Research and Professional Development
The school is always looking for new and innovative ways of improving the provision for pupils. We carry out research in different ways to make sure that we are at the front of educational thinking. We take part in collaborative work with other institutions and organisations to improve areas of the school. Recent work has focussed on:
- Brunel University: Physiotherapy programmes and teenagers with cerebral palsy
- Institute of Education: Lesson Study as a professional development resource
- City University: Staff emotional well-being
- PhD research: Resilience for Newly Qualified Teachers
Also, we value professional development for all our staff very highly. Many of our staff are supported to undertake accreditation such as National Professional Qualification for Senior and Middle Leadership; Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning. We also provide high-quality tailored training for staff at all levels and parents.
The school is also a training centre and provides placements, courses, outreach and support to various trainees and schools. This includes:
- Nursing students
- Trainee teachers
- Ealing Primary Teaching School Alliance
- Moving and handling advice and training
- Assistive technology
- Social, emotional and mental health
- Special educational needs and disabilities
Teaching Alliance
John Chilton School works collaboratively with other local schools. It is an active member of the Ealing Primary Teaching School Alliance http://eptsa.castlebar.ealing.sch.uk and the Woodfield Teaching School Alliance http://woodfieldtsa.co.uk