Putting APP at the heart of learning for every pupil is now a key priority at school, local authority and national level. Indeed, many schools are already engaged in APP as part of their AfL work. The course will give constructive and practical advice on how to lead and manage APP at departmental level with an AfL focus.

APP/AfL has had most impact on teaching, learning and pupil progress when it is supported and driven forward by middle managers. APP/AfL can help a department meet the challenge of increasing rates of progress for pupils by improving motivation, engagement and success in learning. The course helps middle leaders understand this connection and give practical strategies to support the implementation of APP and further enhance the AfL strategy.