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A Focus on Leadership

A Focus on Leadership. FJ Berry 12 September 2007. C urriculum Design / Architecture. C urriculum Design / Architecture. In S3 Vocational option / Modern Languages Vocational pupils receive 4 sessions of Mathematics. Vocational Curriculum. S3/S4

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A Focus on Leadership

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  1. A Focus on Leadership FJ Berry 12 September 2007 12 September 2007

  2. Curriculum Design / Architecture 12 September 2007

  3. Curriculum Design / Architecture In S3 Vocational option / Modern Languages Vocational pupils receive 4 sessions of Mathematics 12 September 2007

  4. Vocational Curriculum S3/S4 • Pupils able to choose vocational option at end of S2 • Offered over S3/S4 - 4 sessions • Organised over two double sessions • Pupils opting for vocational curriculum to receive 4 sessions of Mathematics in S3 12 September 2007

  5. Vocational Curriculum 12 September 2007

  6. What should be the Next Steps? • Analysis of present curriculum S1-S3 set against the values, purposes and principles of ACfE • Any new curriculum must ensure learning through • The ethos and life of the school as a community • Curriculum areas and subjects • Inter-discipline projects and studies • Opportunities for personal achievement • Personalisation of learning and choice • New timetabling structures • Assessment/Certification 12 September 2007

  7. Curriculum Structure Students continue to study Mathematics until Intermediate 1 achieved 12 September 2007

  8. School Improvement Continuity • Curriculum • Teachers • Methodology Progression • Opportunities • Pertinent Guidance Learning and Teaching • Co-operative Learning • Sharing good practice Vision • Relationships • Restorative 12 September 2007

  9. School Improvement Supporting Change 2004-2007 Phase 1 August – October • Attainment analysis • Celebrating Success • School certificates • Merit awards • Award ceremony • Target setting Phase 2 October – December • S5/6 Student / staff review • Class Visits • Phase 3 January – March • S4 Review evidence • S3 review evidence • Class Visits • Phase 4 April – June • S1 Review Evidence • S2 Review Evidence Target Groups S2 – S4 identified 12 September 2007

  10. School Improvement Supporting Change 2007 - 2010 New approach to target setting Phase 1 August – October • Promoted staff identify target groups • Meet with pupils / parents • Agree targets to be set for session • Clarify the role of HT, SMT, PT and teacher in process • Joint Planning 3 – 18 • Examining effective transitions Next Steps Progression 3 – 18 Joint Development Planning 3 - 18 12 September 2007

  11. School Improvement Supporting Change 2007 - 2010 “If the first challenge of change is to ensure that it’s desirable and the second challenge is to make it durable, the biggest challenge of all is to make it durable and sustainable” Hargreaves & Fink Sustainable Leadership 12 September 2007

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