2009

Introducing the Intensifying Support Programme (ISP)

Developed by the Intensifying Support Programme (ISP), this printed and multimedia pack is intended to help raise standards in primary schools facing challenging circumstances. Ref: 0040 2004 Publication date: May 2004

Guidance for SIPs: Supporting and challenging improvement in learning and teaching

This guidance provides a framework for supporting school improvement partners (SIPs) in their work with headteachers and senior school leaders to improve individual pupils' progress and attainment through the leadership of learning and teaching. Ref: 00614-2009BKT-EN Publication date: July 2009

LA guidance on the use of ISP tools

Case study on Local Authority guidance setting out some of the key principles for the successful implementation of the Intensifying Support Programme.

Intensifying Support Programme (ISP): Milton Keynes – Multi-agency meetings in ISP schools

Case study of multi-agency meetings in ISP schools in Milton Keynes, which have resulted in a more effective working relationship between the LA agencies supporting the ISP schools.

Intensifying Support Programme: Information for governors in schools participating in the programme

This leaflet is intended to inform governors about the nature and scope of the Intensifying Support Programme (ISP). It aims to support them and their colleagues when discussing or considering the effective implementation of the ISP in their school. Ref: 1007-2004 Publication date: November 2004

Evaluation of the Intensifying Support Pilot: January 2005

Report for the Primary National Strategy by Nottingham Trent University of an external evaluation of the Intensifying Support pilot.

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