MIDDLE LEADERS SHORT COURSE The Middle Leaders Course focuses on essential leadership skills to support developing and aspiring leaders. The course blends an operational focus with consideration of current thinking on what makes an outstanding leader. Who is it for? Anyone new to leadership or aspiring to be a future middle leader will find the course useful in considering expectations of leadership and applying leadership skills. What will be covered? Session 1 Difference between leading and managing Session 2 Leading improvements in teaching and learning Session 3 Developing a change culture Session 4 Working effectively with data Session 5 Developing an effective team Session 6 Evaluating and presenting outcomes How will impact be measured? * Running alongside the sessions participants will apply the skills learned to the implementation of their school improvement plans. In the final session participants will be asked to assess their impact via a presentation and be evaluated on the skills developed through the course. *It is recommended that participant have a mentor from their home school to support their development. How long is the course? 2-hour sessions over 6 weeks Venue Blackpool Sixth Form College Start Date: Wednesday 30th April 2014 – 4:00pm to 6:00pm
How much does it cost? ÂŁ350 per candidate
To book a place and for further information please contact kfrench@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk Tel: 01253 394911