Steplab Hubs

Steplab Hubs are schools from around the globe that are using Steplab in successful, novel and interesting ways to power great PD programmes. They’ve navigated the challenges of contextual adaptation, implementation and culture-building: it would be a shame not to share some of their magic with other schools.

Every term, Steplab Hub schools open their doors for leaders who want to learn about IC, Steplab and implementation of high impact PD. Whether you are a current Steplab user, or are just interested, get in touch with us to book a visit.

You’ll see great systems, like those set up at St Luke’s CofE Academy, Exeter. You’ll be able to walk the corridors, look in the classrooms, watch coaching, talk to coachees and unpick the most powerful components of their instructional coaching programme with other PD leads.

You’ll have the chance to deconstruct the practice of PD leads like Sarah Dickinson and Anya Thomas at Woodham Academy, County Durham. You’ll see how they’ve aligned their wider professional development programme with instructional coaching and hear about their journey: what’s worked, what hasn’t worked and how they’ve tried to address these issues.

At Primary schools like Riverwood Public School, Sydney, you'll hear all about how Sophie Roberts and Julie Mavlian use group rehearsal to lay the foundations for their coaching program and build teachers' understanding of key instructional strategies.

You’ll also have a chance to reflect on your visit with other PD leads. You’ll work through your problems, plans and next steps. You’ll build a network that can support you in the next stage of your implementation.

All of the Steplab Hub schools are finding novel and interesting solutions to the challenges of implementing a great PD programme. If there’s not a school near you, please do let us know. We’re adding new schools all the time.

UK Steplab Hubs

Check out where your nearest Steplab Hub School is and then complete the UK Hubs registration form to sign up or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Australia Steplab Hubs

We’re thrilled that Steplab’s first Australian Hubs are now welcoming visitors. Check out where your nearest Steplab Hub School is and email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Middle East Steplab Hubs

We’re so excited to announce that GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail (Dubai) is our first Steplab Hub School in the Middle East. Complete the registration form to book your visit or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

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  "This day was a game changer! Came away inspired at seeing the impact instructional coaching can make to a school culture alongside so many helpful and practical ideas about how to scale our instructional programme and how to use steplab to drive our school development priorities." Sarah Shepherd, Grace College
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  "A very interesting day at a welcoming school where my thoughts were challenged by the prospect of change for a real and valid purpose." Julie Backler, Milton Park Primary School
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  "What a fantastic opportunity to hear about a school’s journey using instructional coaching to transform teacher practice and student outcomes. It has been so useful to network with other school leaders and troubleshoot key issues with other teaching and learning leads." Cecily Aldington, Chiswick School
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  "It was great to visit a Steplab Hub. It provided very real insight into implementation of Steplab and instructional coaching in the school. We were able to see the impact of Steplab in the classrooms and observe some coaching conversations, which was really helpful when considering how we implement this within our own organisation!" Paul Usher, Inspiration Teaching School Hub