Research and Development Group

The Research and Development Group is made up of representatives from all departments in school from teaching and non-teaching areas.  Some members represent more than one department. 

The aim of the Research & Development Group

The aim of the group is to share good practice and to raise standards of both teaching and learning within the School.

The objectives

• To utilise current skills of staff at HGS and promote useful professional development for all.

• To create a more cohesive approach to teaching and learning and nurture a culture of shared ownership and teamwork.

Roles and Responsibilities of Group Members

• To attend 6 half termly meetings and an inaugural meeting in the Summer Term as the Training School Initiative is launched.

• To attend a half day mentor training session

• To ensure the effective training and monitoring of trainees.

• To disseminate ideas / information discussed at the R&D meetings via departmental meetings.

• To bring ideas/good practice/ issues for discussion to the table that may have arisen departmentally.

• To take part in “mini research projects” either within HGS or in conjunction with partner HEI’s/ partnership schools.

• To facilitate inter-departmental, effective and innovative practice in Teaching and Learning.

• To assist in the promotion and effective pursuit of the school’s T & L focus as per School Development Plan. (AfL 2007 )

• To ensure effective communication of shared goals throughout the school.

• To volunteer to give presentations of findings to SMT/whole staff meetings/ Hod’s meetings if and as the need arises.