central scotland partnership
Leadership and Management Development Programme
2010 - 2011
When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, “We did it ourselves.” Lao-tsu
Target audience is identified within the course description using the following code Code Key LAO HT DHT PT T ALL BM/RM SQH
Local Authority Officers Headteachers Depute Headteachers Principal Teachers Teachers All Business and Resource Managers Current SQH participants
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Introduction Context One of the main challenges facing Scottish education is to build on existing strength to create an excellent educational experience and successful outcomes for learners of all ages. Developing leadership is not just about honing the skills of those in the most senior positions, important though that undoubtedly is. It is also about releasing the energies of every member of staff and every learner and about giving each of them a sense that their contributions are valued. The development of such a culture is important in its own right and as response to the pressing requirement to build leadership capacity and to develop the leaders of tomorrow. It is essential that we build a leadership culture in Scottish education which encourages initiative, tackles difficult problems directly and is genuinely aspirational.
Graham Donaldson Leadership for Learning: The challenges of leading in a time of change May 2007
Aims The Central Scotland Partnership Leadership and Development Programme 2010/11 aims to support the delivery of CfE by: provide high quality leadership and management courses aligned to the Standard for Headship offering opportunities at various stages of a professional leadership development meet the needs of individuals share good practice across the five partnership authorities of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Perth & Kinross, Stirling and West Lothian
Rationale The purpose of the Central Scotland Partnership is to: respond to the national agenda in leadership and management have a shared responsibility for resourcing and appropriate training share good practice across five authorities monitor and evaluate the programme to secure best value
Benefits The benefits are: developments which support achievement and maintenance of the Standard for Headship a coherent approach to succession planning across the local authorities opportunities to network and for cross fertilisation of ideas economy of scale to meet target audience needs
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Programme of Courses 1. Leading and Managing Learning and Teaching CSP1 CSP2 CSP3
CSP4
The Role of the Curriculum Leader in the Primary School Leadership of Learning Leading and Managing Learning and Teaching towards a Curriculum for Excellence Letting Go - Supporting Teacher Autonomy
Sheena Devlin, Perth & Kinross Council Fiona Pate, HMIE Prof Christine Forde, University of Glasgow
24 May 2011
Carol Paton, Falkirk Council
9 March 2011
John Swan, Falkirk Council Iain McGhee, Clackmannanshire Council Seonaid MacLean, Clackmannanshire Council Prof Christine Forde, University of Glasgow Sheila Smith, West Lothian Council Con Morris, National CPD Team Chris Ward, Co-operative Learning Group
23 & 24 February 2011 24 November 2010
3 November 2010 7 & 14 March 2011
2. Leading and Developing People CSP5
Creating Effective Relationships
CSP6
The Aspiring Principal Teacher (Secondary)
CSP7
The Aspiring Principal Teacher (Primary)
CSP8
Grassroots Leading
CSP9
Learning Rounds
CSP10
Creative CPD - with a hint of PRD
CSP11
Co-operative Meetings
25 November 2010
20 January 2011 1 December 2010 10 November 2010 15 September 2010
3. Leading Improvement Code CSP12
Course Title Considering becoming a Chartered Teacher?
Presenter Alison Fox, University of Stirling
Date(s) 11 January 2011
CSP13
CSP15
Evidencing the Standards
CSP16
Teacher Leadership
CSP17
Managing & Implementing Change - Picture, Purpose, Plan, Parts & People
Alison Fox, University of Stirling Anne Pearson, Falkirk Council Prof Christine Forde, University of Glasgow Alison Fox, University of Stirling Sean Nash, Next Steps Developments
8 March 2011
CSP14
Maintaining the Standard for Chartered Teacher Strategic Leadership
Ollie Bray & Derek Robertson, Learning & Teaching Scotland
25 January 2011
4 March 2011 28 April 2011 10 May 2011 1 October 2010
4. Using Resources Effectively CSP18
Leadership Learning through ICT
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5. Building Community CSP19
CSP20
Neuro Linguistic Programming Techniques for more Effective Leadership Leading Professional Learning Communities
Karen Beveridge, Kb - Insights
3 & 9 February 2011
Ian Smith, Learning Unlimited & Ghislaine Tait, Stirling Council
30 September 2010
6. Personal and Interpersonal Skills CSP21 CSP22
CSP23
Presentation Skills for SQH participants Communication Skills within Leadership
Adam Curry, Three Dee Ltd Adam Curry, Three Dee Ltd
1 & 8 September 2010 1 March 2011
Leading Effective Professional Development Sessions
Ian Smith, Learning Unlimited
27 April 2011
Look out for flyers advertising our new Professional Dialogue Meetings for Headteachers CSP24
Food for Thought Breakfast meeting
CSP25
Food for Thought Breakfast meeting
CSP26
Food for Thought Breakfast meeting
CSP27
Food for Thought Breakfast meeting
Frank Crawford, Chief Inspector HMie Andrew Brown, Learning & Teaching Scotland Margaret Alcorn, National CPD Co-ordinator Sue Palmer, Education Consultant & Author
7 October 2010
December 2010
15 March 2011
18 May 2011
Booking Arrangements Applications for places on any course in the brochure should be made directly to your own council in line with usual procedures. The closing date for all applications is 18th June 2010 and confirmation of places will be sent directly to applicants by the Central Scotland Partnership administration team based in Clackmannanshire. You are asked to note that the partnership arrangements provide a minimum of 5 places per authority on every course. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by their local administrator. Cancellation Charge Please note there will be a charge - applicants will be notified by their local administrator.
