Up to date, trusted training courses delivered how and when you need it. Whether you want to work through a course online, access a recorded session, or arrange a visit to your school, we can help.

At Synergy Education Services, we design training that is practical, up to date, and rooted in real school experience. Our courses give leaders, governors, and staff the knowledge and strategies they need to thrive, whether that’s through improving attendance, building resilience, or stepping into headship with confidence.

Each of our courses have and will be designed to suit your needs. 

Two informative sessions for new headteachers and those serving for a few years, who could benefit from practical guidance on the New Ofsted toolkit. This training programme is designed with you in mind. 

Strengthen your confidence in making sound leadership decisions amidst a myriad of perspectives and complex challenges. Foster a culture of sustainable improvement by building effective, trust-based relationships with stakeholders. Develop the competence to navigate regulatory frameworks with assurance — securing better outcomes for pupils, teachers and wider school community. 

Facilitator:  Jean Watt, a former  Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher, HMI, and current director of school improvement and trustee of a Learning Trust. 

A 120-minute session for governors, which will enable you to understand key priorities to fulfil your role as a governor. 

There are plenty of documents you can read but we can provide you with timely engaging support. As a governor you are offering your service to make a difference in the school community. This informative session will provide you with practical ways to achieve this, while fulfilling your regulatory duties of governance within the scope of the new Ofsted framework. 

Facilitator: Jean Watt, a former Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher HMI, and current director of school improvement and trustee of a Learning Trust. Experienced trainer, who has provided effective governors’ training. 

A two-part series designed to strengthen practice, for leaders assigned the responsibility to lead on Attendance, such as Attendance Officer, Attendance Champion. 

To achieve the best possible outcomes, pupils need to attend. Yet problems with lower than benchmark standards can remain a stubborn issue.  To improve attendance is not simply about trying harder; an intelligent approach is required. This course will, at least, get you to think about the reality of your school’s context and relevance of your current strategy. You understand the complexities; this course will encourage you to dive deeper into how to have an impact on attendance outcomes. Led by a trainer who, as a former headteacher, had first-hand experience of significantly improving attendance.  

Facilitator: Jean Watt, a former Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher HMI, and current director of school improvement and trustee of a Learning Trust. 

Two 90-minute training sessions for Early Careers Teachers, to support you in your wellbeing in a way that optimises your impact. 

As a teacher, you are well aware that wellbeing is important to achieve sustainable results – personal targets, school performance targets and  to raise pupils’ outcomes. Drawing on experience in varied educational settings and their cultural nuances, your trainer recognises the potential areas of tension you may encounter. Self-care is more than waiting for the next holiday or socialising at the weekend. Self-care is necessary for promoting wellbeing, and wellbeing is holistic and therefore, requires an all-inclusive approach. In this session you will be guided in practical steps you can take to improve your wellbeing. 

Facilitator: Sylvia Watt, a former lecturer, teacher, middle leader and senior leader, and current school improvement adviser.