When you reflect on a recently taught lesson...

you can only reflect on what you can recall,

you can only recall what you noticed,

...and what you noticed was largely dependent on what you were attentive to at the time.

Our tools enable you to be more attentive, to take intentional steps to discover what matters and what makes a difference in your unique context.

ERT: Enabling you to keep balance and agency under constant scrutiny...(Press play)

What Does That Look Like In Practice?

Scan the five slides below to get a quick overview of the initial reflective element...

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Yours in Three Easy Steps:

  • Step 1:

    Scan the Tool Selection below and choose a Product Page ->

    (*Scroll down further to access the Collaborative Tools or to schedule a Needs Analysis call)

  • Step 2:

    ... get a better sense of the Tool then Register/Log in to FITS ->

  • Step 3:

    ... follow instructions from our succinct Guidance clips. Purchase a single reflection or Mini/Mighty Bundles within the system, and select your lens from the menu.

    You also have the option to invite colleagues to contribute using a collective account.

Your Tool Selection

intentional reflection is the active ingredient in creating & maintaining effective cpd.

Which lens will you choose To sharpen your focus?

  • Chalkface Check-up

    Chalkface Check-Up is an exercise in self-care. It is designed to secure your sense of balance and agency to ensure you are in the best place to teach effectively. The self-reflective tool uses your experience of a recently taught lesson to monitor your personal and professional wellbeing.

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  • Lesson DnA

    Using your experience of a recently taught lesson, Lesson DnA leads you to closely analyse the learning process and examine what you were aware of and alert to while you were teaching the class. Each review leads you to gain a fresh perspective into how your planning and teaching impact learners.

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  • The Signature of Expertise

    These innovative tools build your ability to 'keep your finger on the pulse’ – to recognise and anticipate fleeting moments in order to respond swiftly and keep your lesson on track. The tools lead experienced, expert teachers to deconstruct and articulate their intuitive practice, equipping them to share valuable insights with their colleagues. A great training platform for less experienced teachers.

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  • Fostering Classroom Climate

    provides you with a suite of tools designed to give you confidence in uncertainty. The two foundational courses equip you with an array of techniques. Subsequent tools encourage you to combine your decision-making capacity with imagination to explore and create effective strategies to respond. An extended set of scenarios enable you to prepare for unfolding events.

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  • Transformative Mentoring: ‘Cycles of Growth’

    offers busy mentors a non-threatening and supportive space for reflection. Drawing upon Professor Rachel Lofthouse's 'Cycles of Growth' model, it provides an opportunity to identify cultural and personal attributes and extract valuable insights from your recent interactions with colleagues. Suitable for all mentors, regardless of experience.

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  • The 'Illusion of Knowing' Series

    These tools place an emphasis on pedagogical exchanges.

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Professional Conversations

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  • Support for CPD Leads

In this free, no-obligation 20-minute call, I’ll provide a tailored link to help you gather staff responses to the Apathy to Action diagnostic exercise.

I’ll also share a second tailored link designed to gauge your staff’s interest in bespoke CPD opportunities. Feedback from selected cohorts or individuals can guide your investment decisions.

Additionally, there will be an opportunity to briefly model how we track the impact of these tools and highlight our recommendation for fostering staff collaboration.

Schedule a Needs Analysis Call

Are you here in a strategic role and interested in understanding the practical benefits ERT can provide for your school?

If so, please see 'In Action' posts and FAQs.

Edusense Reflective Tools in Action:

EDUSENSE REFLECTIVE TOOLS (ERT)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the practical benefits of ERT for our whole school strategy?

Streamlined and Cost-Effective:

Our tools work to optimise your school’s current CPD provision by aligning with your existing programmes. They guide teachers to reflect on their real-time impact in a recently taught lesson. Edusense Reflective Tools are efficient and affordable.

Intentional Reflection:

The active ingredient in effective, sustained professional growth is reflection that has a purpose and a focus. Our tools provide innovative perspectives to transform routine actions into opportunities for insightful reflective practice.

Enhanced Procedures:

Take your current procedures, such as teacher observations and learning walks, to the next level. Edusense Reflective Tools add depth to professional exchanges by allowing teachers to articulate their independent insights and the rationale behind their decisions.

Capacity Building:

Our tools build capacity at the individual level and promote consistency within teams and across your organisation. They provide you with a shared language to address your priorities effectively.

Sense of Agency:

Investing in our tools builds a sense of agency among your staff. We provide an effective way to tap into, share, and disseminate excellence within your unique school context. Regular use of the Edusense Reflective Tools develops a deeper understanding of individual strengths, needs, and challenges.

Performance Management and Appraisal:

Edusense Reflective Tools empower teachers to contribute to their performance management and appraisal processes with structured, data-driven insights. Our tools equip teachers to demonstrate their commitment to continuous improvement and align their professional development with your school's goals.

Recruitment and Retention:

In an era when recruitment is challenging, retaining your staff is crucial. Edusense Reflective Tools harness the potential of your team to continually cultivate professional growth, both individually and together. Our tools equip you to grow your own leaders.

How can ERT contribute to Performance Management and Appraisal?

The data produced by Edusense Reflective Tools offers a valuable contribution to performance management and appraisal processes. Here's how:

Self-Reflection: Edusense Reflective Tools allow teachers to document their experiences, insights, and challenges in the classroom. Teachers can use
this self-reflection as part of their appraisal to demonstrate their awareness of their own practice and their commitment to professional growth - Teacher Standards (Part One: 4, UK): 'reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching.'

Goal Setting: Edusense Reflective Tools include goal-setting features where teachers can identify areas for improvement and set specific objectives for their professional development. These goals can align with performance management and appraisal criteria.

Evidence Collection: Teachers can use the data and insights generated by Edusense Reflective Tools as evidence to support their performance claims during appraisal meetings. This can include examples of successful teaching strategies, improvements in student outcomes, and evidence of continued professional development.

Feedback Loop: Edusense Reflective Tools can facilitate communication between teachers and their appraisers or supervisors. They can share their reflections and progress with their appraiser, fostering a collaborative approach to performance management.

Professional Development Planning: The data from Edusense Reflective Tools can inform the creation of individualised professional development plans. These plans can be aligned with the teacher's goals and areas identified for improvement, further contributing to performance management efforts.

What do I need to use the tools?

You can use the tools on any laptop, pc, tablet or smartphone.

For optimum results, we advise you use a device with a
larger screen for the following tools:

What Do I Do When…? 

What Do I Do When…and Then…?

Do you use different platforms?

Yes, our menu of products and services is divided into four categories: the FITS suite, the 'Rough Gems' range, Resilient Leaders Elements, and Functional Fluency International.

How can I find out how to purchase and access tools and services I'm interested in?

Simply click on the 'View Product' link below each logo and description. Each product has its own page with key information and FAQs to assist your decision-making.

How do I navigate the FITS platform?

Register/Log In buttons are located throughout the website. Clicking one of these buttons will allow you to watch a brief instructional video to ensure a smooth setup. Another video introduces the platform's functionality.

Can you provide reassurance about GDPR?

You can rest assured that we are fully GDPR compliant. Links to our privacy policies will be available on each product page.

What is the pricing?

You can find the pricing details for each product or service
in the relevant FAQs section. There is also a tab on the taskbar.