Central Scotland Partnership Training Programme

central scotland partnership

leadership and Management development programme

2010 - 2011

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When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, “We did it ourselves.”

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Target audience is identified within the course description using the following code

Code Key

LAO Local Authority Officers

HT Headteachers

DHT Depute Headteachers

PT Principal Teachers

T Teachers

ALL All

BM/RM Business and Resource Managers

SQH Current SQH participants

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Introduction

Context One of the main challenges facing Scottish education is to build on existing strength to create an excellent educational experience and successful outcomes for learners of all ages. Developing leadership is not just about honing the skills of those in the most senior positions, important though that undoubtedly is. It is also about releasing the energies of every member of staff and every learner and about giving each of them a sense that their contributions are valued. The development of such a culture is important in its own right and as response to the pressing requirement to build leadership capacity and to develop the leaders of tomorrow. It is essential that we build a leadership culture in Scottish education which encourages initiative, tackles difficult problems directly and is genuinely aspirational. Graham Donaldson Leadership for Learning: The challenges of leading in a time of change May 2007 Aims The Central Scotland Partnership Leadership and Development Programme 2010/11 aims to support the delivery of CfE by:

provide high quality leadership and management courses aligned to the Standard for Headship

offering opportunities at various stages of a professional leadership development

meet the needs of individuals

share good practice across the five partnership authorities of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Perth & Kinross, Stirling and West Lothian

Rationale The purpose of the Central Scotland Partnership is to:

respond to the national agenda in leadership and management

have a shared responsibility for resourcing and appropriate training

share good practice across five authorities

monitor and evaluate the programme to secure best value Benefits The benefits are:

developments which support achievement and maintenance of the Standard for Headship

a coherent approach to succession planning across the local authorities

opportunities to network and for cross fertilisation of ideas

economy of scale to meet target audience needs

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Programme of Courses

1. Leading and Managing Learning and Teaching

CSP1 The Role of the Curriculum Leader in the Primary School

Sheena Devlin, Perth & Kinross Council

24 May 2011

CSP2 Leadership of Learning Fiona Pate, HMIE 3 November 2010

CSP3 Leading and Managing Learning and Teaching towards a Curriculum for Excellence

Prof Christine Forde, University of Glasgow

7 & 14 March 2011

CSP4 Letting Go - Supporting Teacher Autonomy

Carol Paton, Falkirk Council

9 March 2011

2. Leading and Developing People

CSP5 Creating Effective Relationships

John Swan, Falkirk Council

23 & 24 February 2011

CSP6 The Aspiring Principal Teacher (Secondary)

Iain McGhee, Clackmannanshire Council

24 November 2010

CSP7 The Aspiring Principal Teacher (Primary)

Seonaid MacLean, Clackmannanshire Council

25 November 2010

CSP8 Grassroots Leading


20 January 2011

CSP9 Learning Rounds Sheila Smith, West Lothian Council

1 December 2010

CSP10 Creative CPD - with a hint of PRD Con Morris, National CPD Team

10 November 2010

CSP11 Co-operative Meetings

Chris Ward, Co-operative Learning Group

15 September 2010

3. Leading Improvement

Code Course Title Presenter Date(s)

CSP12 Considering becoming a Chartered Teacher?

Alison Fox, University of Stirling

11 January 2011

CSP13 Maintaining the Standard for Chartered Teacher

Alison Fox, University of Stirling

8 March 2011

CSP14 Strategic Leadership

Anne Pearson, Falkirk Council

4 March 2011

CSP15 Evidencing the Standards


28 April 2011

CSP16 Teacher Leadership Alison Fox, University of Stirling

10 May 2011

CSP17 Managing & Implementing Change - Picture, Purpose, Plan, Parts & People

Sean Nash, Next Steps Developments

1 October 2010

4. Using Resources Effectively

CSP18 Leadership Learning through ICT Ollie Bray & Derek Robertson, Learning & Teaching Scotland

