Secondary School Education Events
Wigan Professional Development Centre, Hindley
 
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Whose Line Is It Anyway? 

LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR LINE-MANAGERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

 

6th October 2005     –    £189 + vat

 

 

The model of management adopted by the DfES requires senior managers to ‘line manage’ departments and other functional teams and individuals in the school.  Some are reluctant to do this because they feel they lack the knowledge and skills and are concerned about the possibility of alienating already hard-pressed colleagues.  However, the new inspection framework (from Autumn 2005) focuses on the extent to which the school knows itself and on its capacity to improve through its own efforts.  Effective line-management has a key role in achieving both of these capabilities.  This event aims to build confidence through providing the perspectives, knowledge and some of the skills required to line-manage effectively.

 

Who will benefit?

 Members of SLT with line-management responsibility 

 

Headteachers or Deputy Headteachers wishing to increase the effectiveness of members of the senior team with a line-management

 

 

What will the event cover?

 

·        Clarify the issues in relation to the work of the SLT

·        Enhance the effectiveness of those in a line manager role

·        Provide a portfolio of useful ideas

 

 

What will be the outcomes of the event?

 

On completion you should be able to:

 

I WAS AFRAID TO DO MY BEST IN SCHOOL BECAUSE SHELLY PARKS AND HER MATES MADE MY LIFE A MISERY…I STILL LOSE SLEEP TODAY

 

 

DEVELOPING A MORE EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO BULLYING AND RESPONDING TO WIDER ISSUES

 

10th October 2005 - Wigan PDC, Hindley

£189 + vat

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who will benefit?

This event is for staff in secondary schools who are concerned with reducing bullying and identifying a more effective response to wider issues.  It will support the career development of group tutors, pastoral care staff, teaching assistants, and learning mentors.

 

 

What will the event cover?

The DfES and reports from schools and the community have highlighted the increasing problem of bullying and the devastating consequences if we do not respond effectively. During the event delegates will: 

 

  • Consider how bullying manifests itself and the effects upon individuals
  • Examine practice that is consistent, systematic and effective
  • Improving skills in treating the cause, not merely the symptoms
  • Focusing on solutions … changing complaints into goals
  • Identifying strengths to reduce bullying
  • Looking at Restorative Approaches

 

 

What will be the outcomes of the event?

 On completion delegates should be able to: 

·                     Develop more effective listening skills to respond more effectively

·                     Support the individual

·                     Treat the cause not merely the symptoms

·                     Raise the anti-bullying profile

·                     Put policy into practice

·                     Feel confident using restorative Approaches