Catering Arrangements Refreshments will be available on arrival at all courses For full day course: lunch is provided For twilight courses: a light snack is provided at 4.30pm
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Leading and Managing Learning and Teaching Course No
CSP 1
Course
The Role of the Curriculum Leader in the Primary School Curriculum for Excellence: how is it looking?
Target Audience
DHT & PT
Date
Tuesday 24th May 2011
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Blackfriars Development Building, Perth
Presenter
Sheena Devlin, Perth & Kinross Council
Aims The purpose of this course is to: share one EA's approach to enabling schools to adopt innovative approaches to curriculum design share examples of good practice from a range of primary schools who have been creative and flexible in their approach to curriculum design
Outcomes participants will have an understanding of expectations of curriculum leaders in schools participants acquire a range of ideas and approaches adopted by schools as they prepare for implementation of CfE
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Course No
CSP 2
Course
Leadership of Learning - in a time of change
Target Audience
HT/DHT & PT
Date
Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Oatridge College, Broxburn
Presenter
Fiona Pate, HMI, National Specialist Leadership
Aims The purpose of this course is to: make participants reflect on good leadership in a time of great change in Scottish education consider the key elements of good leadership and the importance of maintaining a culture of self-evaluation consider recent inspection evidence on leadership to identify some of the characteristics of good leaders look at aspects of leadership which have become key in leading Curriculum for Excellence
Outcomes Participants will have reflected on: the characteristics of good leaders best practice in creating a culture of self-evaluation the developing role of leadership in schools their own practice
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Course No
CSP 3
Course
Leading and Managing Learning and Teaching towards a Curriculum for Excellence
Target Audience
HT & DHT
Date(s)
Monday 7th March 2011 and Monday14th March 2011
Time
09.15 – 16.00
Venue
Dunmar House Hotel, Alloa
Presenter
Professor Christine Forde, University of Glasgow
Aims The purpose of this course is to: Consider different aspects of leading learning in school examine the principles and practices in leadership for learning know and understand the issue of culture and the enhancement of learning explore ways of developing a whole school approach of self-evaluation to promote effective teaching and learning Outcomes knowledge and understand of the principles underpinning leadership for learning the nature of a culture for learning the processes of self-evaluation ability to develop skills in leading learning to take forward a CfE critically appraise culture in school and identify ways forward enhance self-evaluation processes across the school appreciation of the centrality of learning in leadership the role of leadership in enhancing a culture for learning the contribution of robust self evaluation to improving the quality of pupil learning experiences.
