Case studies

Engaging, challenging, and motivating… Fosters ownership and accountability in a way that is both supportive and thought-provoking… [creating] a culturally safe space has been key to our progress, ensuring our team feels valued and empowered… professional coaching has been a pivotal part of my own leadership journey as Tumuaki.
The insights, practical strategies, and unwavering support have made a tangible difference in how I lead our school.

The 360 feedback process has definitely been useful in terms of giving me clarity as to how I’m tracking towards my own professional goals, towards being a leader, as well as how we are tracking in terms of the school culture, staff welfare and wellbeing, and for getting the general pulse of the school.
The models of leadership, and philosophies shared, have been really helpful; sessions with SLT using CliftonStrengths helped understand the team, this has deepened trust.

Learning Architects has provided invaluable guidance and coaching for my own leadership journey.  They have facilitated professional growth opportunities that have enhanced my leadership capabilities, specifically through the use of leadership tools and reflective practices that have encouraged me to look at the bigger picture while supporting others to develop as leaders in our kura.

Oaklands School has engaged Rob Clarke for a number of years in a variety of roles. In 2019 we have participated with Learning Architects in a PLD programme as part of the MOE funding scheme. All of our teaching staff participated in a professional development programme on writing within the classroom.
This programme was to build our teachers’ capacity in giving students feedback on writing using teacher inquiry. The staff were well-supported and engaged in this process and have commented positively on having this opportunity to develop their practice.
During the year Rob also worked alongside our leadership team to develop a feedback model which they have used to support our teachers in the classroom.
 
 

I tried several times to get my head and my staff across the line in using google doc’s and google sites. Having contracted Learning Architects to work remotely in a support and mentor role I achieved this and more.
Beyond the technical expertise, what really helped was the strategic, feet on the floor and considered recommendations. You don’t know what you don’t know so to have Rob push my thinking, share new ideas and guide into a better way was a huge win.
I see my schools’ connection with Learning Architects as a partnership, a mentorship and a great ongoing decision.