25 January 2011

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5. Building Community

CSP19 Neuro Linguistic Programming - Techniques for more Effective Leadership

Karen Beveridge, Kb - Insights

3 & 9 February 2011

CSP20 Leading Professional Learning Communities

Ian Smith, Learning Unlimited & Ghislaine Tait, Stirling Council

30 September 2010

6. Personal and Interpersonal Skills

CSP21 Presentation Skills for SQH participants

Adam Curry, Three Dee Ltd

1 & 8 September 2010

CSP22 Communication Skills within Leadership

Adam Curry, Three Dee Ltd

1 March 2011

CSP23 Leading Effective Professional Development Sessions

Ian Smith, Learning Unlimited

27 April 2011

Look out for flyers advertising our new Professional Dialogue Meetings for Headteachers

CSP24 Food for Thought Breakfast meeting

Frank Crawford, Chief Inspector HMie

7 October 2010


Andrew Brown, Learning & Teaching Scotland

December 2010


Margaret Alcorn, National CPD Co-ordinator

15 March 2011


Sue Palmer, Education Consultant & Author

18 May 2011

Booking Arrangements

Applications for places on any course in the brochure should be made directly to your own council in line with usual procedures. The closing date for all applications is 18th June 2010 and confirmation of places will be sent directly to

applicants by the Central Scotland Partnership administration team based in Clackmannanshire. You are asked to note that the partnership arrangements provide a minimum of 5 places per authority on every course. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by their local administrator.

Cancellation Charge

Please note there will be a charge - applicants will be notified by their local administrator.

Catering Arrangements

Refreshments will be available on arrival at all courses For full day course: lunch is provided For twilight courses: a light snack is provided at 4.30pm

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Leading and Managing Learning and Teaching Course No CSP 1

Course The Role of the Curriculum Leader in the Primary School - Curriculum for Excellence: how is it looking?

Target Audience DHT & PT

Date Tuesday 24th May 2011 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Blackfriars Development Building, Perth

Presenter Sheena Devlin, Perth & Kinross Council Aims

The purpose of this course is to:

share one EA's approach to enabling schools to adopt innovative approaches to curriculum design

share examples of good practice from a range of primary schools who have been creative and flexible in their approach to curriculum design

Outcomes

participants will have an understanding of expectations of curriculum leaders in schools

participants acquire a range of ideas and approaches adopted by schools as they prepare for implementation of CfE

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Course No CSP 2

Course Leadership of Learning - in a time of change Target Audience HT/DHT & PT

Date Wednesday 3rd November 2010 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Oatridge College, Broxburn Presenter Fiona Pate, HMI, National Specialist Leadership Aims The purpose of this course is to:

make participants reflect on good leadership in a time of great change in Scottish education

consider the key elements of good leadership and the importance of maintaining a culture of self-evaluation

consider recent inspection evidence on leadership to identify some of the characteristics of good leaders

look at aspects of leadership which have become key in leading Curriculum for Excellence

Outcomes Participants will have reflected on:

the characteristics of good leaders

best practice in creating a culture of self-evaluation

the developing role of leadership in schools

their own practice

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Course No CSP 3

Course Leading and Managing Learning and Teaching towards a Curriculum for Excellence

Target Audience HT & DHT

Date(s) Monday 7th March 2011 and Monday14th March 2011 Time 09.15 – 16.00 Venue Dunmar House Hotel, Alloa Presenter Professor Christine Forde, University of Glasgow Aims

The purpose of this course is to: Consider

different aspects of leading learning in school

examine the principles and practices in leadership for learning

know and understand the issue of culture and the enhancement of learning

explore ways of developing a whole school approach of self-evaluation to promote effective teaching and learning

Outcomes

knowledge and understand of

the principles underpinning leadership for learning

the nature of a culture for learning

the processes of self-evaluation ability to

develop skills in leading learning to take forward a CfE

critically appraise culture in school and identify ways forward

enhance self-evaluation processes across the school appreciation of

the centrality of learning in leadership

the role of leadership in enhancing a culture for learning

the contribution of robust self evaluation to improving the quality of pupil learning experiences.

