Aims

The aim of this programme is to build capacity of middle leaders to lead school improvement, in order to develop high quality learning experiences and improve outcomes for pupils. It supports middle leaders to make a positive difference to learners by enhancing their leadership capacity. 

This programme consists of three half-day face-to-face sessions, facilitated by Education Partners from the EA School Development Service.  

Sessions provide opportunities for participants to engage in high quality professional dialogue with peers and to apply what they learn to their leadership practice. Sessions will focus on the following key questions: 

Session 1

• What is my role and responsibility as a middle leader?
• How do I develop a compelling vision that motivates others?
• What does my leadership feel like to those I lead?
• How do I know how good we are as a team?

Session 2

• How do I create a culture which fosters improvement within my team?
• How do I know what works?
• How do I plan effectively for improvement?

Session 3

• How do I build an effective team?
• How do I manage resistance to change?
• How do I secure accountability?

These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated Education Partner. Participants will attend all sessions and will be supported to engage in inquiry-based practice between sessions. 

Please note: This programme is available to ALCs or individual schools and can be accessed through the school's Education Partner or ALC Link Officer.