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'An effective system of distributed leadership' - presentation from AHDS 'Culture of Leadership' Conference
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Wallace High School
Distributed LeadershipShared Leadership
Linda Horsburgh
Background
Principles
Ethos
Opportunities
Confidence
“So it’s agreed you try to get the best out of me and I’ll try to get the best out of you.”
Results
An ethos where everyone can take on a leadership role
Anyone can have the opportunity Pupils, Temporary staff, Non Teaching staff, Promoted /
Unpromoted staff
Confidence /trust in colleagues
Challenges
Hierarchical structures of the education system
“No-one told us to show initiative”
Challenges
Share common values /goals
Challenges
Trust and risk taking
“This really is an innovative approach but I’m afraid we can’t consider it, it’s never been done before”
Successful ExamplesAifLCfe
ComeniusFair trade
Eco SchoolsInformal curriculum
Fund raising and School eventsTeaching and Learning Communities
Personal Perspective of Leadership
Melody Auldjo
Why Bother?
Rewards
Opportunity
Interaction
Through taking part in a variety of events and activities, I am learning to recognise my own skills and abilities as well as those of others.
HWB 1-19a
What has been challenging as a Leader?
Time
Commitment
Organisation
Delegation
The Duke of Edinburgh Award
Staff need to have…
Reliability Enthusiasm
Sense of Humour Team Spirit
Positive Staffing DelegationPatience
Time out
Recruitment?
Visit your local photocopier!
‘Because I knew you I have been changed for good’
‘For Good’ - Wicked
Melanie Dunsmore
Wallace High School
Three projects Health
SIMPLE Challenge
Dance Team
Health
Aim Whole school project To promote health across the school To gain the school health promoting
schools status
Difficulties
Relatively new member of staff Enthusiasm / Passion Whole school involvement
Positives Faith and support Confidence Relationships – Staff, Pupils and external
agencies Profile Ethos
E.g. of tasks Set up and chair working group Hold staff in-service meetings Encourage all staff and pupils to get
involved and become more aware of health issues
Set up a health display board Health checks for staff and pupils
Simple ChallengeAim
Raise self esteem of girls
Difficulties Target a large number of pupils Big impact
Positives
Girls gained confidence Developed positive relationships Positive role models for junior school Ethos
Dance TeamAim
To develop extra curricular dance
Difficulties
Large number of pupils Only one member of staff involved in
dance
Positives
Give senior pupils responsibility for leading junior groups
Role models for junior girls Development of relationships