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Course No CSP 4

Course Letting Go - Supporting Autonomy Target Audience HT & DHT

Date Wednesday 9th March 2011 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Camelon Education Centre, Camelon Presenter Carol Paton, Falkirk Council Aims The purpose of this course is to:

examine the concept of "teacher autonomy"

explore ways of developing teacher autonomy in your school

examine the issues this raises for school leaders

Outcomes

deeper understanding of teacher autonomy

awareness of a range of strategies that can be used

awareness of the associated challenges and possibilities

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Leading and Developing People

Course No CSP 5

Course Creating Effective Relationships Target Audience ALL

Date Wednesday 23rd February 2011 and Thursday 24th February 2011 Time 09.15 - 16.00 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Camelon Education Centre, Camelon Presenter John Swan, Falkirk Council Aims The purpose of this course is to:

understand what you and others value and what you think is important, improve communications and relationships with those around you

identify other people's strengths, and how these strengths can help work performance

Outcomes

understanding of others' behaviour in terms of their motivation

statement of how to communicate in a way which others will value

look at self evaluation of your own behaviour and the behaviour of others as a vehicle for satisfying an important want or motivation

understanding the positive potential and significance of the seven motivational types

identification of ways of maximising win/win interactions with colleagues

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Course No CSP 6

Course The Aspiring Principal Teacher (Secondary) Target Audience T

Date Wednesday 24th November 2010 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Dunmar House Hotel, Alloa Presenter Iain McGhee, Clackmannanshire Council Aims The purpose of this course is to:

explore the requirement of leadership in schools and consider the expectations and demands of the role of Principal Teachers (Secondary)

examine the knowledge, skills and attributes required of the Principal Teacher Outcomes

identification of the key requirements and demands of the role of PT

identification of the knowledge, skills and attributes required of successful PTs

ability to audit their own strengths in respect of the above requirements

ability to identify opportunities to meet their own development needs

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Course No CSP 7

Course The Aspiring Principal Teacher (Primary) Target Audience T

Date Thursday 25th November 2010 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Dunmar House Hotel, Alloa Presenter Seonaid MacLean, Clackmannanshire Council Aims


explore the requirement of leadership in school and consider the expectations and demands of the role of Principal Teacher (Primary)

examine the knowledge, skills and attributes required of the Principal Teacher Outcomes

identification of the key requirements and demands of the role of PT

identification of the knowledge, skills and attributes required of successful PTs

ability to audit their own strengths in respect of the above requirements

ability to identify opportunities to meet their own development needs

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Course No CSP 8

Course Grassroots Leading Target Audience T

Date Thursday 20 January 2011 Time 09.15 - 16.00 Venue King Robert Hotel, Bannockburn Presenter Professor Christine Forde, University of Glasgow Aims


develop an understanding of the changing nature of leadership in schools

explore the skills and qualities of leaders

consider strategies to plan and review leadership development opportunities

Outcomes

appreciation of the changing nature of leadership in schools

identification of the processes underpinning leadership development

identification of the key characteristics of effective leadership in schools

self-evaluate of skills as a leader

planning and reviewing development opportunities

appreciation of the importance of leadership in improving learning

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Course No CSP 9 Course Learning Rounds Target Audience ALL

Date Wednesday 1st December 2010 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue WLEC, Ogilvie House, Livingston Presenter Sheila Smith, West Lothian Council Aims


introduce participants to the principles of Learning Rounds

to offer a rationale for using Learning Rounds as a model for CPD

to consider the key stages and actions of organising a Learning Round

Outcomes

understanding of principles of Learning Rounds

practical knowledge to enable you to organise a Learning Round in participants own contexts

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Course No CSP10

Course Creative CPD - with a hint of PRD Target Audience ALL

Date Wednesday 10 November 2010 Time 16.00 - 19.00 Venue Lornshill Academy, Tullibody

Presenter Con Morris, National CPD Team Aims The purpose of this course is to:

explore some creative approaches to PRD and CPD

Outcomes

raise awareness of types/culture of CPD in Scotland and beyond with specific focus on online technology

develop an action plan for changes to personal/establishment/authority CPD culture

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Course No CSP11

Course Co-operative Meetings Target Audience ALL

Date Wednesday 15th September 2010 Time 09.15 - 16.00 Venue Broomhall Castle, Menstrie Presenter Chris Ward, Co-operative Learning Group Aims


give participants an understanding of the benefits of co-operative meetings

give participants strategies to conduct co-operative meetings

Outcomes

a vision of the benefits of creating a community of leaders and learners

strategies to restrict and reculture meetings in ways to promote mutual trust and caring, professional development, and collaborative decision making

confidence in using a variety of activities using co-operative learning structure to meet the unique goals of organisations

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Leading Improvement

Course No CSP12

Course Considering becoming a Chartered Teacher? Target Audience T

Date Tuesday 11th January 2011 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Room C1, Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling Presenter Alison Fox, University of Stirling Aims The purpose of this course is to:

explore the Standard for Chartered Teacher in comparison with the Standard for Full Registration

explore what it means to be a Chartered Teacher

introduce and or develop the skills involved in self-evaluation against a Standard

Outcomes

personal consideration of appropriateness of Chartered Teacher pathway

identification of stage of readiness to embark on the programme

identification of area/s for personal and professional development Participants are encouraged to bring their up-to-date CPD portfolio to inform the discussions.