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Course No
CSP 4
Course
Letting Go - Supporting Autonomy
Target Audience
HT & DHT
Date
Wednesday 9th March 2011
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Camelon Education Centre, Camelon
Presenter
Carol Paton, Falkirk Council
Aims The purpose of this course is to: examine the concept of "teacher autonomy" explore ways of developing teacher autonomy in your school examine the issues this raises for school leaders
Outcomes deeper understanding of teacher autonomy awareness of a range of strategies that can be used awareness of the associated challenges and possibilities
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Leading and Developing People Course No
CSP 5
Course
Creating Effective Relationships
Target Audience
ALL
Date
Wednesday 23rd February 2011 and Thursday 24th February 2011
Time
09.15 - 16.00 15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Camelon Education Centre, Camelon
Presenter
John Swan, Falkirk Council
Aims The purpose of this course is to: understand what you and others value and what you think is important, improve communications and relationships with those around you identify other people's strengths, and how these strengths can help work performance
Outcomes understanding of others' behaviour in terms of their motivation statement of how to communicate in a way which others will value look at self evaluation of your own behaviour and the behaviour of others as a vehicle for satisfying an important want or motivation understanding the positive potential and significance of the seven motivational types identification of ways of maximising win/win interactions with colleagues
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Course No
CSP 6
Course
The Aspiring Principal Teacher (Secondary)
Target Audience
T
Date
Wednesday 24th November 2010
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Dunmar House Hotel, Alloa
Presenter
Iain McGhee, Clackmannanshire Council
Aims The purpose of this course is to: explore the requirement of leadership in schools and consider the expectations and demands of the role of Principal Teachers (Secondary) examine the knowledge, skills and attributes required of the Principal Teacher
Outcomes identification of the key requirements and demands of the role of PT identification of the knowledge, skills and attributes required of successful PTs ability to audit their own strengths in respect of the above requirements ability to identify opportunities to meet their own development needs
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Course No
CSP 7
Course
The Aspiring Principal Teacher (Primary)
Target Audience
T
Date
Thursday 25th November 2010
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Dunmar House Hotel, Alloa
Presenter
Seonaid MacLean, Clackmannanshire Council
Aims The purpose of this course is to: explore the requirement of leadership in school and consider the expectations and demands of the role of Principal Teacher (Primary) examine the knowledge, skills and attributes required of the Principal Teacher
Outcomes identification of the key requirements and demands of the role of PT identification of the knowledge, skills and attributes required of successful PTs ability to audit their own strengths in respect of the above requirements ability to identify opportunities to meet their own development needs
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Course No
CSP 8
Course
Grassroots Leading
Target Audience
T
Date
Thursday 20 January 2011
Time
09.15 - 16.00
Venue
King Robert Hotel, Bannockburn
Presenter
Professor Christine Forde, University of Glasgow
Aims The purpose of this course is to: develop an understanding of the changing nature of leadership in schools explore the skills and qualities of leaders consider strategies to plan and review leadership development opportunities
Outcomes
appreciation of the changing nature of leadership in schools identification of the processes underpinning leadership development identification of the key characteristics of effective leadership in schools self-evaluate of skills as a leader planning and reviewing development opportunities appreciation of the importance of leadership in improving learning
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Course No
CSP 9
Course
Learning Rounds
Target Audience
ALL
Date
Wednesday 1st December 2010
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
WLEC, Ogilvie House, Livingston
Presenter
Sheila Smith, West Lothian Council
Aims The purpose of this course is to: introduce participants to the principles of Learning Rounds to offer a rationale for using Learning Rounds as a model for CPD to consider the key stages and actions of organising a Learning Round
Outcomes understanding of principles of Learning Rounds practical knowledge to enable you to organise a Learning Round in participants own contexts
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Course No
CSP10
Course
Creative CPD - with a hint of PRD
Target Audience
ALL
Date
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Time
16.00 - 19.00
Venue
Lornshill Academy, Tullibody
Presenter
Con Morris, National CPD Team
Aims The purpose of this course is to: explore some creative approaches to PRD and CPD
Outcomes raise awareness of types/culture of CPD in Scotland and beyond with specific focus on online technology develop an action plan for changes to personal/establishment/authority CPD culture
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Course No
CSP11
Course
Co-operative Meetings
Target Audience
ALL
Date
Wednesday 15th September 2010
Time
09.15 - 16.00
Venue
Broomhall Castle, Menstrie
Presenter
Chris Ward, Co-operative Learning Group
Aims The purpose of this course is to: give participants an understanding of the benefits of co-operative meetings give participants strategies to conduct co-operative meetings
Outcomes
a vision of the benefits of creating a community of leaders and learners strategies to restrict and reculture meetings in ways to promote mutual trust and caring, professional development, and collaborative decision making confidence in using a variety of activities using co-operative learning structure to meet the unique goals of organisations
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Leading Improvement Course No
CSP12
Course
Considering becoming a Chartered Teacher?
