Karen Ardley Associates are delighted to be offering our popular four day Middle Leader Programme ‘Leading Learning from the Middle’ in Lisbon, Portugal this autumn.
Dates: Thursday 7th November 2024 – Sunday 10th November 2024
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This four day programme provides the opportunity for middle leaders to improve their leadership behaviours and develop the skills required to make real changes to standards in their area of responsibility.
Previous participants have found the programme inspirational and life changing
TARGET AUDIENCE
Aspiring or middle leaders currently responsible for co-ordinating or managing a subject or aspect of school provision (eg. Subject, SENCO, Faculty, Assessment, Key Stage, Year Group etc.)
OBJECTIVES
- To deepen middle leaders’ understanding of themselves and their leadership behaviours
- To extend middle leaders’ knowledge and understanding about leadership
- To develop leadership skills
KEY AREAS COVERED
- personal leadership skills and qualities;
- the role of the middle leader/leader;
- our current educational agenda;
- an emotionally intelligent leader;
- effective professional development;
- working with teams;
- giving feedback;
- coaching for improvement;
- making meetings more exciting;
- improving teaching and learning in your area;
- holding people to account; and
- presentation skills.
Programme Facilitator – Sarah Plews
Sarah’s experience lies at the nexus of teaching and learning, leadership and professional learning. Over the course of her career, she has strived to foster cultures of coaching and collaborative professionalism. She is committed to developing team process and thrives when collaborating and supporting others to succeed. Sarah is passionate about building capacity at the individual, team and organisational level.
Programme Testimonials
‘I have been teaching for more years than I care to count and this was, without shadow of doubt, the most absorbing, practical, rewarding learning experience I have ever had. I am very grateful.’ British School of Brussels
‘It has been transformational in my own development as a leader. Be ready to self-reflect, be your best self and you will fly.’ Scott McDiarmid, Doha College,
‘Well-structured programme, excellent resources, experienced leader/trainer. Content all relevant and useful. Perfect for new leaders and excellent for more experienced leaders to refresh and refocus.’ Ailsa Frazer, Prague British International School
