Leadership and School Performance Analysis


Our Leadership series complements the NPQ frameworks by providing phase and subject specific training and opportunities and theme-based approaches in areas such as Diversity in the Curriculum. ​

Primary Subject Leader Briefings


Covering Early Years, Maths, English and Science, Subject Leader Briefings for primaries are designed to provide termly updates, guidance and examples of effective practice, drawing on area and national sources. Briefings are delivered by experts and planned in co-ordination with our Subject Masterclasses and Professional Communities. Free to SWIFT Members.

Leadership Study Visits 

SWIFT is delighted to be working in partnership with Leading Schools South West to support schools leaders in our area visit high performing schools and trusts in the region and nationally. After two successful pilots in 2022-2023, LSSW and SWIFT will be offering termly Leadership Study Visits. These events enable leaders to see and reflect upon excellent practice and form new networks with leaders from a diverse range of settings. 

School Analysis Support


Post-covid, we are delighted to re-establish the excellent data sharing culture within our area. Led by Jon Lunn (Director of School Improvement at Ted Wragg MAT), the service provides Reports and Analysis for school leaders to support the identification and sharing of great practice. In addition, training for SLT and Governors is available to support use of performance tables, IDSR and ASP.