CPD for early headship outline Design principles:
Offers flexibility for individuals Promotes self evaluation against the Standard for Headship Structured through a Year 1 Professional Learning Plan (PLP as in FRH) Takes account of school and authority improvement plans Capitalises on experiential learning Acknowledges and utilises the power of coaching relationships Coaching/mentoring from experience headteacher CPD to address PLP and including the use of literature Strong focus on impact of learners Recognises the importance of personal qualities and interpersonal skills
Benefits:
Support and challenge in early headship Professional development of experienced headteacher Ensures a continuum of leadership development A sustainable model of leadership development at local level Extension of the coaching culture and capacity at local level
Proposal:
CPD Team engage with 2 FRH authorities to pilot model Findings communicated nationally
CPD early headship