Good evening and welcome to the final #SLTchat of 2020. WHAT a year! Tonight, we'll be sharing some interesting blogs/articles we've read this year (although we don't even scratch the surface), followed by a series of school leadership reflections. These are ace!
4/25 A new paradigm for leadership development? @steve_munbyatrico.org/wp-content/upl…
“In the end, it is all about getting the right balance and blend in leadership development so that it is relevant to the individual leader and helps him or her to be more effective over time..."
7/25 Diversity cannot be a curriculum bolt-on by @benniekara “Educators from all backgrounds and contexts have been asking for guidance on curriculum reform in the light of recent events. Bennie Kara sets out some key principles.” schoolsweek.co.uk/diversity-cann…
8/25 School Leadership: our latest thinking by @bridget89ec@TeachFirstteachfirst.org.uk/blog/school-le… “Now more than ever, we need to be shoring up excellent leadership teams with deep expertise and an impact that sustains.”
9/25 Leadership handbooks by @MrNickHart “Leadership handbooks aim to specify exactly which knowledge is required in order to lead on strategic priorities, make the vision a reality and ultimately achieve our aim.” thisismyclassroom.wordpress.com/2020/07/22/lea…
13/25 Hull headteacher shares what it's really like running a school in a pandemic: Tough decisions, logistical nightmares and endless planning hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east…
18/25 Heads – how many hats? By @jillberry102 “My view is that being knowledgeable, interested and involved in the institution, context and people we’re leading is the ESSENCE of ‘leadership’ itself. What do others think?” jillberry102.blog/2020/11/14/hea…
20/25 Tes Awards 2020: Headteacher of the year winner - A decisive leader who transformed her school: Evelyn Forde is named headteacher of the year @EvelynForde1tes.com/news/tes-award…
22/25 Why middle leaders need to rise up and disrupt by @MrsRileyEng advocates ‘positive disruption’ by questioning decisions and offering alternatives.” tes.com/magazine/artic…
23/25 The year in primary: A challenging one – but I’ve had worse by @kateowbridge
“Stressful. Unexpected. Extraordinary. And not even the worst year I have ever had as a school leader.” schoolsweek.co.uk/the-year-in-pr…
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Reflection: my first term as AHT by @msybibi
“Autumn Term 2020 has probably been the longest, most challenging term I have experienced since my NQT year.” msybeebs.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/ref…
That is it! A huge thank you to all of you who have joined us during 2020. It's an honour to contribute to the discussions about school leadership. Thank you for all you have done this year. And remember, in the darkest of times, servant leadership brings the light #SLTchat