Leadership Strategy and Skills

Keeping a Professional Learning Journal

What is a professional learning journal and why is it so important to keep one?

GESS Talks Webinar 11 - Promoting and Ensuring Quality Practice in the Early Years

The latest GESS Talks webinar focussed on the vital elements that should be considered in Early Years care and education today.

GESS Talks Webinar 11 - Promoting and Ensuring Quality Practice in the Early Years

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 21 September 2022 and examine the vital elements that should be considered in Early Years care.

Positive people management strategies

Creating positive relationships, a supportive environment and a sense of belonging are all key.

Working towards outstanding from the start

Outstanding teaching makes for outstanding learning. How can your school or nursery achieve such ratings from the get go? Here are some tips.

When Kids Are Grieving and Behind Academically, Quality Conversation is the Antidote

Social-emotional learning is seen as nice, at times even urgent, but hard to find the time for. It's a dilemma, however, that shouldn’t exist.

GESS Talks Webinar 10 - The evolution of education; are we facing a future skills gap?

This webinar brought together innovative educators and leaders at the forefront of the education evolution.

The Power of Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is a superior technique for maintaining order and establishing a conducive learning environment.

GESS Talks Webinar 10 - The evolution of education; are we facing a future skills gap?

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 14 June 2022 and discuss how the evolution of education is impacting educators' roles.

Save the Date for IPSEF Global

GESS is proud to support the one-day event running on the 30th of June 2022 in London.

Introducing the T4 Insights Panel

T4 Education exists to support teachers and schools as agents of change and in two years, they've developed a truly global community of educators.

School Visits - a professional development tool

When we think of continuous professional development for teachers, learning through school visits is a must.

Developing reading in the early years

One of the most lasting ways EY practitioners can impact childrens' overall success and joy is by instilling in them a love and passion for reading.

Top Reasons to Attend the Middle East School Leadership Conference

GESS is proud to be a partner and a supporter of the Middle East School Leadership Conference, being held in-person and online, from 1-2 March 2022.

You’ve Identified the Gaps, What Do You Do Now?

When talking about learning gaps, it’s important to understand how they form.

GESS Dubai 2021 - Show Video

Take a look at some of action from onsite at GESS Dubai 2021, the leading Education Conference & Exhibition in the MENA region.

Special Education Needs – 4 things We Can Do Differently In 2022

Let us keep sincere our sensitivity to students' diversity and our motivation high, to provide meaningful opportunities for SEN students in the new year.

Celebrating Small Successes and Watch Your Learners Grow

Celebrating success is a great way to boost motivation, confidence and class morale.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Glen Radojkovich & Nicki Williams, Heads of School Improvement at Taaleem

We got to learn more about the organizational culture Taaleem have developed to to ensure they retain happy, healthy and inspired staff.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Mohamad Saad - Principal AJYAL International School, MBZ, Abu Dhabi

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 21: Eman Hamshari - Innovation & Engagement Lead, American Academy for Girls

 

We chatted with Eman after her conference session about all things Digital Leadership and creativity in education.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Dr. Richard Churches - Lead Adviser, Education Development Trust

Dr. Churches talks about his many talks at the show and his work at the Education Development Trust.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Janecke Aarnaes - Director, Universal American School

Janecke discusses her talk at the show which is all about "Experiential Learning" and the purposeful opportunities that it can provide students.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Dr. Saima Rana, Principal & CEO, GEMS World Academy

10 Career Habits to Master

Developing your professional skills is something that never stops, it should continue to happen throughout the entirety of your career.

How will you handle another disrupted school year?

2020 was the year we did the best we could in an impossible situation. 2021 is poised to be the moment countries turn the page and double down on education.

The Importance of Building Skills

This global pandemic has thrown the world into a confused disruption. But what impact has this had on your future career plans, growth plans and dreams?

Lifting the lid on student potential

“All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop those talents.” John F Kennedy

The MENA education sector: A blueprint for success

Taking place on 14 July 2021, 14:00 BST/UK and targeting education suppliers, this webinar will provide key insight into the MENA region's education sector.

Sustainability in Schools – Going Beyond Green

Have we truly changed the understanding of what sustainability means and looked beyond the easy wins to tackle the tough but necessary changes required?