Page 10 - The Thorns Way Raising Standards Strategy
P. 10
Leadership & Management
Being great starts here!
The right people in the right places; developing emotionally
intelligent leaders of the future
Clearly defined leadership roles
Leadership structure includes senior and middle leaders
School Improvement Timeline: plan; review; report
Leadership Development Policy and CPD for all leaders (including toolkits
e.g. Leadership Matters)
Regular self– and peer-review of leaders, including 360 reviews and use of
other online diagnostic tools
Development opportunities for aspiring and new leaders—succession
planning
Qualifications and training for leaders at all levels
School development planning takes account of the immediate and wider
school context through horizon scanning (PESTEL and SWOT analysis)
Governors are kept updated on SDP progress, and hold leaders at all levels
to account
Robust recruitment and induction processes
Standard Operatiing Procedures, and checklists
