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Training for targeted leaders selected from schools within Elevate MAT to set them on their way to Headship

The NQT Support Programme aims to provide high quality support and development for those

starting their teaching career. This will be achieved through an inspiring approach, which is

facilitated by Headteachers and Specialist Leaders of Education within North Star Teaching School

Alliance. The course is rooted in a drive to develop outstanding practitioners for the benefit of

children in North Star Schools. In addition, the programme aims to embed a commitment to

Continuing Professional Development in NQTs, promoting the ethos of responsibility for their own

development. The programme was extremely successful in previous years, with 100% of delegates

giving positive feedback:

“I will be happier so more effective teaching”

“The flexible approach made it feel relevant and really useful”

“It has helped me take a step back and think about things.”

“Nice to share with other NQTs in the same boat – felt really supported…”

‘Support & Solutions’ – a bi-monthly breakfast club for North Star and Polaris head teachers

Support & Solutions is an informal get-together once every half term, designed to give head teachers the chance to meet other heads, create new alliances, discuss the current issues in headship and share issues with people who really understand.

This programme is for both existing team leaders as well as those with clear leadership potential for senior whole-school responsibilities. It will also reflect the needs of Specialist Leaders in Education.

The three-day course seeks to meet the needs of experienced school leaders who wish to develop their ideas about more senior levels of school leadership, who wish to maximise their skills and effectiveness - and who also seek to make further professional progress. The programme will be underpinned by an emphasis on the key skills of coaching and constructive communication.

The course will also use the unifying vehicle of an individual ‘senior leadership focus’ (research option) to generate learning.

This programme was run very successfully in previous years with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Comments include:

'Course delivered in a lively, engaging & inspiring way.'

'Ed Lott, fantastic, motivational speaker, learnt a lot about leadership styles'

'Improving the vision/roles of the SLT can only have a positive impact on learning.'

Sustaining and driving change through extraordinary leadership:

Invest in a leader: Change the world

This 4-day programme provides an opportunity for headteachers to engage in professional debate discussion and thinking.
Leaders and teams have to cope with constant and accelerating change.

The 4 days will explore strategies around:
- Shaping the future whilst keeping feet firmly rooted in the ground and your head in the strategic vision
- Coping with increasing social complexity with ease and compassion whilst maintaining high standards

We are supporting joint-practice development for subject leaders through three subject-leader development days each over the year for English, Maths and EYFS. These development days have been created to foster great practice and promote subject leaders as beacons of excellence in their schools.

Evidence suggests coaching is one of the most effective forms of professional development, and this programme seeks to give delegates a grounding in the key principles of coaching to promote good practice and development across school, and accredit them as North Star coaches.

This programme is for existing middle and senior team leaders as well as those with clear leadership potential for future whole-school responsibilities. It will also reflect the needs of Specialist Leaders in Education.

The three-day course seeks to meet the needs of experienced school leaders who wish to develop their ideas about school leadership, who wish to maximise their skills and effectiveness - and who also seek to make further professional progress. The programme will be underpinned by an emphasis on the key skills of coaching and constructive communication.

The course will also use the unifying vehicle of an individual ‘Leadership Focus’ (research option) to generate learning.

After a sucessful introduction in 2018-2019 North Star's Developing Expertise in Teaching Programme 2019-2020 will continue to develop teachers in the early years of teaching, this programme aims to assist teachers to become outstanding practitioners with a creative approach to the whole curriculum, leading to excellent outcomes for children.

Perfect for those who are returning to teaching.

The course is recommended for primary school teachers and coordinators of design and technology. Delegates will carry out practical activities using glue guns, sharp implements and hand tools commonly used within the design & technology curriculum, and develop a health & safety evidence portfolio. The course helps to develop the delegate’s skills in carrying out risk assessments and the teaching of design and technology. This is an accredited course through the Design and Technology Association and meets design and technology health & safety training standards.