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Middle Leadership Development Programme. Introduction Session Tuesday 27 th November 4pm - 6pm. Facilitator Emma Winter. AIMS. Developing highly effective middle leaders Reduce variation in pupil outcomes Develop a system where leaders of today develop leaders of the future
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Middle Leadership Development Programme Introduction Session Tuesday 27th November 4pm - 6pm Facilitator Emma Winter
AIMS • Developing highly effective middle leaders • Reduce variation in pupil outcomes • Develop a system where leaders of today develop leaders of the future • Develop a learning culture where middle leaders learn with and from other
EXPECTATIONS • Take responsibility for their own learning and development • Engage and work collaboratively with others • Focus on outcomes of their leadership on teaching and learning • Become a critical thinker • Predict and Prevent
OVERVIEW • STAGE 1 = Preparing to start the programme • STAGE 2 = Learning about Leadership • STAGE 3 = The Leadership Challenge • STAGE 4 = Impact and Next Steps
TASK What do you aim to get out of this programme?
TASK Create a Learning Agreement For the Learning Coach and Participant
EXAMPLE • Learning Agreement • Meet regularly • Support each other • Discuss ideas • Challenge each other • Respect each other • Listen • Trust • Open and honest • Encouraging
SUPPORT Cluster Group Head teacher Online Group Participant Learning Coach School Staff Facilitators
TASK How can we work effectively as a team during our sessions? In groups create a set of cluster guidelines
EXAMPLE • Cluster Guidelines • Listen to each other • Give supportive advice • Share thoughts and ideas • Respect each other • Be open and honest • Trust within group • Question and challenge
THE LEARNING JOURNAL • Reflect on your learning • Your journal– write notes, draw, add paper, use word document – on paper or online • Spontaneous thoughts – during sessions – develop ideas later through discussions • Remember – they will be seen by others – LC, facilitators, visitors from NCSL • Online Blogging
ASPIRATIONAL LEADER • Think of a teacher you admire • Write down on post-its his/her qualities • Think of a leader you admire • Write down on post-its his/her qualities • ARE THEY THE SAME?
KEYWORDS • Trustworthy • Good listening skills • Supportive • Available • Approachable • Leads by example • Honest • Reliable • Enthusiastic • Confident • Focused • High Standards
NEXT STEPS • Ensure you have registered on NCSL • Complete Introduction Stage in Learning Log • Diagnostic 360 • Meet with Learning Coach – Minutes • Read the theory: • Leading Learning and Teaching: Closing the Gap • Closing the Gap: A guide to the use of data for Middle Leaders • Bring ideas for Action Plan / Leadership Challenge
Evaluation • Please complete the Evaluation form. • Car Park
NEXT SESSION Wednesday 12th December 2pm – 5pm = LDC Stage 1 Building relationships / group Leadership strengths Identifying gaps Leadership strategies