South West and Mid Wales Consortium

Recent Events

Leadership Development Project (DCELLS Pilot)

Day One Materials

DCELLS Professional Learning Communities Development Programme

A DCELLS led PLC development programme will be taking place in the Autumn and Spring Term. The programme will be led by Professor Alma Harris and Michelle Jones. Representatives from 210 schools together with LA officers are participating in this valuable professional development activity. Feedback on the programme will be on the website in the Summer Term.

For dates, venues and further details click here

Working Together to RAISE Attainment for All: 20 October 2010

Keynote Speakers included: Louise Stoll and Robert Jewell.

The conference provided an opportunity to

explore the use of professional learning communities as a vehicle for promoting school improvement.
attend workshops and hear first-hand from teachers who have been instrumental in the coordination of action research projects to improve both the well being and achievements of pupils from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds.
gain an understanding of attachment theory and its role in supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds