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Make School Improvement Part of the Design

Ellen Mukwewa

Jun 18, 2020
4 min

Make School Improvement Part of the Design

Let's look at three approaches to school improvement and why the third is the most effective for independent schools.

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Inspiring Women Who Have Influenced Me and My Work

Ellen Mukwewa

Mar 12, 2020
4 min

Inspiring Women Who Have Influenced Me and My Work

What have the women in your life taught you?

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Ellen Mukwewa

Mar 5, 2020
7 min

What to Expect From an Inspection

Let’s take a closer look at the inspection process in relation to the new Ofsted framework (2019).

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Ellen Mukwewa

Feb 27, 2020
4 min

Understanding the Ofsted Framework

Here are the highlights to help you get started with understanding the new Ofsted framework.

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Independent School Standards: Are You Compliant?

Ellen Mukwewa

Feb 20, 2020
7 min

Independent School Standards: Are You Compliant?

All independent schools must meet all the paragraphs of the Independent School Standards in order to maintain their registration.

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School Improvement Workshops, Tools and Strategies

Ellen Mukwewa

Feb 13, 2020
3 min

School Improvement Workshops, Tools and Strategies

These relaxed and informative sessions are designed to help school leaders gain the clarity and confidence to take on inspections.

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Why Non-Association Independent Schools Need Support

Ellen Mukwewa

Feb 5, 2020
4 min

Why Non-Association Independent Schools Need Support

Non-association independent schools don't get the same support as mainstream schools. But they still need support - just a bit differently.

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Moving from School Improvement to School Effectiveness

Ellen Mukwewa

Jan 30, 2020
3 min

Moving from School Improvement to School Effectiveness

There’s a fundamental difference between school improvement and school effectiveness. Unfortunately, these two terms are often confused.

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Ellen Mukwewa

Jan 24, 2020
5 min

Stuck Schools: A Sticking Point

As Chief Inspector of Schools, Amanda Spielman should know better than to make sweeping judgments like she did on Radio 4.

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Ofsted Grades: Prevention Rather Than Cure

Ellen Mukwewa

Jan 23, 2020
3 min

Ofsted Grades: Prevention Rather Than Cure

What if there were a better way to ensure positive Ofsted grades without taking up more time? Think prevention, rather than cure.

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Ellen Mukwewa

Jan 14, 2020
3 min

Why Marell Consulting?

Marell Consulting Ltd is built on a decade’s worth of experience working in Quality Improvement and as a school improvement consultant.

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Ellen Mukwewa

Jan 8, 2020
3 min

Meet Your School Improvement Partner: Ellen Mukwewa

School improvement is ultimately a drive for better education, for all. It helps to have a professional keeping you accountable.

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Ellen Mukwewa

Dec 17, 2019
3 min

Ofsted is Your Friend

Teachers should not fear Ofsted, they should embrace it. I believe Ofsted is your friend. Here’s why.

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Becoming a School Improvement Consultant

Ellen Mukwewa

Dec 12, 2019
4 min

Becoming a School Improvement Consultant

A question I’m often asked is, “How did you become a school improvement consultant?”

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