This one-year development programme is a professional learning opportunity for middle leaders across Wales. It is a national programme delivered by regional consortia and is endorsed by the National Academy of Educational Leadership with opportunity for accreditation in partnership with Results Driven Group.

Audience

This programme is available to all middle leaders across Wales who have areas of responsibility and/or line management of staff. 

Purpose

The programme promotes highly effective leadership through self-evaluation and reflection, exploring the relationships between leadership, successful schools and the wider community.

As part of the professional learning continuum participants will through this programme:

• develop understanding of the role
• further develop their understanding of the national reform agenda
• develop their practice within the formal leadership standards
• prepare for effective engagement with bespoke elements of specialised knowledge and skills: AOLEs, ALN, Welsh, Faith schools, small schools etc.

Delivery method

This programme is part of an ongoing and sequential development process that matches the professional learning pathway and will build upon the skills and knowledge of an individual’s prior professional learning.  There are core modules (5 days equivalent) that allow the participant to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to become an effective school leader along with subsequent opportunity to engage effectively with bespoke/specialised modules directly related to their areas of responsibility.

The delivery of the middle leader programme includes mentoring, peer support networks and an individual leadership standards self-review.

All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.

Access to the programme is through a national application process and will be delivered by the regional consortia and their partners.

This development programme will consist of:

• Module 1
  What is effective Middle Leadership in the current context? – to include standards, National Mission, Schools as Learning Organisations.
• Module 2
  Leading Pedagogy, delivering effective teaching and learning – to include effective monitoring practices and analysis of monitoring outcomes. Accountability, roles and responsibilities of self and others.
• Module 3
  Management; strategies, structures and systems. To include planning for improvement and management of resources both financial and human.
• Module 4
  Achieving more through effective collaboration. To include wellbeing and effective engagement of and working with all stakeholders and external agencies.
• Module 5
  Evaluation and Impact. Participants present to peer group on how they have developed as a leader and how their actions demonstrate impact on standards.

The programme will be delivered using blended learning methods.

In addition, each participant will undertake a Leadership Experience Task, utilising the most recent research findings in developing their leadership skills

Each participant will also be assigned a school-based mentor who will support the participants in:

• Developing further understanding of the expectation and challenge of a middle leader’s role
• Improving self-awareness and develop personal reflection skills and habits
• Improving their ability to handle complex issues and relationships
• Improving their ability to lead through influence and engagement

In addition, there will be peer network sessions that will lead to sharing of ideas, peer support and collective problem solving, providing the opportunity to learn from others.

The programme seeks to maximise e-learning opportunities and technology through all learning, research and instructional content being made available digitally. This will be the primary method of collecting and exchanging knowledge and learning. 

Application

The application process has closed. 

In order to apply to take part in the programme, practitioners should:

1. Undertake a Leadership Standards Self-Review [LSSR].
   You will not be required to submit the LSSR with your application. Its purpose is to help you reflect and prepare for your application, in discussion with your Headteacher / line manager.
2. Discuss their suitability with their headteacher or line manager as appropriate.
3. Complete and submit the application form by 1pm on 5 October 2023.
   
4. Successful applicants will be invited to an introductory session during the week commencing 27 November 2023.
5. The programme will run from January to December 2024.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the above please contact your regional co-ordinator as detailed below.

This one-year development programme is a professional learning opportunity for middle leaders across Wales. It is a national programme delivered by regional consortia and is endorsed by the National Academy of Educational Leadership with opportunity for accreditation in partnership with UWTSD and Bangor universities.

Audience

This programme is available to all middle leaders across Wales who have areas of responsibility and/or line management of staff. 

Purpose

The programme promotes highly effective leadership through self-evaluation and reflection, exploring the relationships between leadership, successful schools and the wider community.

As part of the professional learning continuum participants will through this programme:

• develop understanding of the role
• further develop their understanding of the national reform agenda
• develop their practice within the formal leadership standards
• prepare for effective engagement with bespoke elements of specialised knowledge and skills: AOLEs, ALN, Welsh, Faith schools, small schools etc.

