The Learning and Improvement
Service (LIS) is at the centre of developing the strategic overview
for Succession Planning and Leadership Development across Suffolk.
We are keen to work with all schools and governing bodies to
identify and grow our next generation of school leaders through
school to school support and partnership working.
New initiatives such as the development of Teaching Schools will
give an exciting opportunity for schools to promote their leaders
at all levels and embed the culture of Succession Planning
I hope that you will find these pages useful in informing and
developing your leadership planning . It is our intention that
regular support and advice will be issued to schools during the
year so I would urge you to visit the site regularly in order to
keep up to date.
If you would like further information please contact
Carol Hitchman at
carol.hitchman@suffolk.gov.uk
or telephone 01473 260663 or visit the
www.suffolklearning.org
Current Opportunities:
Acting Headteachers Opportunities Scheme :
The Acting Headteachers Opportunities Scheme was launched on
April 26th 2011. It has been designed
to support those aspiring to headship and to give opportunities to
experience headteachers whether current or retired.
Full details of the scheme along with the application process
can be found at
www.suffolklearing.org
The Growing Leaders Scheme will be recruiting as from May
2011.
Details of the courses and the application process can be found
at
www.suffolkcpd.co.uk
Please note that the programme is for teachers that have proven
leadership potential and should not be seen as a general CPD
course. Applicants will be asked to provide a supporting statement
detailing their leadership skills and qualities as part of the
selection process.
The programme provides development for teachers at the
following stages of their career:
- Early Career Professional Development -
Years 2/3 of teaching
- Middle Leaders
- Aspiring Deputies
- Aspiring Headteachers
- NPQH Graduates - Ready for Headship -
Targeted support for NPQH Graduates seeking their first
headship
Succession Planning – the future in your hands
It is highly recommended that all Governing bodies have a
Succession Planning policy in place to ensure that schools are
considering their long term recruitment and retention needs. This
is particularly important if your Headteacher is considering moving
from your school or retirement
A draft template is available below. Along with the policy is the
opportunity to receive further support via a consultant regarding
your Succession Planning developments by contacting Carol Hitchman
at
carol.hitchman@suffolk.gov.uk
or telephone 01473 260663
SuccessionPlanningPolicy.doc
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Governors Toolkit
Teaching Schools –
In November 2010, the Schools White Paper,
The Importance of Teaching, proposed a new national network of
teaching schools modelled on teaching hospitals. This new
designation will give outstanding schools a leading role in the
training and professional development of teachers, support staff
and headteachers, as well as contributing to the raising of
standards through school-to-school support.
For the first time, teaching schools will bring together
provision for training and development from initial teacher
training (ITT) through to headship under a single, school
designation.
As well as offering training and support, teaching schools will
identify and co-ordinate expertise in partner schools, using the
best leaders and teachers to:
· work with other strategic partners, including universities, to
train new entrants to the profession
· lead peer-to-peer learning
· spot and nurture leadership potential
· provide support for other schools when needed
Application Pack
Application Questions
Frequently Asked
Questions
School Prospectus
More information can be found either at
www.suffolklearning.org