Management - Secondary

What is happening in Management ....

The revised regulations for performance management will require school managers to:

• ensure the school’s current CPD policy reflects the revised regulations
• join up and integrate CPD with other school improvement initiatives
• take account of performance management review outcomes to produce and resource an effective plan for CPD
• ensure that teachers/headteachers access CPD that best matches their needs

The revised regulations will result in an increasingly wide range of CPD activity with centre-based courses likely to be complemented by increased demand for bespoke and cost effective school and cluster based course and school-based training sessions.

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Follow the links on this page to view more detail about any of the courses or meetings listed.

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• Secondary Deputy & Assistant Headteachers' Network Meetings
• Secondary Professional Development Network Meetings
• Educational Visits Co-ordinators' Meetings

Subject network meetings will include:

• an update on national, local and regional developments in the subject
• professional development in a topical subject-related issue
• sharing of effective practice with colleagues from other schools.

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Summer Term 2008

NEW - Working Together TAs & ICT - Accredited ICT Course for Teaching Assistants
This course is designed to increase confidence to support the use of ICT across the curriculum. It is anticipated that teaching assistants (TAs) who attend will be better able to support all pupils use of ICT, but particularly those with SEN.

Welcome to Shropshire for New & Experienced Headteachers
A half-day welcome for new and experienced headteachers appointed to posts in Shropshire schools.

EVC Revalidation Training
An opportunity for those who have completed initial EVC training to have it revalidated.

NQT Induction Tutors' Conference
The course will provide the opportunity for new and experienced induction tutors to explore induction requirements and practice so as to secure the highest quality induction experience for NQTs appointed to their schools.

NQT Support Network
A chance for NQTs to meet and share common issues and experiences, with content adapted to suit the needs of the group.

Performance Management - Observation & Feedback Skills for Reviewers
The course will support the development of observation and feedback skills, linking these to the revised regulations for performance management, the new Professional Standards for Teachers and individual training and development plans.

Safe Practice on Educational Visits and Journeys (EVC Training)
• An overview of legal responsibilities
• Role of the EVC (including standards and competencies)
• Risk assessment and management
• Supervision and leadership
• Communication with parents
• Monitoring procedures
• Emergency procedure.

Writing Effective Recruitment Adverts - CANCELLED
Introductory session designed for everyone who is involved in recruitment advertising. It will provide basic information on the services provided by Tribal Resourcing, advertising styles, and how to most cost-effectively reach the right audience for your vacancy.

Termly Primary Headteachers’ Briefings
(Shropshire LA schools only)
Briefing from the Corporate Director on key national and local developments with inputs from officers and advisers as appropriate.

Supporting the Leadership of CPD in Shropshire Schools
The strategic leadership of CPD relates directly to school improvement, performance management / development and workforce planning. With the national focus moving increasingly towards the development of the wider school workforce, the current consultation on an enhanced support staff qualifications framework, together with the recent announcement about teaching becoming a Masters level profession, it is essential that the CPD leader is up to date with all these developments, but crucially is also aware of the support that is available. This FREE half day conference, with supply cover provided for Shropshire schools, will address these areas and will include a keynote input from the Training & Development Agency.

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Autumn Term 2008

Welcome to Shropshire for New & Experienced Headteachers
A half-day welcome for new and experienced headteachers appointed to posts in Shropshire schools.

New Headteachers Induction Programme
The programme will cover all aspects of leadership and management relevant to the newly appointed headteachers of Shropshire schools. It will include inputs from School Improvement Advisers, human resources and finance officers and the manager of Governor Support and Training.

NQT Support Network
A chance for NQTs to meet and share common issues and experiences, with content adapted to suit the needs of the group.

Writing Effective Recruitment Adverts
Introductory session designed for everyone who is involved in recruitment advertising. It will provide basic information on the services provided by Tribal Resourcing, advertising styles, and how to most cost-effectively reach the right audience for your vacancy.

Handling Staff Reductions in Schools
A guide through the key elements of the staff reduction process operating in schools.

An Overview of Sickness Absence Management

• How to support employees in order to maximise their attendance
• How to manage those situations where attendance becomes an issue
• An overview of the local authority's 'Caring About Sickness' policy.

The Role of Governors in Performance Management

• An overview of the performance management framework in schools
• The responsibility of the governing body for performance management
• The role of governors responsible for the headteacher's performance review.

Safer Recruitment
Safer recruitment in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and an overview of
recruitment and selection procedures.

Understanding the Role of the HLTA
This course will help headteachers and senior managers to understand the HLTA standards, the assessment process and the possible role a HLTA could fulfil in school.

Termly Primary Headteachers’ Briefings
(Shropshire LA schools only)
Briefing from the Corporate Director on key national and local developments with inputs from officers and advisers as appropriate.

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Spring Term 2009

Welcome to Shropshire for New & Experienced Headteachers
A half-day welcome for new and experienced headteachers appointed to posts in Shropshire schools.

Supporting Ethnic Minority Achievement & Developing Community Cohesion
An opportunity to look at the recent requirements on schools to promote community cohesion and what that means for individual settings and explore the range of national programmes available to support ethnic minority achievement.

Handling Staff Reductions in Schools
A guide through the key elements of the staff reduction process operating in schools.

Termly Primary Headteachers’ Briefings
(Shropshire LA schools only)
Briefing from the Corporate Director on key national and local developments with inputs from officers and advisers as appropriate.

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Summer Term 2009

Welcome to Shropshire for New & Experienced Headteachers
A half-day welcome for new and experienced headteachers appointed to posts in Shropshire schools.

Termly Primary Headteachers’ Briefings
(Shropshire LA schools only)
Briefing from the Corporate Director on key national and local developments with inputs from officers and advisers as appropriate.

The Role of Governors in Performance Management

• An overview of the performance management framework in schools
• The responsibility of the governing body for performance management
• The role of governors responsible for the headteacher's performance review.