The Learning and Teaching Adviser will utilise data, backed by local knowledge, to assess the needs of the schools. Subsequent action plans will be linked to schools' MSSR, and the L & T Adviser will liaise with CfBT over input into schools in order to avoid duplication.

Cluster staff will be deployed according to the identified need:

• teaching assistants will work with focused groups of children on identified numeracy and literacy programmes
  
• qualified 'facilitators' will work with school staff using coaching methods developed as a result of zone good practice - demonstration lessons will be combined with team teaching, guidance and support, as well as monitoring and evaluation
  
• the LTA will offer similar coaching support to senior staff, or to schools identified as requiring additional support
  
• training will be offered to 'families' of schools who have identified particular needs, as well as to individual schools
  
• schools will be encouraged to utilise the latest technology in order to raise standards of learning and teaching
  
• transition projects will form a significant part of the work
  
• Cluster staff will explore appropriate routes for personalised learning, including work related programmes as appropriate
• family learning activity will support the school focused work, in order to raise aspiration and, subsequently, attainment