Delivery method

This programme is part of an ongoing and sequential development process that matches the professional learning pathway and will build upon the skills and knowledge of an individual’s prior professional learning.  There are core modules (5 days equivalent) that allow the participant to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to become an effective school leader along with subsequent opportunity to engage effectively with bespoke/specialised modules directly related to their areas of responsibility.

The delivery of the middle leader programme includes mentoring, peer support networks and an individual leadership standards self-review.

All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.

Access to the programme is through a national application process and will be delivered by the regional consortia and their partners that include Local Authorities and Higher Education.

This development programme will consist of:

• Module 1
  What is effective Middle Leadership in the current context? – to include standards, National Mission, Schools as Learning Organisations.
• Module 2
  Leading Pedagogy, delivering effective teaching and learning – to include effective monitoring practices and analysis of monitoring outcomes. Accountability, roles and responsibilities of self and others.
• Module 3
  Management; strategies, structures and systems. To include planning for improvement and management of resources both financial and human.
• Module 4
  Achieving more through effective collaboration. To include wellbeing and effective engagement of and working with all stakeholders and external agencies.
• Module 5
  Evaluation and Impact. Participants present to peer group on how they have developed as a leader and how their actions demonstrate impact on standards.

The programme will be delivered using blended learning methods.

In addition, each participant will undertake a Leadership Experience Task, utilising the most recent research findings in developing their leadership skills

Each participant will also be assigned a school-based mentor who will support the participants in:

• Developing further understanding of the expectation and challenge of a middle leader’s role
• Improving self-awareness and develop personal reflection skills and habits
• Improving their ability to handle complex issues and relationships
• Improving their ability to lead through influence and engagement

In addition, there will be peer network sessions that will lead to sharing of ideas, peer support and collective problem solving, providing the opportunity to learn from others.

The programme seeks to maximise e-learning opportunities and technology through all learning, research and instructional content being made available digitally. This will be the primary method of collecting and exchanging knowledge and learning. 

Application

The application process opens on 13 September 2022.

In order to apply to take part in the programme, practitioners should:

1. Undertake a Leadership Standards Self-Review [LSSR].
   You will not be required to submit the LSSR with your application. Its purpose is to help you reflect and prepare for your application, in discussion with your Headteacher / line manager.
2. Discuss their suitability with their headteacher or line manager as appropriate.
3. Complete and submit this application form by 1pm on 6 October 2022.
   
4. Successful applicants will be invited to an introductory session during the week commencing 28 November 2022.
5. The programme will run from January to December 2023.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the above please contact your regional co-ordinator as detailed below.

This one-year development programme is a professional learning opportunity for middle leaders across Wales. It is a national programme delivered by regional consortia and is endorsed by the National Academy of Educational Leadership with opportunity for accreditation in partnership with UWTSD and Bangor universities.

Audience

This programme is available to all middle leaders across Wales who have areas of responsibility and/or line management of staff. 

Purpose

The programme promotes highly effective leadership through self-evaluation and reflection, exploring the relationships between leadership, successful schools and the wider community.

As part of the professional learning continuum participants will through this programme:

• develop understanding of the role
• further develop their understanding of the national reform agenda
• develop their practice within the formal leadership standards
• prepare for effective engagement with bespoke elements of specialised knowledge and skills: AOLEs, ALN, Welsh, Faith schools, small schools etc.

Delivery method

This programme is part of an ongoing and sequential development process that matches the professional learning pathway and will build upon the skills and knowledge of an individual’s prior professional learning.  There are core modules (5 days equivalent) that allow the participant to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to become an effective school leader along with subsequent opportunity to engage effectively with bespoke/specialised modules directly related to their areas of responsibility.

The delivery of the middle leader programme includes mentoring, peer support networks and an individual leadership standards self-review.

All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.

Access to the programme is through a national application process and will be delivered by the regional consortia and their partners that include Local Authorities and Higher Education.

