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INSET:
Management Development for Headteachers, Subject Leaders and SENCos
Identifying
and Developing Middle Management Skills in First Schools
First
NB
This course is for those who have a responsibility which is non
subject specific, eg., year leaders / assessment / key stage / early
years co-ordinators, etc.
The
aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding
required of Middle Managers to effectively lead and manage other
colleagues in order to promote high standards of achievement for
all pupils.
By
the end of this course participants should have:
- An understanding
of the importance and purpose of the role of the Middle Manager
- Enhanced
skills in order to carry out that role
- A clear understanding
of the role of Middle Managers as an integral part of whole school
management in the drive to improve standards
- A deeper
understanding of one chosen aspect of management
This
course will consist of six compulsory components which will include
three half day centre-based sessions at Hepscott Park.
The
six components are:
- A short pre-course
task.
- An introductory
half day session which clarifies the importance and purpose of
the role of middle manager, identifies the skills and competencies
required to fulfil this role and focuses on an issue for development
in the participant’s own school. (Autumn term)
- School-based
research and development focused on planning for improvement in
a chosen area of management. In-school support will be available
on request from a member of the Standards Division.
- Centre-based
half day session. Participants will have the opportunity to feedback
and discuss school-based research findings and will develop strategies
for further improvement. (Spring term)
- Continuing
development work in school.
- Centre based
half day session. Effective management - supporting and advising
colleagues; leading and managing meetings; promoting high standards
of achievement. (Summer term)
The
expectations of the course are:
a. Participants
will be expected to complete all components including school-based
development work.
b. Colleagues
will support one another through the network and by forming support
partnerships where appropriate.
WH009:
all sessions
1.15 to 4.30pm on
Friday
26 November 1999, Tuesday 21 March and Thursday 15 June 2000
at
the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park
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Northumberland
Local Education Authority
Education Development Centre Hepscott Park Stannington Morpeth
NE61 6NF
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