Personal Information
Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations, Assessment, Consultancy, Teaching/working with pupils, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Curriculum Design, Oracy, Phonics, Reading and Writing
Region available:
International and National
Social media:
x - @susie_spolander
Website:
www.primarysupportteam.co.uk
Testimonials
"Over the past few years, Susie has been an integral part of the development of our English curriculum. She has supported the leadership team with planning, implementation and monitoring, ensuring results that exceed national standards across all areas. In addition, Susie has tailored training sessions for both the entire staff and individual teachers, strengthening their practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement."
"I just wanted to say thank you for all your help with writing. Our results this year built on the great training that you gave us: 83% of our pupils hit the expected level in writing with 20% working at a greater depth! To say we were pleased would be an understatement and we thought you might like to know the impact that you were a part of."
"I have worked with Susie over many years. When I needed some staff training on key priorities, I asked Susie to support. Her knowledge of current developments were particularly useful, both supporting staff and challenging their thinking. The focus on grammar and whole class guided reading has certainly supported the staff in improving attainment for children. Our KS2 results clearly show the impact of the support."
"Susie is clear, has great subject knowledge and speaks with passion and enthusiasm. The project gave practical ideas that can be implemented straight away."
"I have tried your method for writing for the first time over the last couple of weeks and I am overwhelmed by how well it has turned out. I am excited about feeding back to school and sharing the experience so that they can also move forward. I just wanted to say a massive thank you for your guidance and support."
Profile
With over 25 years in education, Susie is an experienced teacher, leader and English consultant, working with schools and organisations both nationally and internationally. Drawing on her comprehensive understanding of curriculum, assessment, and effective teaching methodologies, she guides school leaders, teachers support staff and governors in developing their strategy and practice to improve pupil outcomes. Having served in a variety of educational roles, including as a Local Authority School Improvement Consultant for both Oxfordshire and West Berkshire, Susie specialises in designing and delivering tailored training programmes and projects to address educational priorities, working with individual schools, academies, trusts and partnerships, as well as collaborating with institutions such as Oxford University Press, Hachette Education, BlueSky Learning and Edge Hill University. Susie is passionate about inspiring teachers and engaging learners. Her face-to-face and online training is of high quality: rooted in the curriculum and providing evidence-based practice coupled with creative teaching and learning approaches. She believes in a bespoke approach to school support, working alongside school leaders, class teachers and support staff to develop practice through a range of leadership and classroom-based strategies, always precisely tailored to the identified needs of the school.