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» Promoting, embedding, recording really good teaching

» Future planning for consistent excellence – includes time and stress management.

Those participating in the programme will have a headteacher mentor with a proven track record of excellent leadershipBook your place here Strategic Headteacher Programme This programme is for headteachers who have been in post a number of years (5+). It will provide input to keep them abreast of current practice. It will be of value to headteachers who have not yet had the opportunity to experience a Serving Heads’ Programme and will also be of value to Heads wishing to secure rapid improvement for their schools. The sessions include pre-tasks, group activities and one to one discussions with an experienced head. The programme will include psychometric testing which will enable practitioners to explore their leadership approaches as well as considering aspect of building an effective Senior Leadership Team. Pre tasks will be designed to support essential headship work and will centre on matters related to self evaluation, planning and school improvement and building capacity. The programme will examine practical approaches to the wide range responsibilities of an effective head and will also give practitioners an opportunity to reflect on their own school issues and professional development needs. Book your place here

Improving Leadership Skills for Deputy Headteachers The 6-day programme will provide deputy head teachers with a framework that will enable them to explore excellence in all aspects of leading a learning organisation. Through the framework, practitioners will have the opportunity to evaluate the cause and effect relationships of what schools do and how it affects its achievements. The programme will discuss the fundamental concepts of excellence and how excellence can be achieved across our learning organisations. Book your place here

The leadership development offer in central south Wales is designed to meet three principal objectives:

» To develop the next generation of headteachers and ensure that they are well prepared for the crucial role of headship and are offered a sustained professional development programme to support them into post

» Develop further the skills, expertise and knowledge of the region’s existing cadre of successful leaders to enable them offer wider system leadership as we move towards a school-led system, and new school organisation models such as federations

» Provide a coherent development pathway along the professional learning pathway from ITE to executive headteacher

In addition to the free hub-based leadership models detailed in this prospectus, the Central South Consortium has commissioned a series of programmes in partnership with other providers. Programmes include:

The Aspiring Headteacher ProgrammeThis programme supports aspiring headteachers who are aiming to gain a headship in the next 18 months. This is a multi-session programme which will reflect the requirements of the new national leadership standards and NPQH, an assessment process to identify practitioners’ strengths and areas for development, use of data, performance management, finance and governance

New to Headship Programme This 6 x half day programme is designed for Headteachers in the first 18 –24 months of Headship, ideally as soon as possible after securing their new post. The programme will cover the following aspects: » Leadership styles and behaviours and

developing own vision » Strategic planning and school improvement » Getting accountability right » Getting the most from staff –structures, talent

development, difficult conversations

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Peer EnquiryThis is a developmental leadership model where trained headteachers conduct an ‘enquiry’ in a colleague school, looking at practices, learning and teaching, data and processes to identify strengths and areas for development. Almost a quarter of central south Wales schools have now been involved in peer enquiry. External evaluation and practitioner feedback has been extremely positive. Characteristics of peer enquiry:

» Hosting a Peer Enquiry is free » Leading a Peer Enquiry generates £1250 for your

school » It is not an inspection » It is a rigorous and robust process » The enquiry process is run by headteachers for

headteachers » Professional benefits are proving to be

reciprocal and sustained » It boosts self-evaluation and school

improvement planning » Schools working with practitioners from schools

outside their Local Authority and School Improvement Groups develop wider networks of collaboration.

» New partnerships have resulted in innovative practice sharing and teacher development opportunities

If you would like to lead or host a peer enquiry, please contact Alison Tovey ([email protected]).

Executive HeadshipThis is a six full day programme to prepare headteachers to lead in a multi-school environment. Aspects of the programme include:

» Introduction to Executive Headship – scope of the role, responsibilities and accountability, formal agreements, governance

» Targeted school visits to two federations with prepared questions

» Practicalities of soft/ hard federation. Staffing, finance, communication

» Workshops with experienced federation Heads exploring their unique approach to the role

» Case studies and practical activities to develop understanding of the Executive headship role. Will include curriculum issues, quality of teaching, use of resources and joint v distinct ethos

Consultant LeadershipA one day training programme for experienced Headteachers who have the ambition and capacity to become ‘Consultant Leaders’ for the Consortium.

If you are interested in challenging yourself even further, and are willing to support and mentor new Headteachers, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for Headteachers who:

» Are outstanding serving Headteachers with at least 4 years Headship experience

» Expect to remain at their current school for at least one year after being selected

» Have the full support of their school’s Governing Body and Director of Services

» Have evidence of school to school support » Can show significant added value in their

school’s results over the last three years. More detail about programme content and costs are available from the regional professional programme manager, Jendy Hillier ([email protected]) or via your Challenge Adviser.

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Leading And Managing Change And Designing Great LearningThis early and middle leadership programme, delivered by the RCT West Professional Learning Network, is designed to develop the impact of early and middle leaders on provision and standards.

Sessions include a focus on:

» Vision » Leadership » Bringing about change and measuring impact on

pupil progress » Designing great learning » Gathering information » Providing feedback to key stakeholders

Date(s)/Commencing 11th May 2017Timings 9.00am–4.00pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCode 16/1077Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 20th September 2017Timings 9.00am–4.00pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCode 16/1078Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 23rd January 2018Timings 9.00am–4.00pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCode 17/1079Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Sharing good practice in a supportive atmosphere has led to the strategies shared being

very successful and making such a difference in a small time-frame

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Future Middle LeadersA programme for Welsh medium primary teachers who are aiming for a TLR or unit leader role in the near future.

Preparation for the role of middle leader:

» Opportunity to self evaluate practice and professional skills against professional leadership standards in order to identify elements for further development.