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Course No CSP13

Course Maintaining the Standard for Chartered Teacher Target Audience T

Date Tuesday 8th March 2011 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Room C1, Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling Presenter Alison Fox, University of Stirling Aims


revisit the Standard for Chartered Teacher, identifying areas for continuing development

explore experiences of being a Chartered Teacher in a variety of settings

articulate impact of current practice

update and share current reading and research Outcomes

development of network of Chartered Teachers across the Central Scotland Partnership authorities

identification and sharing of innovative, evidence-based practice in a variety of settings

critical reflection of current practice in relation to impact on pupils' experience and development

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Course No CSP14

Course Strategic Leadership Target Audience LAO, HT & DHT Date Friday 4 March 2011 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Dunmar House Hotel, Alloa Presenter Anne Pearson, Falkirk Council Aims The purpose of this course is to:

examine the attributes, behaviours and actions of successful leaders

promote self evaluation

examine distributive leadership

Outcomes

understanding of strategic leadership

awareness of leadership styles and their impact on school effectiveness and ethos

reflect on personal leadership style(s)

exploration of leadership, its suitability to participants' contexts and ways they might establish it

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Course No CSP15

Course Evidencing the Standards Target Audience HT & DHT

Date Thursday 28th April 2011 Time 09.15 – 16.00 Venue King Robert Hotel, Bannockburn Presenter Professor Christine Forde, University of Glasgow Aims The purpose of this course is to:

consider the role of standards in professional learning and practice

develop skills in reviewing and appraising practice against a standard

consider what makes 'good' evidence

Outcomes

understanding of the purpose of standards in professional learning and practice

self-evaluation using a relevant standard

critical reflection on practice

selection of good evidence to support the reflection

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Course No CSP16

Course Teacher Leadership Target Audience ALL

Date Tuesday 10th May 2011 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Room C1, Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling Presenter Alison Fox, University of Stirling Aims The purpose of this course is to:

explore the nature of Teacher Leadership as identified in both the literature and policy

explore the experience of Teacher Leadership with participants

identify practical steps towards developing Teacher Leadership in individual settings

Outcomes

development of a network of colleagues interested in teacher leadership across the Central Scotland Partnership authorities

identification and sharing of innovative, evidence-based practice in a variety of settings

critical reflection of current policy discourse and literature on Teacher Leadership

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Course No CSP17

Course Managing & Implementing Change - Picture, Purpose, Plan, Parts & People

Target Audience HT, DHT & PT

Date Friday 1st October 2010 Time 09.15 - 16.00 Venue King Robert Hotel, Bannockburn Presenter Sean Nash, Next Steps Developments Aims The purpose of this course is to:

help participants understand the reasons for change

provide them with tools to enable them to plan, manage and implement change in their school or work place

support people affected by change

Outcomes

reflection on the drivers for change and the impacts that changes will have

utilisation of models, tools and frameworks to effectively lead, manage and implement sustainable change

creation of a simple communication strategy

statement of the resistors to change and how to avoid the pitfalls

acquisition of actions to support people affected by change

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Using Resources Effectively

Course No CSP18

Course Leadership Learning through ICT Target Audience ALL

Date Tuesday 25th January 2011 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Camelon Education Centre, Camelon Presenter Ollie Bray and Derek Robertson, Learning and Teaching Scotland Aims The purpose of this course is to:

introduce delegates to a range of new and exciting interactive technologies that can be used to enhance learning and develop leadership capacity

Outcomes Delegates will have the opportunity to:

hear about good practice in the use of ICT in Scottish Schools (including games based learning, the use of the social web and immersive technologies)

discuss a range of opportunities and tools that are available to practitioners

try a range of games and other technologies during a hands on practical workshop

learn how ICT can help schools tackle some of the big issues in school such as engagement, motivation and transition

be up-dated on issues surrounding internet safety, responsibility use and digital literacy