This development programme will consist of:

• Module 1
  What is effective Middle Leadership in the current context? – to include standards, National Mission, Schools as Learning Organisations.
• Module 2
  Leading Pedagogy, delivering effective teaching and learning – to include effective monitoring practices and analysis of monitoring outcomes. Accountability, roles and responsibilities of self and others.
• Module 3
  Management; strategies, structures and systems. To include planning for improvement and management of resources both financial and human.
• Module 4
  Achieving more through effective collaboration. To include wellbeing and effective engagement of and working with all stakeholders and external agencies.
• Module 5
  Evaluation and Impact. Participants present to peer group on how they have developed as a leader and how their actions demonstrate impact on standards.

The programme will be delivered online, via Teams, with each Module consisting of 2 x 2.5 hour sessions.

In addition, each participant will undertake a Leadership Experience Task, utilising the most recent research findings in developing their leadership skills

Each participant will also be assigned a school-based mentor who will support the participants in:

• Developing further understanding of the expectation and challenge of a middle leader’s role
• Improving self-awareness and develop personal reflection skills and habits
• Improving their ability to handle complex issues and relationships
• Improving their ability to lead through influence and engagement

In addition, there will be peer network sessions that will lead to sharing of ideas, peer support and collective problem solving, providing the opportunity to learn from others.

The programme seeks to maximise e-learning opportunities and technology through all learning, research and instructional content being made available digitally. This will be the primary method of collecting and exchanging knowledge and learning. 

Application

In order to apply to take part in the programme the individual should

1. Undertake a Leadership Standards Self-Review [LSSR].
2. Discuss their suitability with their headteacher or line manager as appropriate.
3. Submit a completed application form by 1pm on 7 October 2021.

The application process for the 2021-22 cohort is now closed.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the above please contact your regional co-ordinator as detailed below.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 21 October 2021.

 This one-year development programme is a professional learning opportunity for middle leaders across Wales.   It is a national programme delivered by local consortia and is endorsed by the National Academy of Educational Leadership with opportunity for accreditation in partnership with UWTSD and Bangor universities.

Audience

This programme is available to all middle leaders across Wales who have areas of responsibility and/or line management of staff.

Purpose

The programme promotes highly effective leadership through self-evaluation and reflection, exploring the relationships between leadership, successful schools and the wider community.

As part of the professional learning continuum participants will through this programme:

• develop understanding of the role
• further develop their understanding of the national reform agenda
• develop their practice within the formal leadership standards
• prepare for effective engagement with bespoke elements of specialised knowledge and skills: AOLEs, ALN, Welsh, Faith schools, small schools etc.

Delivery method

This programme is part of an ongoing and sequential development process that matches the professional learning pathway and will build upon the skills and knowledge of an individual’s prior professional learning.  There are core modules (5 days equivalent) that allow the participant to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to become an effective school leader along with subsequent opportunity to engage effectively with bespoke/specialised modules directly related to their areas of responsibility.

The delivery of the middle leader programme includes mentoring, peer support networks and an individual leadership standards self-review.

All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.

Access to the programme is through a national application process and will be delivered by the regional consortia and their partners that include Local Authorities and Higher Education.

This development programme will consist of:

• Module 1
  What is effective Middle Leadership in the current context? – to include standards, National Mission, Schools as Learning Organisations.
• Module 2
  Leading Pedagogy, delivering effective teaching and learning – to include effective monitoring practices and analysis of monitoring outcomes. Accountability, roles and responsibilities of self and others.
• Module 3
  Management; strategies, structures and systems. To include planning for improvement and management of resources both financial and human.
• Module 4
  Achieving more through effective collaboration. To include wellbeing and effective engagement of and working with all stakeholders and external agencies.
• Module 5
  Evaluation and Impact. Participants present to peer group on how they have developed as a leader and how their actions demonstrate impact on standards.

The programme will be delivered online, via Teams, with each Module consisting of 2 x 2.5 hour sessions.

