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Programme structure

Becoming an accredited School Improvement Partner (SIP) for primary and secondary schools

There are three steps towards becoming accredited as a SIP for primary and secondary schools:

Stage 1Application and references
Stage 2Online assessment
Stage 3Two-day residential development and assessment programme

Throughout the process, assessment is related to the skills set out in the person specification in The SIP's Brief. The assessment focuses on:

The assessment process is rigorous, evaluating skills and expertise as well as personal qualities to ensure that the right people are accredited as SIPs.

Becoming an accredited SIP for special schools

There are three steps towards becoming accredited as a SIP for special schools:

Stage 1Online self-assessment – to help potential applicants decide whether to proceed with application.
Stage 2Application and references
Stage 3Two-day residential development and assessment programme

Throughout the process, assessment is related to the skills set out in the person specification in The SIP's Brief. The assessment focuses on:

The assessment process is rigorous, evaluating skills and expertise as well as personal qualities to ensure that the right people are accredited as SIPs.