NCSL & THE LEADING ASPECT AWARD
01 July 2010
“Helen Miles from the Agency recently met with NCSL to look at how the agency could work more closely with NCSL. Look out for information to National and Local leaders in Education in their forthcoming news”
'How can you use leading practice to support improvements in education?'
23 June 2010
The purpose of the case study is to give a snapshot which helps you as the reader to:
- Navigate easily through the leading practice example
- Gain ideas which might challenge you in developing your own practice
- Provide a start point to entice you to want to read on, find out more or even contact the provider
- Make simple judgements about where your own practice might be
For Example
The Headteacher of a school used a case study as a start point with two members of the schools leadership team asked to develop a whole school response to an aspect requiring further development from the school’s recent Ofsted. They found ‘Why is this leading practice’ statement particularly helpful as a start point for comparing their own school’s practice and encouraging and engaging subject leaders to contribute to the next stages Of development in their own school.
The Governing Body of a school used a Parental Engagement case study to challenge their own practice and as a starting point for part of an evaluation being undertaken by a small group of governors and a member of staff from the school leadership team. They found the key strategies section particularly helpful in raising some questions for the review and when they contacted the provider were able to get a copy of the questions the provider had used as a part of their own evaluation.
Herons Moor is a good example that leaves you wanting to find out more (Working in Partnership to achieve outstanding inclusive practice).
Calling Local Authorities!
21 May 2010
Are you a Local Authority who is using the Leading Aspect Award to support your schools and as a vehicle to share practice and for further improvement? The Agency can provide you with support in briefings and the application process.
If this is something that you are interested in then please contact the Agency.
0121 464 1237 or email kate_taylor@leadingaspectaward.org.uk
Good Schools to Great or Outstanding
29 April 2010
Stop press. As a Local Authority how are you supporting your schools and settings in school improvement? Walsall, Worcestershire, Birmingham and Oxfordshire have committed to part fund applications in advance for schools in their areas as part of their strategies for moving schools from good schools to great or outstanding.
The Leading Aspect Award
28 April 2010
From the Verifier Training held 26 /27 April 2010
Learn together
Enjoy exploring your strengths
Access opportunities for team work
Determine ways to improve
Inform all stakeholders
New initiatives and projects
Give attention
Ask your own questions
State your existing good practice
Provide a range of evidence
Engage in reflection
Celebrate your journey
Tell your community about your success