Research School Network: Welcome to the Aspirer Research School, Manchester Hub Supporting schools in and across Manchester

Welcome to the Aspirer Research School Manchester Hub. We were set up just before the summer holidays in 2019 but have only really been active since September. We are an extra arm for the Aspirer Research School based in Macclesfield. Our aim is to help to support schools in and across Manchester access and learn from relevant research. A bit of background about Wilbraham – we are a 3 form entry school, with nearly 700 pupils on role, we have 32% FSM, 13% SEN and nearly 70% EAL. We joined the Aspirer Multi Academy Trust in 2018 and have really benefitted from becoming a member. We are able to offer a lot of EAL support and expertise to the other schools in the MAT and they offer their support to us in return. The Research Hub is led by Sarah Izon and Steve Wheeldon. Sarah is in her 11^th year of teaching. She has been an Evidence Lead in Education for the Aspirer Research School for a year and is also the Y3/4 Middle Leader and the Literacy Co-ordinator. Steve is in his 11^th year as Head and his 25^th in teaching! He is also a Local Leader in Education (LLE). Helen Wright will also be leading maths training at the Hub. Helen has worked at Wilbraham since 1996 across both key stages and been the maths lead for many years. She has completed MAST training and have an MSc in STEM Education. Recently, she took on an SLE role and have supported schools both in the MAT and also across Cheshire. We already have some opportunities for you to come and meet us and see what we have to offer you and your school.

Research BreakfastsJoin us to hear more about the Research School Network and the new hub in Manchester, at Wilbraham Primary. You will get an introduction to evidence-informed practice and hear first-hand from school leaders how evidence has been central to their school improvement journeys.Breakfast will be provided – bacon sandwiches, sausage sandwiches and cheese on toast!All sessions will take place from 8.30 – 10.00amThursday 14^th November Literacy in Key Stages 1 and 2Thursday 21^st November Maths in Key Stages 1 and 2Sign up here – https://researchschool.org.uk/aspirer/events/workshop/Guidance Report TwilightsA taster opportunity for you to walk through the Education Endowment Foundation Guidance reports and begin to explore the implications for teaching and learning in school. The guidance reports contain clear and actionable recommendations for teachers on a range of high-priority issues, based on the best available evidence. All sessions will take place from 4 – 5pmTuesday 26^th November: Literacy in Key Stages 1 and 2Thursday 28^th November: Improving Mathematics in Key Stages 1 and 2Sign up here – https://researchschool.org.uk/aspirer/events/twilight-session/We are all really looking forward to working with schools in our local area and sharing the research that is available. Please follow us on Twitter for future updates @Aspirer_MancHub.