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Professional Learning for Professional Educators

Supporting high-quality teaching is pivotal in improving children’s outcomes.

A personalised approach

When you engage with an Apple Professional Learning (APL) Specialist – either in person or online – you receive coaching, mentoring and support that’s personalised to the needs of your educators and students.

Team of specialists

Our team of qualified specialists are ready to share their knowledge and inspire your staff with ideas. Our APL packages fit every budget and are tailored to your school’s needs and development.

“Working with an Apple Professional Learning Specialist is absolutely vital to help us to keep moving forward on our journey”.

Sue Wakefield, ACS Hillingdon – Apple Distinguished School

“Promoting effective professional development plays a crucial role in improving classroom practice and pupil outcomes.”
Director, Education Endowment Foundation

Our team of specialists

Meet our dedicated team of Apple Professional Learning Specialists, officially authorised by Apple to provide invaluable guidance and support in schools. They are here to serve as mentors, coaches and guides, helping educational institutions in seamlessly integrating Apple technology into learning environments.

Vickie
Bacon

With over thirty years’ experience in education, as a school leader and practitioner, Vickie is the Lead Apple Professional Learning Specialist for the UK & Ireland. She regularly delivers tailored workshops, bespoke coaching, and mentoring sessions.

 

David
Maguire

David has almost twenty years experience in primary education with 8 years as a Primary Head. He’s passionate about the impact technology has on student creativity and accessibility as well as reducing teacher workloads.

 

Martin
Jones

Martin is an education stalwart, with 25 years of experience including 11 years as a Deputy Headteacher. For the past decade, he’s served as the Director of Value Added Education, championing educational excellence in Welsh schools.

 

Lyndsey
Stuttard

Since 2005 Lyndsey has been an international educator with a focus on digital integration. She recently was awarded the Pearson National Teaching Award for Digital Innovation (silver winner) as well as being named one of the Top 100 Women in Tech in the UK.

 

Eric
McCleery

Eric is Vice-Principal at Pond Park Primary School in Northern Ireland where he has been leading learning with iPad and technology for 10 years.

 

Tim
Lings

Tim is an Apple Professional Learning Specialist with over 15 years’ experience in primary education. He currently leads a 1:1 iPad programme in an Outstanding primary school in southeast London.

 

Apple Professional Learning Packages from Academia

Our team of qualified specialists are ready to share their knowledge and inspire your staff with ideas. Our APL packages fit every budget and are tailored to your school’s needs and development.
Ignite Standard
£1,495
  • Planned workshops with our APL specialists (up to 15 hours).
  • Onsite or virtual planning meeting.
  • Written professional learning plan.
  • Follow up report and recommended next steps.
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Ignite Premium
£2,495
  • Planned workshops with our APL specialists (up to 30 hours).
  • Onsite planning meeting.
  • Written professional learning plan.
  • Follow up report and recommended next steps.
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Ignite Ultimate
£4,995
  • A bespoke package for Multi Academy Trusts and Independent School Groups.
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