In addition, each participant will undertake a Leadership Experience Task, utilising the most recent research findings in developing their leadership skills

Each participant will also be assigned a school-based mentor who will support the participants in:

• Developing further understanding of the expectation and challenge of a middle leader’s role
• Improving self-awareness and develop personal reflection skills and habits
• Improving their ability to handle complex issues and relationships
• Improving their ability to lead through influence and engagement

In addition, there will be peer network sessions that will lead to sharing of ideas, peer support and collective problem solving, providing the opportunity to learn from others.

The programme seeks to maximise e-learning opportunities and technology through all learning, research and instructional content being made available digitally. This will be the primary method of collecting and exchanging knowledge and learning.

Application

In order to apply to take part in the programme the individual should

1. Undertake a Leadership Standards Self-Review [LSSR].
2. Discuss their suitability with their headteacher or line manager as appropriate.
3. Submit a completed application form by 1pm on 30 November using the link below.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the above please contact your regional co-ordinator as detailed below.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 14 December.

The application process for the 2020-21 cohort is now closed.

This one-year development programme is a professional learning opportunity for middle leaders across Wales.   It is a national programme delivered by regional consortia and is endorsed by the National Academy of Educational Leadership with opportunity for accreditation in partnership with UWTSD and Bangor universities.

AUDIENCE
This programme will be available to all middle leaders across Wales who have areas of responsibility and/or line management of staff.

PURPOSE
The programme promotes highly effective leadership through self-evaluation and reflection, exploring the relationships between leadership, successful schools and the wider community.

As part of the professional learning continuum participants will through this programme:

• develop understanding of the role
• further develop their understanding of the national reform agenda
• develop their practice within the formal leadership standards
• prepare for effective engagement with bespoke elements of specialised knowledge and skills, AOLEs, ALN, Welsh, Faith schools, small schools etc.

DELIVERY METHOD

This programme is part of an ongoing and sequential development process that matches the professional learning pathway and will build upon the skills and knowledge of an individual’s prior professional learning.  There are core modules (5 days equivalent) that allow the participant to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to become an effective school leader along with subsequent opportunity to engage effectively with bespoke/specialised modules directly related to their areas of responsibility.

The delivery of the middle leader programme for 2019/20 includes mentoring, peer support networks and an individual leadership standards self-review.

All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.

Access to the programme is through a national application process and will be delivered by the regional consortia and their partners, including Local Authorities and Higher Education.

This development programme will consist of:

• Module 1
  What is effective Middle Leadership in the current context? – to include standards, National Mission, Schools as Learning Organisations

• Module 2
  Leading Pedagogy, delivering effective teaching and learning – to include effective monitoring practices and analysis of monitoring outcomes. Accountability, roles and responsibilities of self and others

• Module 3
  Management; strategies, structures and systems – to include planning for improvement and management of resources both financial and human

• Module 4
  Achieving more through effective collaboration – to include wellbeing and effective engagement of and working with all stakeholders and external agencies

• Module 5
  Evaluation and Impact – participants present to peer group how they have developed as a leader and how their actions demonstrate impact on standards

In addition, each participant will undertake a leadership experience task utilising the most recent research findings in developing their leadership skills.

Each participant will also be assigned a school-based mentor who will support the participants in:

• Developing further understanding of the expectation and challenge of a middle leader’s role
• Improving self-awareness and develop personal reflection skills and habits
• Improving their ability to handle complex issues and relationships
• Improving their ability to lead through influence and engagement.

In addition there will also be peer network sessions that will lead to sharing of ideas, peer support and collective problem solving, providing the opportunity to learn from others.

The programme seeks to maximise e-learning opportunities and technology through all learning, research and instructional content being made available digitally. This will be the primary method of collecting and exchanging knowledge and learning.

APPLICATION
In order to apply to take part in the programme the individual should:

1. Undertake an individual leadership standards self-review
2. Discuss their suitability with their headteacher or line manager as appropriate
3. Submit a completed application form by Wednesday 18 September using the link below.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the above please contact your regional co-ordinator as detailed below.

Registrations for this programme in 2019-20 have now closed