Karen Ardley Associates

A two day programme for recently appointed and established headteachers providing opportunities to explore current leadership and management practice and skills to ensure continual school improvement and high performance.

Objectives

• To further develop participants’ knowledge, understanding and skills of leadership and management
• To consider current research and excellent practice around key leadership and management activities
• To identify practical, creative and motivational approaches to leading and managing your school

The programme will focus on the following key areas:

• leading and managing;
• leading and managing change;
• setting and communicating vision and values;
• knowing and evaluating your school;
• improving teaching and learning;
• a curriculum for success;
• managing people (some of them difficult!);
• leading a high performing team;
• leadership styles and skills; and
• planning strategically.

This programme provides the opportunity to update, reflect on and share leadership learning. You will leave the programme inspired and informed and ready to motivate your staff.