PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR NON-TEACHING STAFF

1. PLNTS Professional Learning for Non Teaching Staff PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR NON-TEACHING STAFF • PLNTS

2. PLNTS Professional Learning for Non-teaching Staff SRG PL Delivery & challenges • Professional Learning for Non-Teaching Staff (PLNTS) SAS Staff Reference Groups (SRG) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 School Administrative and Support (SAS) staff Reference Group (SRGs) across the state. • Managed and delivered by volunteers. • Mixed representation of classifications on each RG – inadequate representation of some large classifications. • Some SRGs earn significant revenue/others don’t. • Return on investment was not tracked. • Varying quality assurance. • Inconsistent content and quality. • Replication of effort across the state • Activities varied across the state – Not equitable • Access to PL; access to presenters; varying quality/expertise of presenters not even across the state • Customer needs were not met as the delivery of PL was not based on the needs. • Varied customer experience across the state. • PLF did not have a role statement/permanent role • SRG members reported high levels of stress. • Lack of experienced staff in Learning and Development.

3. The Professional Learning structure Focus the PL/training on the identified needs of the workplace • One state, one team • Greater representation • Clear focus • Aligned • Maximising expertise Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 3

4. PLNTS Professional Learning for Non-teaching Staff The Journey Since May 18 • Professional Learning for Non-Teaching Staff (PLNTS) Coaching and Mentoring Program Commenced for SAM - Primary Professional learning across the state delivered including SRG commitments Funding approved for next three financial years Transitional governance established Revised PLNTS Organisational Structure approved Budget bid / business case (Funding) approved by Deputy Secretary. Current PLNTS team established (Two delivery teams and a content team) 41 staff members 8 staff members

5. Professional Learning delivery • Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) team, are designing, developing and facilitating quality professional learning for non-teaching staff • The PLNTS team are working closely with other directorates and school-based staff. • Collaboration with working groups is assisting us to determine professional learning needs. Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 June 2019 Slide 4

6. Leadership Pathways Team - PLNTS • What is happening to support the program? Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V4.0 June 2019 Slide 6 of 17

7. Governance Structure – staying connected Project Control Group (PCG) Community Liaison Officer Working Group School Administrative Manager Working Group School Administrative Officer Working Group School Learning Support Officer Working Group Aboriginal Educational Officer Working Group Business Manager Working Group General & Farm Assistants Working Group 2 x representatives from Professional Learning for non-teaching staff (PLNTS) team 2 x representatives from each operational directorate (1 – Primary, 1 – Secondary) = 12 1 x PSA Representative Additional members may be added to each group to meet participant needs Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 5 Consultation Groups PSA, SPC, PPA, SASSPA SRG former Chair Reps

8. But what have we been doing?

9. PLNTS Professional Learning for Non-teaching Staff Professional Learning Delivery – Key Achievements (Feb – May 19) • Professional Learning for Non-Teaching Staff (PLNTS) Conferences Specific Training Coaching and Mentoring • Three tier coaching and mentoring program for School Administrative Managers • Tier 1- Individual differentiated coaching and mentoring • Tier 2 – Small group focused • Tier 3 – State wide conference • Coaching and Mentoring - Primary • Tier 1 – 145 Participants • Tier 2 – 114 Participants • Coaching and Mentoring - Secondary • Tier 1 – 63 Participants • Tier 2 – 95 Participants • Key participant groups • School Administrative Manager (SAM) • 20 Conferences delivered across the state. • 2,305 participants (50% regional, 50% metro) • Key participant groups • Business Manager (BM) • School Administrative Manager (SAM) • Community Liaison Officer (CLO) • General Assistant (GA) • Farm Assistant (FA) • Science Assistant • 214 training events delivered across the state. • 860 participants (80% regional, 20% metro) • Key participant groups • All Non-Teaching Staff

10. Tertiary leadership • 2 year pilot program • Diploma of Leadership and Management • Opportunity to enhance leadership and management skills to support the role of School Administrative Managers and Business Managers. Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 June 2019 Slide 6

11. PLNTS Professional Learning for Non Teaching Staff Excellence in School Administration (ESA) - coach-mentoring - eLearning Learn your own way

12. Excellence in Schools Administration (ESA) Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3 – SAMs and A/R SAMs EOI Term 3 Closed 19 July Coaching and Mentoring program - commencing later in Term 3, 2019 Tier 1 – individualised support provided to SAMs who are new, relieving or acting Tier 2 – small group support provided to SAMs who have completed the tier 1 level and experienced SAMs who are working in a new context Tier 3 – broad development and support offered to all SAMs state-wide Excellence in School Administration coaching and mentoring program Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 8

13. E-Learning Option What does e-learning include? • ESA Framework • There are two courses available: • Relationships • 10 modules with 21 sessions • Total duration - approximately 5 hours • Administrative Practice • 8 modules with 8 sessions • Total duration - approximately 5 hours _____________________ • No prerequisites - access online anytime • Participants must complete quizzes to proceed within a session • Participants receive certificate on course completion • MyPL records completed modules and courses. Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 13

14. When can they start? Now! ESA eLearning modules were launched on Monday 22 July 2019 Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 14

15. How can they access it? • ESA eLearning on MyPL Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 15 • Access the ESA eLearning courses anytime on MyPL using your DoE username and password. • Course IDs: • NR24856 Excellence in School Administration (ESA) Framework - Relationships • NR24862 Excellence in School Administration (ESA) Framework - Administrative Practices • 1. In your Staff portal – click MyPL • 2. Click Browse Learning 3. Enter ‘ESA’ or a course ID then click search

16. Yammer • For the latest professional learning information join Yammer network groups. Non-teaching staff (NTS) have been encouraged to join Yammer during other training sessions they attend. Participant guides have been provided with step by step instructions how to launch Yammer and join the network group that supports their role with the latest professional learning information and discussions. Once our NTS have access to Yammer they can search for their role network group by typing DoE into the search field. Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 16

17. Non-teaching staff professional learning calendar Professional learning for non-teaching staff webpage Professional learning for NTS Calendar Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 17

18. Professional learning information, resources and calendars for non teaching Staff • Professional learning for non teaching staff • Information about professional learning for non teaching staff including links to a course catalogue, professional learning calendar and resources are found on the Leadership and High Performance website. • After selecting the Leadership and High Performance link from the Inside the department A-Z tab select: • Professional learning • Professional learning for non teaching staff • Our course catalogue and calendar have a large range of professional learning events available for non teaching staff in your area and are a great resource to keep you up to date so you don’t miss out. Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 19

19. How to add the Leadership & High Performance icon to your Essentials Our NTS can add the Leadership & High Performance icon to their portal landing page for easy access and up to date professional learning information. Leadership & High Performance | Professional learning for non teaching staff (PLNTS) V5.0 July 2019 Slide 20

20. PLNTS Professional Learning for Non Teaching Staff Professional Learning Team Contacts Contact the team for any enquiries regarding Professional Learning for non teaching staff and support in your school PLNTS@det.nsw.edu.au