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The David Lewis College journey Anne Price – Director of Education Service at David Lewis Centre. Me in context. Worked in LDD education services for 29years 24 yrs (83%) time in General Further Education (GFE) sector – when GFE went through incorporation in 92/93
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The David Lewis College journeyAnne Price – Director of Education Service at David Lewis Centre
Me in context • Worked in LDD education services for 29years • 24 yrs (83%) time in General Further Education (GFE) sector – when GFE went through incorporation in 92/93 • 5 yrs (17%) time in ISC sector. • Ofsted part time inspector since 2002 • Elected to Board of Director for Natspec • David Lewis Centre has a school which is a member of NASS • That brings many positives – the time invested has reaped many many benefits
How has my career helped the DLC journey? • Been there before and have an understanding – but things have changed • Networking with GFE colleagues key to understanding local 14 – 19 partnership • Cheshire and Warrington Principals’ Group • NW ISC partnership – Natspec regional group • NW NASS regional group
The benefits and frustrations of partnerships • Sit in meetings that could have little relevance to you – make it relevant! • Been here before – we seem to be going back 15 / 20 years?? – flexibility / responsive to change / knowledge • You realise that you have a lot to offer. • Embrace the change – it’s not going away
Personal and organisational qualities • Tenacious – don’t accept no / try different routes • Minnow or Piranha? • Patience • Investment in people’s time • Proactive • Think creatively • It’s time to do your research – informing your strategic planning
Understand the landscape – it’s a different world • Who heads up the Children’s and Families Service in your LA – key starting point. Read the website regularly! • The Children and Young People’s plan for your area • Children’s Trusts – who leads on this ? What stakeholders groups are there? • Local Government Association / Regional Development Agency / Regional Government Office • Need to understand how Local Authorities work – councillor leads • Get to understand you sub-regional grouping. • National Comissioning Framework
A time for excitement ? • Invited to join the Cheshire East 14 – 25 Learning and Achievement Executive. • It’s not just ISCs - everyone’s feeling nervous and uncertain (GFE / schools / local authorities?) • Now handing over to Mark Bayley from Cheshire East – David Lewis College’s host authority