Target Audience
T
Date
Tuesday 11th January 2011
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Room C1, Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling
Presenter
Alison Fox, University of Stirling
Aims The purpose of this course is to: explore the Standard for Chartered Teacher in comparison with the Standard for Full Registration explore what it means to be a Chartered Teacher introduce and or develop the skills involved in self-evaluation against a Standard
Outcomes personal consideration of appropriateness of Chartered Teacher pathway identification of stage of readiness to embark on the programme identification of area/s for personal and professional development Participants are encouraged to bring their up-to-date CPD portfolio to inform the discussions.
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Course No
CSP13
Course
Maintaining the Standard for Chartered Teacher
Target Audience
T
Date
Tuesday 8th March 2011
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Room C1, Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling
Presenter
Alison Fox, University of Stirling
Aims The purpose of this course is to: revisit the Standard for Chartered Teacher, identifying areas for continuing development explore experiences of being a Chartered Teacher in a variety of settings articulate impact of current practice update and share current reading and research
Outcomes development of network of Chartered Teachers across the Central Scotland Partnership authorities identification and sharing of innovative, evidence-based practice in a variety of settings critical reflection of current practice in relation to impact on pupils' experience and development
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Course No
CSP14
Course
Strategic Leadership
Target Audience
LAO, HT & DHT
Date
Friday 4 March 2011
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Dunmar House Hotel, Alloa
Presenter
Anne Pearson, Falkirk Council
Aims The purpose of this course is to: examine the attributes, behaviours and actions of successful leaders promote self evaluation examine distributive leadership
Outcomes understanding of strategic leadership awareness of leadership styles and their impact on school effectiveness and ethos reflect on personal leadership style(s) exploration of leadership, its suitability to participants' contexts and ways they might establish it
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Course No
CSP15
Course
Evidencing the Standards
Target Audience
HT & DHT
Date
Thursday 28th April 2011
Time
09.15 – 16.00
Venue
King Robert Hotel, Bannockburn
Presenter
Professor Christine Forde, University of Glasgow
Aims The purpose of this course is to: consider the role of standards in professional learning and practice develop skills in reviewing and appraising practice against a standard consider what makes 'good' evidence
Outcomes understanding of the purpose of standards in professional learning and practice self-evaluation using a relevant standard critical reflection on practice selection of good evidence to support the reflection
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Course No
CSP16
Course
Teacher Leadership
Target Audience
ALL
Date
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Room C1, Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling
Presenter
Alison Fox, University of Stirling
Aims The purpose of this course is to: explore the nature of Teacher Leadership as identified in both the literature and policy explore the experience of Teacher Leadership with participants identify practical steps towards developing Teacher Leadership in individual settings
Outcomes development of a network of colleagues interested in teacher leadership across the Central Scotland Partnership authorities identification and sharing of innovative, evidence-based practice in a variety of settings critical reflection of current policy discourse and literature on Teacher Leadership
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Course No
CSP17
Course
Managing & Implementing Change - Picture, Purpose, Plan, Parts & People
Target Audience
HT, DHT & PT
Date
Friday 1st October 2010
Time
09.15 - 16.00
Venue
King Robert Hotel, Bannockburn
Presenter
Sean Nash, Next Steps Developments
Aims The purpose of this course is to: help participants understand the reasons for change provide them with tools to enable them to plan, manage and implement change in their school or work place support people affected by change
Outcomes reflection on the drivers for change and the impacts that changes will have utilisation of models, tools and frameworks to effectively lead, manage and implement sustainable change creation of a simple communication strategy statement of the resistors to change and how to avoid the pitfalls acquisition of actions to support people affected by change
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Using Resources Effectively Course No
CSP18
Course
Leadership Learning through ICT
Target Audience
ALL
Date
Tuesday 25th January 2011
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Camelon Education Centre, Camelon
Presenter
Ollie Bray and Derek Robertson, Learning and Teaching Scotland
Aims The purpose of this course is to: introduce delegates to a range of new and exciting interactive technologies that can be used to enhance learning and develop leadership capacity
Outcomes Delegates will have the opportunity to: hear about good practice in the use of ICT in Scottish Schools (including games based learning, the use of the social web and immersive technologies) discuss a range of opportunities and tools that are available to practitioners try a range of games and other technologies during a hands on practical workshop learn how ICT can help schools tackle some of the big issues in school such as engagement, motivation and transition be up-dated on issues surrounding internet safety, responsibility use and digital literacy