» Series of workshops to share experiences, good practice and evaluate professional practices

» Develop an individual improvement plan based on the self evaluation and standards

Date(s)/Commencing 12th May 2017Timings 1.30pm–3.45pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) Ysgol Gymraeg Melin

GruffyddLanguage WelshCode 17/1012Cost FreeCronfa Book here

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Distributed Leadership – Building CapacityThe programme for Primary Leaders will enable practitioners to improve school effectiveness by building capacity for school improvement.

It will look at the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders to achieve distributed leadership, including governor organisation and accountability.

Enabling schools to facilitate change and raise standards through:

» Understanding how the impact of a shared vision, clear strategic direction and effective distributed leadership can change the culture of a school.

» The leadership vs management culture to build capacity.

Date(s)/Commencing 22nd June 2017Timings 9.15am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Llanishen Fach Primary

SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1046Cost FreeCronfa Book here

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Existing Middle Leadership Development ProgrammeThe programme will provide existing middle leaders with the opportunity to reflect on their own practice and experience with regard to the new Leadership Standards and provide opportunity for targeted development. Practitioners can expect to develop essential leadership skills and will undertake an element of strategic planning linked to their area of responsibility and will be supported by existing middle/senior leaders from FCS in the implementation of such planning and the monitoring and evaluation of the improvement activity. Provision will be differentiated to meet the needs of the practitioner and their area of accountability. Where appropriate opportunities will be provided for practitioners to undertake a shadowing experience at FCS. The EMLDP will also provide an opportunity to establish a network of colleagues in similar positions in their career across CSC and support practitioners in making their next steps on the leadership continuum.

Date(s)/Commencing 13th September 2017Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Ferndale Community SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1089Cost FreeCronfa Book here

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The Teaching Toolkit: A Consistent Approach To Raising StandardsA practical one day workshop and ½ day follow up where practitioners will examine a wide range of effective teaching and learning strategies, and explore how these strategies can be embedded to develop a consistent, robust platform for teaching and learning at their schools. After evaluating the current impact of their pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning, practitioners will take away a whole host of innovative tools to refine their schools current practice.

Date(s)/Commencing 29th September 2017Timings 9.30am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Pencoed Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1038Cost FreeCronfa Book here

How Do Middle Leaders Ensure Consistency Across Their Departments In A Time Of Curriculum Change? A departmental approach to meeting the challenges of curriculum change (Donaldson, Digital Competency Framework etc). The programme will focus on ensuring high quality teaching and learning across the department that meets the new curriculum requirements. It will examine the implications of Donaldson, the Digital Competency Framework and the continuing importance of Literacy and Numeracy Framework. The programme will provide help, guidance and a framework for individual enquiry. Practitioners will be required to take at least one strategy or approach and ‘test’ it at their home institution. The results will be shared and evaluated with the group, providing a bank of knowledge and approaches.

Date(s)/Commencing 29th September 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cardinal Newman Catholic


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Future Senior Leaders Programme –SecondaryAn exciting 6 day comprehensive programme focused on making the next step to Senior Leadership. This programme is delivered and facilitated by experienced senior leaders from a number of schools across the consortium. This programme is aimed at Secondary School practitioners who already have Middle Leadership experience and are looking to take the next step in their career. Practitioners will attend a wide range of interactive workshops as well as having the opportunity to engage in a school based action research impact project which will support career development. The final day of the programme will allow practitioners to experience and benefit from a senior leadership mock interview and assessment-centre day, invaluable to all those preparing for senior leadership.

The programme will focus on:

» Senior Leadership and Effective people management

» Managing data at a whole school level » Proactive quality assurance » Leading learning and teaching » Wellbeing and achievement » Putting it all together – taking the next steps

Date(s)/Commencing 2nd October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) • Cardiff High School

• Treorchy Comprehensive School

• Cowbridge School• Bishop Hedley Catholic

High School• Y Pant School

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Aspiring Future Middle LeadersThis programme seeks to provide an insight and experience of challenges faced by middle leaders in schools. Sessions will cover aspects of learning and teaching, systems of accountability, data and assessment, achievement and wellbeing and pastoral roles, through interactive sessions.

The programme is developed to provide similar interactive approaches and key foci on developing the skills of the workforce to that of the ASPIRE NQT and OTP programmes.

Each session will outline a different aspect of leadership at middle management level with opportunity for practitioners to collaborate and explore ideas. Each session will be supported by facilitation of discussion and ‘takeaway materials’ which may be used in the classroom, department, wider school or at interview.

Practitioners will be required to set up and undertake an action research/ enquiry project on an area of their choice, in their own school in order to develop skills covered and provide meaningful evaluation of current practice in schools. They will be required to present a 10-15 minute outline to the cohort in the last session and a brief written report.

Date(s)/Commencing w/c 4th December 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) • Bishop Hedley Catholic

High School• Cardinal Newman Catholic

School• Treorchy Comprehensive

School• Fitzalan High School• Y Pant School• Mary Immaculate High


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Opportunity for joint practice development was gratefully

received and acted upon with practitioners intending to cascade their ideas and

resources to their own departments

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Getting To Good Through To ExcellentLeaders play a crucial role in the transformation of culture. While there isn’t a ‘one size fits all approach’ to school improvement, this programme is designed to provide clear support, guidance and practical advice to headteachers/senior/middle leaders to help make improvement easier. The programme is suited to schools at all stages of their improvement journey (from requiring rapid change to those who wish to tweak existing practice to secure excellence).

Date(s)/Commencing 15th January 2018Timings 2.00pm–3.00pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Bishop of Llandaff CIW High

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