Leadership News & Events
Primary Heads Forum - CAF Presentation New
Justin Donovan's presentation on 'The CAF and Team Around the Child from the School's point of View' is now available to view from page below:
Keeping you Informed New
 CSF is committed to ensuring that all staff across the county council are kept informed of changes that may affect them, future developments and current issues. It also acknowledges the need to listen to what people have to say.
Many measures are taking place in order to ensure that the flow of information is maximised – including the newly-launched Director’s Blog and twice-yearly CSF Roadshows.
Staff in Hertfordshire's schools can access the Director's Blog via The Grid by visiting the link below or the permanent link on the right hand side of this page:
An issue that remains in the news on a national scale is safeguarding children, particularly following the recent comments of Victoria Climbie’s mother and Lord Laming following the sad death in Birmingham last month of seven-year-old Khrya Ishaq. “Safeguarding children is everyone’s business – not just social workers” is one of the items up for discussion on CSF director John Harris’s blog. In his opinion, safeguarding procedures have changed immensely since 2003 when Lord Laming’s report into the Climbie case was published. He states that there is more to do to ensure that work to safeguard children is delivered in every case and is that he is keen to ensure debate on the subject does not stigmatise social workers.
If you have something to say about this or any other CSF matter, please visit the Director’s Blog and log a comment or question.
Review of New Funding Mechanism for SEN in Mainstream Schools New
An independent review of the early implementation of the revised mainstream SEN funding mechanism is taking place this term. Part of the review is a questionnaire for schools, which will be available on The Grid until 25 July 2008. More...
Leadership Conference - 12 June 2008 New
Working Differently for Children and Young People - A Time to Lead
Standards and School Effectiveness ran their first cross phase, district partnership conference on 12 June at Tewin Bury Farm. This was a one day event for headteachers. (Please note that this was the third day of the primary headteacher conference series previously advertised under the title 'A Time to Lead'.)
The programme was packed with high quality renowned keynote speakers and included the opportunity for networking with colleagues and district partners.
Working in Partnership to Make a Difference for Schools
By John Harris (Director of Children, Schools and Families, Hertfordshire)
Neighbourhood Policing, Young People & Schools
By Frank Whiteley (Chief Constable, Hertfordshire Constabulary)
PCT perspective
By Anne Walker, Chief Executive, Hertfordshire PCTs
Different Curriculum Possibilities
By Mick Waters, Director of Curriculum, QCA (presentation to follow shortly)
School Improvement and Community Renewal
By John West Burnham
Shaping the Future Together
By Dr Hilary Emery, Executive Director, TDA
Lead in Herts 2008 - Talking Leadership - 16 October 2008 New
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Are you an Aspiring School Leader?
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Want to know more about the next step on the ladder?
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What is different about the new NPQH?
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Not sure how to develop your leadership skills?
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This event is for you!
Come along to the new Hertfordshire Development Centre at Stevenage to find out more about
school leadership in Hertfordshire. More...
Claim up to £1000 subsidy for Headteachers’ Career Coaching!
NOTE - Deadline for confirming attendance – 13th June!
Over fifty of our schools took advantage of up to £1000 funding for leadership development recently, provided by Train to Gain. We have now identified another funding offer which you may be interested in and which addresses one of our current Leadership Strategy priorities - to offer subsidised career coaching to Hertfordshire headteachers.
The People Development Team specialises in supporting individuals to understand their strengths and aspirations within their current and future career choices. Through interactive workshops or 1:1 coaching, trained career coaches work with you to enable you to:
- Understand your aspirations and motivators within your current and future career
- Understand how to drive your future to achieve your aspirations
- Identify what is important for you and how to achieve a balance between your career and other areas of your life
- Use your strengths to your best advantage and maximise your opportunities
- Turn challenges into positives
- Define a plan to enable you to achieve your career goals
Offered as group workshops or individual coaching sessions, depending on your personal preferences, several funded options are available. Further details are on the flyer:
In order to be eligible for this funding you need to confirm your attendance by 13th June with colin@people-development-team.com who will also be able to answer any queries you may have.
Good Practice Case Studies
Two new good practice case studies from Bushey Meads and Turnford school looking at new curriculum initiatives. More...
New Headteachers Conference - 8th May 2008 Presentations
The presentations from the New Headteachers Conference on 8th May 2008 are now available to download. More...
NPQH Application Round begins 23rd May 2008
You may be aware that the NPQH has been revised and is now intended for participants who are very close (within 18 months) of taking on their first headship.
The first application round for the revised NPQH begins on May 23rd with a closing date of 9th June. This is a very short time frame and includes the half term holiday. If you know anyone who is interested in undertaking NPQH please inform them of these dates immediately.
Marina Breeze
Adviser for Leadership
Targeted Support for NPQH Graduates
Our LA is one of 70 nationwide that has been identified as one most likely to encounter difficulties in headship recruitment hence has been invited by NCSL to join a short-term programme to help address this challenge. Application deadline extended to 1st June 2008.
Access up to £1000 Funded Leadership Training Update
We have just been made aware of additional funding being made available for schools for leadership and management training.
Over 70 schools applied for the funding previously, and the offer is currently available until 31st July 2008.
Your school could be eligible for Leadership and Management funding of up to £1000. The funding can be put towards the cost of a range of personal development options including accredited training (an MBA or NPQH, for example), or non-accredited development (e.g. workshops/seminars, coaching/mentoring or continuous professional development).
To check eligibility and find out how to access this funding scheme please contact c.padley@ttgbroker.com or call 07767 481084
Train to Gain Funding Flyer
Heads and Governor's Briefings summer 2008 Presentation
The presentation for the summer briefings is now available to download.
Leadership Partnership Group
The minutes of the first two Leadership Partnership Group Meetings are now available. More
Lead in Herts Newsletter - Summer Term 2008
 We are pleased to announce the new Hertfordshire Leadership Strategy newsletter which aims to update you on current developments and good practice in leadership in Herts. More...
Good Practice Case Studies
We are able to share some good practice that is happening in Hertfordshire schools in the field of leadership development. More...
Secondary Deputies and Assistant Headteachers Residential Conference
Back by popular demand, the Secondary Deputies and Assistant Headteachers Residential Conference will take place on 10th-11th July 2008 at Letchworth Hall Hotel. More...
Performance Management Resources: A Practical Guide to Performance Management Review
 Some changes have been made to PRS Resources in light of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (2007) and the official launch of the professional standards for teachers in September.
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