Empowering Early-Career Educators with Tailored, On-Demand Support

Reaseheath College has adopted the HOW2 Platform to address key teaching and learning challenges, providing educators with the tools and techniques needed to enhance collaboration, confidence, and consistency across the college.

With 60% of staff in the early stages of their teaching careers, the platform offers tailored, on-demand professional development to build confidence and competence. It will provide opportunities to foster collaboration across departments and aligns with the college’s Principles of Effective Delivery, ensuring high-quality, consistent instruction across the organisation.

Reaseheath College’s investment in the HOW2 Platform reflects its commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. The platform addresses the following priorities:

• Supporting early-career educators: Accessible, on-demand support is tailored to the individual needs of educators, helping new staff build confidence and improve their teaching skills.

• Encouraging collaboration across curriculum areas: HOW2 connects traditionally isolated departments, enabling staff to share best practices and foster collaboration across disciplines.

• Enhancing consistency in teaching and learning: HOW2’s evidence-based tools align with the college’s principles of effective delivery, ensuring that teaching practices are consistent and of high quality across the organisation.

• Providing actionable data insights: HOW2’s analytics empower educators and leaders to refine their teaching approaches and drive continuous improvement.

“The HOW2 Platform gives every educator the strategies and tools they need to improve their practice while encouraging a culture of collaboration and shared growth,” said Wendy Brissett, Head of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation at Reaseheath College. ​“With a significant number of staff in the early stages of their teaching careers, and many new to teaching altogether, this support is invaluable.”

Reaseheath College has integrated the HOW2 Platform into its teaching framework in practical, impactful ways:

• Educators follow the college’s five Principles of Effective Delivery, supported by HOW2’s library of evidence-based techniques, ensuring these strategies are applied effectively.

• HOW2 techniques are modelled by the Teaching & Learning team on teacher training programmes and in CPD sessions.

• Lesson Visits now include specific signposting to HOW2 resources, addressing developmental feedback and providing tailored solutions for educators.

• The college has introduced a tiered HOW2 Champions framework — blue, silver, and gold — to encourage mentoring and expertise sharing among staff.

“The HOW2 Platform is becoming part and parcel of our language around teaching and learning,” added Wendy Brissett. ​“It equips our educators to deliver high-quality instruction consistently, build collaboration across teams, and foster continuous professional growth.” 

Reaseheath College, located in Cheshire, is a leading specialist land-based further education institution in the UK. The college offers a diverse range of programmes, including agriculture, animal management, equine studies, engineering, motor vehicle maintenance, and floristry.

Committed to providing high-quality education and training, Reaseheath College equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their chosen fields. The college boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated faculty, ensuring a supportive and enriching learning environment.

Reaseheath College maintains strong industry links, providing students with valuable practical experience and enhancing their employability. The college’s mission focuses on expanding the knowledge, skills, and adaptability of individuals, enabling them to respond to change in the pursuit of excellence and prosperity, particularly in rural communities and land-based business environments.

For more information about Reaseheath College, its courses, and upcoming events, please visit the official website atwww​.rease​heath​.ac​.uk.

The HOW2 Platform is an innovative solution designed to elevate teaching quality and improve student outcomes at scale. It redefines CPD for educators by offering an inclusive, on-demand platform with ²⁴⁄₇ personalised instructional support for all staff, including unqualified and part-time educators.

With a focus on evidence-based, step-by-step techniques, the HOW2 Platform empowers educators to overcome instructional challenges and achieve measurable improvements in student retention, completion rates, and learning outcomes.

Key features include:

• Collaborative tools that bring staff together and enable the sharing of best practices across departments.

• AI-driven guidance to help educators apply evidence-informed teaching strategies across diverse learning environments, from classrooms to labs.

• A rich library of resources designed to support high-quality teaching and learning.

Subscribers gain access to a vibrant community of shared learning and professional growth. Used by educational institutions in the US, UK, and Canada, the HOW2 Platform translates teaching practices into results-driven, evidence-based outcomes.