A question that must cross the minds of prospective eleven
plus parents could be to do with the qualifications and experience of the
teachers.
The Extra Tuition Centre had always been involved in
training and development of staff. New ways of doing things were coming and the
change was in the air. The Extra Tuition Centre chose Investors in People as an
aide to the mechanism of change. The partners believed that Investors in People
would help them to develop a strong and sustainable business. The first aim was
to try to help the teachers and administrative staff feel that Etc had a strong
commitment towards them. The teachers and staff had to feel that their input
was valued.
There was also the very important consideration that parents
would be sent a strong signal that training and development of staff was
considered to be vitally important. The Extra Tuition Centre also wanted
parents to feel that there was a genuine desire to deliver excellence.
Investors in People has a three year audit cycle – an
external auditor arrives and helps the people who are interviewed to understand
their role in the organisation – and also how they feel that they are
appreciated and involved. The three year cycle helps the Extra Tuition Centre to
continually identify areas that could be developed – and have been developed
following the recommendations of the previous assessment.
The development of young A Level students is an essential ingredient.
They are all bright, able and articulate young people. For the children attending
tuition to make progress the A Level students have to understand their
influence as role models. Our A Level students have to feel appreciated – and this
is a continual challenge.
Investors in People is
the heart of the Extra Tuition Centre. The owners have passed the mantle of
developing its people to two gifted leaders. Their insight and drive will help
thousands of children in the years to come.
