Sleuth Training
We have unrivalled experience and expertise in the use of behaviour tracking data for improving behaviour management so naturally most of our training provision focusses on the use of behaviour tracking systems, in particular Sleuth. However, we provide training and advice on many aspects of behaviour management for all schools, not just those using Sleuth.
Our training services fall into 3 main areas described below. However, the content of any training session can include elements from each of the different areas. Select the elements you would like to include, for a half or full-day session, and we will advise and put together a training package to meet your particular needs.
| Training | Description |
| Sleuth Advisory/Consultancy | How to plan and implement Sleuth. A review of existing behaviour policy will provide the framework for tracking behaviour to improve the managment of it. How to customise Sleuth to your policy and monitor its application in practice. We will advise on how to meet each of your outcomes and the criteria for success in your policy |
| Sleuth User Training | Hands-on user training. Staff will learn how to enter incidents, how to analyse data and run reports, learn how to personalise Sleuth to their own role so they can quickly review data relevant to their responsibilities |
| Behaviour Management Training | Making the most of Sleuth. Using the data in Sleuth as evidence for improvement, input to CPD, for developing behaviour improvement strategies in and out of the classroom |
For all implementations of Sleuth we recommend schools have at least a half-day of Advisory/Consultancy. This lays firm foundations for the continued use of Sleuth, helping to make sure the school realise the benefits of tracking behaviour and achieve their desired outcomes.
Key Users - A successful implementation of Sleuth involves a group of staff. This group usually includes the person in school responsible for behaviour and the behaviour policy (often a Deputy or Assistant Headteacher), some Middle-Managers (Head of Year/House/Dept), and maybe a SENCO, Data Manager and/or Network Manager. It is important that collectively this group have ownership of the school's behaviour policy and have a clear idea what outcomes they want from using Sleuth. We recommend all schools have at least a half-day of Sleuth Advisory training for the Key User group.
Staff - Sleuth User Training is by no means a pre-requisite for using Sleuth, most staff are able to use the software itself without any formal training. However, a couple of hours with a trainer can give staff the confidence and direction to make the most of Sleuth as a behaviour management tool for planning, developing strategies and supporting colleagues and students. Some schools prefer to use their own staff to provide hand-on user training and we are happy to support this by training key users who can then train colleagues.
Training can take place before, during and after you have implemented Sleuth. There is no substitute for good planning and this is often all schools need for a successful implementation.
- Before Implementation - In order to have the greatest impact on improving behaviour, behaviour tracking should be a whole school initiative and every whole school initiative requires careful planning. Our Sleuth Advisory training includes a review of existing policy and a demonstration of how Sleuth will support your policy in practice. From our experiences of implementing Sleuth in hundreds of schools we have identified approaches to implementing Sleuth and tracking behaviour that are successful and ensure all of your outcomes are met.
- When You Start Using Sleuth - When Sleuth is set-up to reflect your policy and school environment you are ready for staff to start using it. At this stage we can provide Sleuth User Training on-site. This is hands-on training in the use of Sleuth according to your own policy. Staff will learn how to enter incidents, how to analyse data and run reports, learn how to personalise Sleuth to their own role so they can quickly review data relevant to their responsibilities.
- After Implementation - Based on the analysis of your recorded behaviour data we can advise on developing and monitoring effective improvement strategies. Within a short time of using Sleuth it will be evident if practice differs from policy and we can advise on how to identify and resolve such issues so policy and practice are one and the same, providing evidence for OFSTED and your SEF. Training can be delivered as Behaviour Management CPD workshops using your own data to focus on exactly the behaviour your staff are dealing with day-to-day. We can provide advice on analysing your data to develop behaviour strategies for whole school, groups or for individual students. We can also advise on analysing data to monitor specific improvement programmes such as SEAL or the Every Child Matters outcomes.
| Training | Duration | Cost | Description |
| Day | 6 hours | £800 | On-site bespoke training, timings to suit training content, staff availability and facilities. For an example of how the content can be delivered, see Example Sleuth Training (Day). If you require a longer session, additional hours can be provided at £150 per hour. |
| Half-Day | 4 hours | £550 | On-site bespoke training, timings to suit training content, staff availability and facilities. For an example of how the content can be delivered, see Example Sleuth Training (Half-Day). If you require a longer session, additional hours can be provided at £150 per hour. |
Costs exclude VAT. Travel and accommodation expenses up to £100 are included, excess expenses will be charged. Mileage will be charged at £0.50p per mile for the return distance from our Bristol office.
To discuss your training options please get in touch with us and we will plan a session around your requirements.