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Course No
CSP19
Course
Neuro Linguistic Programming Techniques for more Effective Leadership
Target Audience
HT, DHT & PT
Date
Thursday 3rd February 2011 and Wednesday 9th February 2011
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
Oatridge College, Broxburn
Presenter
Karen Beveridge, Kb - Insights
Aims The purpose of this course is to enhance communication skills build better business and personal relationships use language with greater precision to create change in self and others create motivation in self and others
Outcomes improved communication enabling better personal effectiveness ability to lead more effectively and with confidence understanding of how to alter mind sets and be more positive in a variety of situations a deeper understanding of the link between self management and interpersonal effectiveness
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Course No
CSP20
Course
Leading Professional Learning Communities
Target Audience
ALL
Date:
30th September 2010
Time
09.15 - 16.00
Venue
Stirling
Presenter
Ghislaine Tait, Stirling Council and Ian Smith, Learning Unlimited
Aims The purpose of this course is to: provide an overview of an approach to professional learning communities, including the rationale, focus and operation of PLCs focus on what strategies PLC's can use to go deep and not simply look at technique but how professionals come to the job as people introduce participants to materials they can use to set up and support PLC's
Outcomes Participants: are clear about the potential benefits of PLC's have considered how they might be used to best effect in their organisation
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Personal and Interpersonal Skills Course No
CSP21
Course
Presentation Skills for SQH participants
Target Audience
SQH Participants (Unit 4 requirement)
Date
Wednesday 1st September 2010 and Wednesday 8th September 2010
Time
15.00 - 18.00
Venue
The Green Hotel, Kinross
Presenter
Adam Curry, Three Dee Ltd
Aims The purpose of this course is to: examine the principles of presenting effectively offer techniques in structuring content create delivery techniques which make an impact understand different personal presentation styles
Outcomes achievement of a degree of comfort in presenting to formal groups understanding of the variety of communication styles used to present projection of confidence through a controlled, personal presentation style
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Course No
CSP22
Course
Communication Skills within Leadership
Target Audience
PT & T
Date
Tuesday 1st March 2011
Time
09.15 - 16.00
Venue
The Green Hotel, Kinross
Presenter
Adam Curry, Three Dee Ltd
Aims The purpose of this course is to: understand the communication process recognise and overcome communication barriers describe your particular communication styles adapt and blend your style to get the best out of others
Outcomes understanding of the important elements of effective communication appreciation of the communication cycle and how to use it effectively consideration of the effect that changing style can have on others improved communication through action planning
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Course No
CSP23
Course
Leading Effective Professional Development Sessions
Target Audience
All
Date
Wednesday 27th April 2011
Time
09.15 - 16.00
Venue
The Green Hotel, Kinross
Presenter
Ian Smith, Learning Unlimited
Aims The purpose of this course is to: support participants to reflect on what makes effective CPD sessions understand the issues that leaders face running staff development courses practical ideas that will work for you to plan, lead and evaluate CPD sessions
Outcomes planning, preparing and following up on courses use of active learning techniques ability to work with the whole group and small groups ability to give constructive feedback handling of difficult situations
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Communication CENTRAL SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP STEERING GROUP For further information about any of the opportunities in this brochure, please contact your own council representative. CSP Steering Group Clackmannanshire Council Raymond Young ryoung@clacks.gov.uk Tel: 01259 452461
Falkirk Council Anne Hutchison anne.hutchison@falkirk.gov.uk Tel: 01324 501993
Stirling Council Sally Fulton fultons1@stirling.gov.uk Tel: 01786 443432
Perth and Kinross Council Jean Cessford jccessford@pkc.gov.uk Tel: 01738 476332
West Lothian Council Sheila Smith sheila.smith@westlothian.gov.uk Tel: 01506 777493
Central Administration Team Elaine McInally emcinally@clacks.gov.uk Tel: 01259 452459
Claire Hanna channa@clacks.gov.uk Tel: 01259 452457
Local Administrators Clackmannanshire Council Elaine McInally emcinally@clacks.gov.uk Tel: 01259 452459
Clackmannanshire Council Claire Hanna channa@clacks.gov.uk Tel: 01259 452457
Falkirk Council Ann Peoples ann.peoples@falkirk.gov.uk Tel: 01324 501965
Stirling Council Linda Stevenson stevensonl@stirling.gov.uk Tel: 01786 442674
Perth & Kinross Council Lisamarie Jamieson LJamieson@pkc.gov.uk Tel: 01738 476345 West Lothian Council Mags Mitchell margaret.mitchell@westlothian.gov.uk Tel: 01506 777492
Once you have been given a place on a course please direct any queries to your local administrator in the first instance.
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