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Developing quality through leadership: Medway

Case study from Medway LA’s project on developing quality through leadership. The project evolved through reflection on the professional development needs of the leaders and managers in the six settings, within the context of the Key Elements of Effective Practice (KEEP). It was aimed at supporting the role of leadership and management in private, voluntary and independent (PVI) settings, through the use of a professional development file.

What did we do?

Details of the aims of the project and how it was implemented.
What did we achieve?

Details of the impact on the confidence, professional development and leadership skills of participating leaders.
What next?

Information about the probably next steps of the project, including the challenges identified and their resolution.

Developing quality through leadership: Reading

Case study from Reading LA’s project on developing quality through leadership. The scheme encouraged strong leadership and staff development through reflective practice, peer observation and teamwork, which are all recognised as important factors in raising quality.

What did we do?

Details of how the project was implemented through training and sharing of experiences through mentoring settings and disseminating findings, and supporting the development of strong leadership, effective teamwork and good reflective practice based on sound observation.
What did we achieve?

Details of the impact on the networking, professional development and teamworking of the leaders, and the impact on the local authority, staff, parents and children.
What next?

The proposed next steps, including the challenges ahead and their resolution.

Using technologies to enhance learning (UTEL) professional development e-learning modules

Introducing the key features and benefits of the following technologies: Wikis, blogs, podcasts, digital video, discussion forums, video screen capture and virtual learning environments.

Wiki

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a wiki with case studies and video simulation.
Blog

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a blog with case studies and video simulation.
Podcast

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a podcast with case studies and video simulation.
Digital video

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of digital video with case studies and video simulation.
Discussion forums

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a discussion forum with case studies and video simulation.
Video screen capture

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of video screen capture with case studies and video simulation.
Virtual learning environments

Ten-minute e-learning module outlining the key features and benefits of a virtual learning environment with case studies and video simulation.
Classification activities

Final e-learning module which provides scenarios in which to apply your knowledge by selecting the learning need, teaching approach and most appropriate technology.

Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy (PSRN) e-learning course

Teaching Early Years practitioners the principles underpinning effective practice in problem solving, reasoning and numeracy (PSRN).

Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy 1

This level increases understanding about each aspect of PSRN and supports practitioners in developing a learning environment full of opportunities for developing PSRN.

Briefing for SIPs: The DCSF International School Award (DCSF ISA)

Information about the DCSF International School Award (DCSF ISA), which recognises schools that have begun to integrate global issues and international awareness into their curriculum.

Social and Emotional Aspects of Development: LA trainers' handbook

Outlines the contents of the LA trainers' handbook, for example: it contains resources for trainers to use in planning professional development in PSED for practitioners working with children from birth to five, it links the existing PSED training file (Sure Start 2006) to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and it provides some suggestions for strategic use of funding and resources. Ref: 00708-2008 Publication date: October 2008

Pupil participation

Professional development materials from the Behaviour and Attendance pilot. They cover: Considering the importance of pupil participation within school life; Exploring the range of opportunities in school to promote pupil participation; Reviewing current school practice in this area; Exploring further opportunities within school for increasing pupil participation and improving relationships, behaviour, attendance and achievement. Ref: 1751-2005 Publication date: September 2005

Early Years: Working with parents and carers e-learning course

Enabling practitioners to develop effective partnerships with parents by supporting them in gathering ideas, researching areas for development, evaluating their current practice and planning.

Learning and teaching in the primary years: Professional development resources

Overview of professional development resources on improving learning and teaching across the primary curriculum. Ref: 0518-2004G Publication date: September 2004

School Improvement: Communication, Language and Literacy Development (CLLD) across Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, North West region

The focus of the case study was to improve progress in, through and out of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), particularly in relation to early language acquisition and early reading.

Early Years

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