The content and quality of the 'No Silver Bullet Course' (on raising standards) has been incredible, so relevant to the school and reminds us all of our core purpose. As Leaders, we can’t rate it highly enough and believe it will have a huge impact going forward.
Raising KS2 outcomes – a complex challenge
Raising KS2 outcomes in schools is a complex challenge. There is no silver bullet, no single solution to guarantee success. However, evidence shows that a combination of strong leadership, a positive school culture, and effective processes can create the right conditions for all children to thrive. This programme provides a practical, evidence-based framework to help you implement strategies that drive sustainable improvements in teaching, learning, and pupil achievement.
Learning Objectives
- To reflect on current leadership strengths and areas for development
- To reflect on current educational challenges and viewpoints related to our schools
- To understand purpose and vision and how they relate to motivation and outcomes
- To develop strategies to foster a culture of high expectations and achievement
- To integrate research from change and accountability models
- To use knowledge and strategy with the aim of raising attainment at KS2.
Sonia Innes
VNET Director
Sonia has just under twenty-years experience in the education sector, fourteen years of which were as a successful Headteacher in three different schools.Since the development of the Better to Best strategy in Norfolk, Sonia has been a stalwart supporter. She has worked as a system leader on behalf of the strategy, a Change Leader on behalf of VNET and a system leader, former member of the Diocesan Board of Education and mentor for the Diocese of Norwich.Sonia believes that the systems of improvement for schools in Norfolk are well-placed to work in partnership to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. She is committed to high quality induction for new headteachers in Norfolk (which she leads on behalf of the Norfolk headteacher’s association, Educate Norfolk) and the development of leadership to secure improvements in schools.
How do I take part?
- Member price £600+VAT per school or federation, Non-Member Price £750+VAT
- Includes four, in person, sessions at Centrum, Norwich Research Park Norwich, NR4 7UG
- Includes two review, drop-in sessions (online)
Session Dates:
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Session 1: Wednesday 14 October 2026
1:45pm - 4:30pm -
Session 2: Wednesday 18 November 2026
1:45pm - 4:30pm -
Session 3: Tuesday 12 January 2027
1:45pm - 4:30pm -
Session 4: Tuesday 26 January 2027
1:45pm - 4:30pm - Review drop-in sessions – date TBC