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Embedding change across a local authority John Parmiter Warwickshire we-learn project Initial Concept - 2000 Teacher Student Parent General Public Learning Portal Video Conferencing Collaboration Professional Development Curriculum Resources E-mail Information Technical Support MIS Professional Development Learning & Teaching Leadership & Vision Connectivity Technical Support MIS Professional Development Learning & Teaching Connectivity Leadership & Vision The Vision “Our vision is of schools staffed by confident, trained practitioners using classrooms equipped with dependable, exciting technology to raise attainment and encourage positive and independent attitudes to learning. The legacy for the future will be improved standards of achievement, a collaborative and skilled work force of teachers and support staff, an outstanding pool of resources, skills and knowledge and an appetite for learning.” Face to Face Training Online Training Collaboration Lesson Planning Video Conferencing Community Links Raise Standards E-mail Improve Staff Satisfaction CPD Lesson Creation LEA Links The Service Implementation Support Helpdesk Maintenance Refresh Programme Mgt. Promote & develop E-learning content Bring schools Together To raise standards Teacher Toolkit Inc Tablet PC Broadband Intranet / Internet Administration Increase pupil motivation Extensive Individualise d Programs of Study Online Content Interactive Technology Curriculum Software Lesson Delivery Data Projectors Markbook and Pupil Tracking New Schemes of Work Existing Schemes of Work Mode of Use Data Centre SIMS data Personal, School and LEA data Kaleidos data Portal Warks Broadband Network Internet Schools Home Desktop Pupil Desktop Tablet Teacher Tablet Tablet Teacher Desktop Pupil Teacher Parent Original Project Scope All pupils from Year 5 to Year 11 42,000 Pupils 2,500 Teachers Focus on National Curriculum Subjects English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, ICT, Modern Foreign Languages Timescale January January March January October January 2000 2002 2004 2005 2005 2006 2008 2010 2012 Initial Concept Start of Negotiations Contract Signed Completion of Pilot Phase Finish Hardware Installation Consolidation Hardware Re-fresh Contract re-negotiation End of existing contract A process model of change 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Establishing a sense of urgency Creating a guiding coalition Developing a vision and strategy Communicating the change vision Empowering broad-based action Generating short-term wins Consolidating gains and producing more change Anchoring new approaches in the culture From Leading Change, © John P Kotter (1996) A framework for change MEMBERS LEADERS RESULTS Enthusiasm Moral Purpose Understanding Change External & Internal pe Knowledge Creation and Sharing Commitment Ho erg En y What leadersRelationship Coherence Making bring Building More good things happen; fewer bad things happen From Leading in a culture of change, © Michael Fullan (2001) Choosing the right style of leadership Coercive Leading by telling Authoritative Leading by painting a vision Affiliative Leading by creating harmony Democratic Leading by consensus Pacesetting Leading by example Coaching Leading by developing others The 6 Cs Communication Coalition Commitment Continuing Professional Development Contract Communication Communication - 1 Schools Headteachers & Teachers Governors & Parents Pupils The Local Authority Members Chief Officers Colleagues Coalition Sharing the Vision with Schools and Colleagues Building Relationships with Schools Explaining the potential benefits – and the risks Extol the virtues of collaboration Building Strong Partnerships Commitment Build a good team to work with you and benefit from their advice and support and create a consensus The Schools must be considered to be part of a wider team Your partner must be considered to be part of the team Continuing Professional Development Working with teachers is probably the most important aspect of this project ‘Operational’ training is important Demonstrating the potential for improving Teaching & Learning is more important Establishing a platform for ‘change’ is vital Contract The Contract is important BUT……… The right Partnership is more important! There must be Flexibility It should be Open book It must be Honest A Shared Vision and Commitment is the most important part of a Partnership Communication - 2 A Good Communication Strategy is essential Good communication leads to: Improved consultation with stakeholders Better understanding Greater coherence in planning “Good work……… but I think we need just a little more detail right here”