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A report outlining the catastrophic consequences of cuts to education for children and young people in Northern Ireland is welcomed by the Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC).
Reviews the features of effective school governance in leading the ethos of a school which include: leading the school with clarity and
direction, effective team-work, accountability mechanisms, strategic thinking and a drive for school improvement.
Governors will explore how challenge can be recognised and consideration will be given to the different types of challenge to school ethos. The OSKAR Coaching Model will be examined as a framework to address challenge. There will be a contribution from a serving Principal who explores challenge to ethos within a controlled school. Participants will also be introduced to an international theoretical model which can be used to evaluate school ethos.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Delivery: Online session
Date: 23 January 2024
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Provides governors with an overview of how trauma informed practice can enrich a school’s ethos representing an approach which supports all children and young people. The session will provide a definition of trauma and adverse childhood experiences and explore the health and wellbeing impacts and behaviour that children may present with in the classroom. This module provides an overview of the Safeguarding Board Northern Ireland’s Level 2 training that CSSC can provide for schools and is recommended for the governors of schools considering or in the process of developing a trauma informed approach.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Delivery: Online session
Date: 6 February 2024
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Is a progressive developmental module which builds upon Governor awareness of trauma and adverse childhood experiences from Governors Ethos Five. This module considers how trauma informed approaches contribute to school ethos by supporting the resilience of children and young people. The importance of relationships and the presence of an emotionally available adult is explored as well as the importance of PACE approaches in supporting children and young people. Governors are encouraged to consider how a culture of safety and support can also be provided for staff thus supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of the adults who work with children and young people.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Delivery: Online session
Date: 27 February 2024
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Advocates how a coaching approach to leadership can contribute to school ethos. Governors will explore the elements of a high performing team whilst raising their awareness of coaching skills and techniques, including active listening, asking good questions and providing effective feedback.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Delivery: Online session
Date: 7 May 2024
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Establishes the important link Governors provide between the school and the community. Consideration will be given to what it means for a school to be at the heart of its community, how a school can reflect its local community and the role the community can play in supporting the school. The positive impact community groups have on school ethos and the contribution they make to the life of the school is also considered.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Delivery: Online session
Date: 21 May 2024
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Takes place over an academic year and supports senior leaders to address one strategic priority in their School Development Plan to improve learning and teaching. This module explores four themes:
1. Supporting and developing an ethos of continuous improvement in order to effect change.
2. Rigorous self-evaluation including an investigation of quality assurance tools that may be used to identify strengths and priorities for improvement.
3. Research-informed practices that impact significantly on learning.
4. Lessons from international models of school improvement.
This module comprises two days of interactive, evidence-informed sessions, coaching/mentoring support to effect change and a final celebratory event that provides a platform for participants to present their findings and share their learning outcomes.
Duration: 3 Day Programme with Coaching/Mentoring Support throughout academic year
Delivery: Stranmillis University College
Date(s): 4 October 2023, 8 November 2023 and 15 May 2024
Register your expression of interest to attend event as part of Ethos and Leadership programme here.
Takes place over an academic year and supports senior leaders to address one strategic priority in their School Development Plan to improve learning and teaching. This module explores four themes:
1. Supporting and developing an ethos of continuous improvement in order to effect change.
2. Rigorous self-evaluation including an investigation of quality assurance tools that may be used to identify strengths and priorities for improvement.
3. Research-informed practices that impact significantly on learning.
4. Lessons from international models of school improvement.
This module comprises two days of interactive, evidence-informed sessions, coaching/mentoring support to effect change and a final celebratory event that provides a platform for participants to present their findings and share their learning outcomes.
Duration: 3 Day Programme with Coaching/Mentoring Support throughout academic year
Delivery: Stranmillis University College
Date(s): 4 October 2023, 8 November 2023 and 15 May 2024
Register your expression of interest to attend event as part of Ethos and Leadership programme here.
Takes place over an academic year and supports senior leaders to address one strategic priority in their School Development Plan to improve learning and teaching. This module explores four themes:
1. Supporting and developing an ethos of continuous improvement in order to effect change.
2. Rigorous self-evaluation including an investigation of quality assurance tools that may be used to identify strengths and priorities for improvement.
3. Research-informed practices that impact significantly on learning.
4. Lessons from international models of school improvement.
This module comprises two days of interactive, evidence-informed sessions, coaching/mentoring support to effect change and a final celebratory event that provides a platform for participants to present their findings and share their learning outcomes.
Duration: 3 Day Programme with Coaching/Mentoring Support throughout academic year
Delivery: Stranmillis University College
Date(s): 4 October 2023, 8 November 2023 and 15 May 2024
Register your expression of interest to attend event as part of Ethos and Leadership programme here.
Demonstrates effective and purposeful communication, particularly in relation to the ethos, vision and values of the school. Participants will examine essential communication skills based around four areas:
Duration: One day
Delivery: Stranmillis University College
Date: 7 December 2023
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