Leadership Challenge Ideas.....

During the second session of 'Closing the Gap' the aims were to understand the significance of this and how to target this. From this I was able to begin considering viable options for my leadership challenge-

These ideas weren't just plucked out of no where though.  There was some discussion based on the Sutton Trust results focused on improving teaching and learning and the impact specific strategies would have. Due to teaching a practical subject the idea of focusing on 'oral language interventions' is something that has my initial interest. Literacy and 'word poverty' is an area I am keen to develop and focus on to improve learner's attainment as well as developing more cross-curricular skills in Art.

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/toolkit/toolkit-a-z/

As always during the session there was time for self reflection on my strengths and weaknesses to enable me to develop into an effective leader.  Key qualities as outlined by the National College for Teaching and Leadership and exactly why these matter-