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Course No CSP19

Course Neuro Linguistic Programming Techniques for more Effective Leadership Target Audience HT, DHT & PT

Date Thursday 3rd February 2011 and Wednesday 9th February 2011 Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue Oatridge College, Broxburn Presenter Karen Beveridge, Kb - Insights Aims The purpose of this course is to

enhance communication skills

build better business and personal relationships

use language with greater precision to create change in self and others

create motivation in self and others

Outcomes

improved communication enabling better personal effectiveness

ability to lead more effectively and with confidence

understanding of how to alter mind sets and be more positive in a variety of situations

a deeper understanding of the link between self management and interpersonal effectiveness

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Course No CSP20

Course Leading Professional Learning Communities Target Audience ALL Date: 30th September 2010

Time 09.15 - 16.00 Venue Stirling Presenter Ghislaine Tait, Stirling Council and Ian Smith, Learning Unlimited Aims The purpose of this course is to:

provide an overview of an approach to professional learning communities, including the rationale, focus and operation of PLCs

focus on what strategies PLC's can use to go deep and not simply look at technique but how professionals come to the job as people

introduce participants to materials they can use to set up and support PLC's Outcomes Participants:

are clear about the potential benefits of PLC's

have considered how they might be used to best effect in their organisation

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Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Course No CSP21

Course Presentation Skills for SQH participants Target Audience SQH Participants (Unit 4 requirement)

Date Wednesday 1st September 2010 and Wednesday 8th September 2010

Time 15.00 - 18.00 Venue The Green Hotel, Kinross Presenter Adam Curry, Three Dee Ltd Aims The purpose of this course is to:

examine the principles of presenting effectively

offer techniques in structuring content

create delivery techniques which make an impact

understand different personal presentation styles

Outcomes

achievement of a degree of comfort in presenting to formal groups

understanding of the variety of communication styles used to present

projection of confidence through a controlled, personal presentation style

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Course No CSP22

Course Communication Skills within Leadership Target Audience PT & T

Date Tuesday 1st March 2011 Time 09.15 - 16.00 Venue The Green Hotel, Kinross Presenter Adam Curry, Three Dee Ltd Aims


understand the communication process

recognise and overcome communication barriers

describe your particular communication styles

adapt and blend your style to get the best out of others

Outcomes

understanding of the important elements of effective communication

appreciation of the communication cycle and how to use it effectively

consideration of the effect that changing style can have on others

improved communication through action planning

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Course No CSP23

Course Leading Effective Professional Development Sessions Target Audience All

Date Wednesday 27th April 2011 Time 09.15 - 16.00 Venue The Green Hotel, Kinross Presenter Ian Smith, Learning Unlimited Aims The purpose of this course is to:

support participants to reflect on what makes effective CPD sessions

understand the issues that leaders face running staff development courses

practical ideas that will work for you to plan, lead and evaluate CPD sessions Outcomes

planning, preparing and following up on courses

use of active learning techniques

ability to work with the whole group and small groups

ability to give constructive feedback

handling of difficult situations

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CENTRAL SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP STEERING GROUP

For further information about any of the opportunities in this brochure, please contact your own council representative. CSP Steering Group Clackmannanshire Council Falkirk Council Raymond Young Anne Hutchison [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01259 452461 Tel: 01324 501993 Stirling Council Perth and Kinross Council Sally Fulton Jean Cessford [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01786 443432 Tel: 01738 476332 West Lothian Council Sheila Smith [email protected] Tel: 01506 777493

Central Administration Team Elaine McInally Claire Hanna [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01259 452459 Tel: 01259 452457

Local Administrators Clackmannanshire Council Clackmannanshire Council Elaine McInally Claire Hanna [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01259 452459 Tel: 01259 452457 Falkirk Council Stirling Council Ann Peoples Linda Stevenson [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01324 501965 Tel: 01786 442674 Perth & Kinross Council Lisamarie Jamieson [email protected] Tel: 01738 476345 West Lothian Council Mags Mitchell [email protected] Tel: 01506 777492

Once you have been given a place on a course please direct any queries to your local administrator in the first instance.

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