The Standard for Middle Leadership by Kirsty

They accurately describe the things I focus on and the primary challenges that need to be met. They are deliberately broad so I feel I can't fully meet them all at once.

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resistance: this has been tried before and it does not work

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Modelling. Ensuring that you are leading by example

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Working together is key

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I feel that I want the best for the school, staff and pupils. I feel that the standards reflect what we want in school and that we need to work closely with them to be the best we can be as a team.

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The importance of culture.

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The importance of consistency across a department or faculty. How to balance that against individual autonomy.

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Leading by example but also having a shared understanding of expectations

Changing other colleagues mindset's on building relationships, lesson structure and pedagogy.

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Utilising the best resources for the task. Not always yourself. Working as a team

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jenniferscotson2 — 2023-11-27 13:01:56 UTC

What is achievable in the tiny amount of time out of class a PT gets at the moment, alongside their own class.

achieving buy in from all stakeholders could be a challenge

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It is important to role-model and make sure to always have a positive mindset.

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Modelling and supporting others.

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vagueness = confusion = potential conflict

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working collegiately with others - not just in your setting. Thinking about ASG or even across Highland/Scotland

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knowing your team and recognising their skills so you utilise your team accurately and fully.

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outdoor learning could be an amazing resource that we are not using to its fullest potential in Highland.

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high expectations, ALL learners, high quality learning experiences that transform

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I find modelling is really effective and supportive, helping with the 'buy in'.

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The importance of modelling behaviours we wish to see from others

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Podcasts

jenniferscotson2 — 2023-11-27 13:03:18 UTC

Loving the Inside Voices podcast right now.

Capacity of establishment varies hugely.

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middle leaders supporting each other

I agree with changing others mindsets. This can be tricky and you can only really influence them.

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Manageable expectations within high standards

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Embracing change is always difficult - but only for other people, not for me. (says everyone)

Prioritising: What will make the biggest difference/impact

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consistency across faculties promoting high aspirations

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Ensuring learners and colleagues participate in planning for learning... sometimes difficult, but definitely helps with the culture/ethos/commitment.

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We all need to work on continually improving our curriculum. Its important work that has real impact and a good use of our time and attention.

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Data Driven Dialogue approach is useful in helping staff to use data to plan for improvements

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high expectations and appropriate aspirations. utilising resources so that classroom learning can be taken outside to relevant locations and community involvement

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Keeping within SIP as much as possible so what we are working on is manageable and previously agreed by everyone.

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Ensuring that as a leader, your own practice is of a high standard.

"establish and develop" suggests what is in existence is not fit for purpose and there is an understanding of a need to alter practice

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Meeting the learning and wellbeing needs of all children is so challenging at the moment, especially due to limited support staff

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Working together and supporting those who are less confident/ or newer to education.

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Importance of regular, quality collegiate time.

Importance of building relationships with external agencies to provide a more in-depth, Skills for LLW environment.

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Modelling a positive attitude in the face of many cuts to ASL and trying to have a solution-focused approach.

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I have had to think about this one. I feel it is consistency and I know as a school this is something we are working on at the moment.

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We all want what is best, and just because another's ideas differ does not mean that they are not on the same page as you

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