Tunku Putra-HELP School is proud to announce that it has recently been awarded the CollectivED: Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning in Education Silver Award, an achievement that recognises the school’s commitment to fostering a sustainable and collaborative professional learning environment.

CollectivED is a global community of educational professionals, academics, and students dedicated to enhancing professional development through collaborative conversations, coaching, and mentoring. The Silver Award is a testament to Tunku Putra-HELP School’s dedication to these ideals, specifically highlighting its strengths in four key competencies:

1. Encouraging Collaborative Conversations: The school has successfully created a culture where collaborative conversations are a cornerstone of professional learning, enabling educators to engage in meaningful dialogue that drives personal and collective growth.
2. Building Capacity for Inclusive, Career-Long Learning: Tunku Putra-HELP School has built a robust framework that supports educators in their lifelong learning journeys, ensuring that professional development is inclusive and accessible to all staff members.
3. Removing Barriers to Professional Development: By addressing and removing obstacles to professional growth, the school has ensured that all educators have equal opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, contributing to a vibrant and dynamic learning community.
4. Increasing Opportunities for Educational Change: The school has empowered its staff with the professional agency to implement change, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and well-being.

The CollectivED verification report particularly praised the school’s induction programme and the theoretical foundation of its practices, which have been instrumental in creating an ethos of coaching and self-improvement. The report emphasised that “encouraging and enabling” is the strongest competency at Tunku Putra-HELP School, serving as a building block for the other competencies.

This Silver Award, valid from 2024 to 2027, is not just a milestone but a stepping stone in the school’s ongoing journey towards excellence in professional learning and development. Tunku Putra-HELP School looks forward to continuing its evolution and growth as a learning community in the years to come.