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- 1. Cygnus can provide you and your institution with senior management experience and insight. Cygnus has a track record of supporting and developing teams to improve teaching and learning and the student experience. Cygnus can provide expertise in managing under-performance, managing conflict and undertaking investigations. Cygnus has a track record of reliability, professionalism and confidentiality. Cygnus can provide a range of services and courses that are tailored to your needs. Embedding English and maths to improve student performance Best practice guidance to enhance the delivery of English and maths in vocational areas. Support in linking this into GCSE and functional skills agendas and the development of a personal approach to ensure student ownership and success. Innovative curriculum design to maximise success Cygnus offers an experienced and challenging reassessment of the curriculum you offer to ensure it is dynamic, flexible and attractive to your current and potential student cohorts An LDD (Learning Disabilities and Difficulties) Employability Curriculum Support and guidance to develop an employability curriculum that can lead to real job opportunities and partnerships with employers. How to work with Education, Health and Care Plans to offer real opportunities for young LDD learners. Dealing with underperforming team/ staff members Developing robust strategies for dealing with underperformance that places emphasis on the importance of accountability, effective roles and responsibilities. Cygnus has experience in using informal and formal actions to tackle underperformance, and in mediating, managing and resolving conflict within the workplace.
- 2. Conducting investigations in an educational context Cygnus has a proven track record of conducting investigation: from writing a report, interviewing staff, reaching valid and fair conclusions and recommending actions. Delivering a curriculum with limited resources A critical-gaze approach to maintain quality while reducing costs. Cygnus provides detailed analysis of curriculum planning and recommendations for alternative approaches and strategies. Problem solving management Cygnus can provide bespoke sessions for individuals or teams to deal with ‘real’ identified problems. Multiple sessions over a negotiated period to action plan, support, challenge and review progress. Working with partners to achieve success Exploring approaches to negotiating and maintaining contract management to deliver outcomes, feedback on progress and maximise outcomes. Innovative programmes for long-term unemployed adults Developing innovative programmes (and delivery) to lead to employment for long-term unemployed adults. Exploring packages for employers to enable them to fill vacancies through sector-based work academies. The recognition of Grade 1 Provision within the classroom and the workplace Cygnus has a proven track record for improving teaching and learning and recognising grade 1 provision through the observation process. Guidance and support in recognising grade 1 provision in the classroom and the workplace and maintaining high standards. Training for new middle managers Cygnus has proven experience in supporting and challenging middle managers that are new in post (often from teaching roles.) Behaviour, accountability, responsibilities, use of data people management and self-management and development are all explored. Effective Self-Assessment A critical-gaze approach to self-assessment writing and reporting to ensure robustness in capturing success and devising effective action plans.