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Outstanding Subject Leadership 1: The Role of the Subject Leader– In the New Inspection Framework 2019-20

  • This is a one-day primary course for Subject Leaders, Middle Leaders

School Impact

This course has been completely re-written taking into account the NEW Inspection Framework from September 2019. The Focus of this subject leader course is on providing focussed time for leaders to familiarise themselves fully with the guidance and grade descriptors relating to:

1. Quality of Education- Intent, Implementation & Impact

2. Behaviour & Attitudes

3. Personal Development

4. Leadership & Management

5. Early Years (Primary)

In doing so, they will define the role of the subject leader in their school, linked to the most up to date research and guidance from national sources.

 

Follow up course: Outstanding Subject Leadership 2: Self Evaluation & Strategic Planning in your subject in the NEW Inspection Framework 2019, 14.02.20, 9.30 - 3.30, Hopwood Hall College.

 

By the end of the course delegates will:

• Have a good understanding of the latest developments in the NEW Framework 2019- emphasis on subject leadership and the curriculum;

• Define the specific roles & responsibilities of a highly effective subject leader in the NEW Inspection Framework 2019;

• Be clear about how to fulfil the roles and responsibilities of a highly effective subject leader in your school through the development of a collective view;

• Develop an understanding of the outline guidance in the New Ofsted School Inspection Handbook and how they support you in promoting school improvement

• Identify next steps for developing the subject leader role in your school. Conduct a personal subject leader audit- linked to the New Framework

• Conduct a personal subject leader audit- linked to the New Framework

• Be clear about the contents of your NEW Subject Leader Folder- to show the impact of your work on the provision in your subject

  • Facilitator
  • Venue & Travel Information

Louise McArdle, ECM Education

Louise is an experienced Executive Headteacher, Headteacher and National Leader of Education. She has successfully led two schools, in very different contexts, to outstanding in all areas. She has a track record of achieving exceptional results and rapidly improving schools, particularly in very challenging contexts. She has worked as a Primary English and Mathematics Consultant and Adviser. Louise is also an associate and adviser for a number of educational institutions and regularly delivers training to schools on a range of issues as well as working as an assessor for educational awarding bodies.

She is very experienced in leading reviews, particularly peer reviews for triads of schools and for MAT’s. She also undertakes a range of other leadership development work including Headteacher Induction and Mentoring, Performance Management, coaching leaders at all levels, developing systems which promote staff and pupil wellbeing and advising schools on a wide range of other areas of school improvement. Her main areas of expertise include Leadership Development, Curriculum Development, ensuring outstanding learning environments, developing effective teaching and learning strategies, inclusion, meeting the needs of EAL learners and International New Arrivals (INA’s) and ensuring challenge for all, particularly more able children.

She regularly participates and contributes to a number of action research projects and academic reports, including working in conjunction with Cumbria University to develop ’tried and tested’ Growth Mindset strategies which culminated in her presenting alongside Professor Carol Dweck at the Osiris National Conference. She has recently worked with FFT and Queen’s University to develop classroom pedagogy and practice in Whole Class Reciprocal Reading strategies.

Hopwood Hall College

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How to get here

By Road: The Rochdale campus is 2.6 miles from junction 20 off the M62. Follow the signs for Rochdale town centre

By Rail: Rochdale train station is a ten minute walk from the Rochdale Campus through the town centre. It is also a Metrolink station, Manchester’s light railway system, which links Rochdale with Oldham, Bury and Manchester City Centre.

By Bus: The Rochdale bus station is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the Rochdale campus. There are frequent bus services throughout the borough which terminate in Rochdale.

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