Scaffolding the expectation
Breaking the next step down, reducing uncertainty and giving learners enough support to get started, keep going and experience success.
Creating alignment gives us the direction. These four skills help us turn that shared understanding into everyday practice. They are simple enough to use in any classroom, corridor or conversation, but powerful when they become part of the adult muscle memory across a whole school.
Returning to the agreement
Calmly bringing the conversation back to what has already been agreed. Clear, predictable, and consistent, without adding shame, argument or unnecessary escalation.
Building the Swansea skills
Noticing to nudge
Spotting the small signs that a learner is moving in the right direction and using what we notice to strengthen effort, regulation, engagement and progress.
Facilitating access
Working out what is getting in the way and making the route more accessible, while keeping expectations and aspirations high.
Navigating Together
We’re really pleased to be navigating alongside schools across Swansea.
This is your space for upcoming events, resources, training and practical support. Every school can access the online learning and resources below, designed to help you build on what is already working and keep moving forward.
You’ll also find information about the additional support available across Swansea, including learning walks, training, and more tailored work where it is needed.
Come back whenever you need ideas, tools, a bit of direction, or a reminder that you’re part of something bigger.
Creating alignment
Before we ask adults to do things differently, we need to help them understand why.
These two keynotes are here to help Swansea schools create a shared direction across whole teams. Use them with staff to build a common understanding of modern childhood, emotional safety, trauma, and the conditions that children need to engage, learn, and move forward.
They are designed to help adults face the same way, hold high aspirations and make the route to those aspirations more accessible.
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Cuppa & a chat?
You don’t need to wait until something feels difficult to get in touch.
Maz is here to help Swansea schools stay connected with the Navigate team, make the most of the support available, and keep things moving between sessions. Book a check-in, ask a question, share what’s working, or talk through something you’re trying to figure out.
