Scottish Professional Learning Network  - Managing Change

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Scottish Professional Learning Network
Managing Change

The theme for the next SPLN event is Managing Change. It will have a similar format to recent SPLN meetings and will have an opening talk by Graham Donaldson who will draw on his recent work in Wales and for Scotland’s International Council of Educational Advisors, including the possible impacts of Artificial Intelligence on education. There will also be a series of short presentations from headteachers and others about how they are managing change in their own settings. Participants will once again be able to share information through a Padlet as well as through the chat and during Q&amp;A sessions during the meeting.Pre-tasks Please complete this Padlet <a href="https://padlet.com/edspll/spln-31-01-24-9hgxqa71epbzjhwz" title="https://padlet.com/edspll/spln-31-01-24-9hgxqa71epbzjhwz" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SPLN 31/01/24 (padlet.com)</a> with details of CLPL and networking which supports early career teachers which you would like to share with others. This Padlet will be open for contributions and comments throughout the meeting. You will also be able to contribute during the meeting through the meeting chat and in open contributions and comment session. We are looking to gather and share examples of good practice and increase awareness of the wide range of CLPL and networking opportunities available for teachers SPLN Agenda 31st January10:00 Welcome and Introductions: Stuart Farmer and Jayne Rowe (Co-chairs) 10:05 Delivering change that will have impact on children and young people Graham Donaldson, University of Glasgow Graham will draw on his recent work in Wales and for Scotland’s International Council of Educational Advisors, including the possible impacts of Artificial Intelligence on education. 10:35 A Taster Menu of examples of managing change is different settings. Short presentations from a range of individuals and organisations. 1: Leadership of Change - It's only just begun... Angela Robertson, Headteacher, Queen Anne High School, Fife A story of bravery based on having undertaken a situational analysis and the recognition that a change in direction was required to ensure the best outcomes for young people. Creating a culture of true collaboration to drive school improvement with all staff involved in the process and journey. 2: All Learners All Achieving Andrea Reid, Senior Education Officer, Glasgow City Council Bringing a renewed and coherent approach to Education Services through a refreshed purpose, vision, values and priorities. Getting the enabling environment right for leadership from the middle, developing a networked learning system clearly focused on the pedagogical core. 3: Curriculum Content Creation in North Lanarkshire Council Jacqueline Burton, Education and Families’ Manager, North Lanarkshire At this pivotal time in Scottish education establishments must critically evaluate their curriculum offer and respond to the challenge to refresh Curriculum for Excellence. The policy direction for Scotland’s curriculum is at somewhat of a turning point, offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to what may turn out to be sweeping change. It is necessary to include the voices of all stakeholders and to work together with the profession to build the future we wish to see. This will be achieved through collaborative thinking and activities, through consultation, building capacity and confidence and empowering leaders at all levels. North Lanarkshire have a focus on developing this support for all schools in the authority to facilitate system learning, and ultimately curriculum content creation. 4: Leadership of Change - From Satisfactory to Very Good Emma Clunie, Headteacher, Kirkcaldy North Primary School, Fife A story about a journey of strategic leadership, built on a culture of high standards, high expectations and ownership for all. Exploring why management is just as important as leadership in driving change; and a discussion around the importance of implementing rigorous systems and processes, and the impact of this on outcomes for children. 11:25 Screen/comfort break 11:30 Open contributions and comments from participant Please also share contributions in the Teams chat and Padlet throughout the meeting. 11:40 Updates Education Scotland: Rona Grant GTCS: Jac Morley Scottish Government: TBC 11:55 Thanks and close: Stuart Farmer and Jayne Rowe (Co-chairs) Future SPLN meeting – dates for your diary: 10:00-12:00, Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Target Audience - Please be aware that the target audience for this event is for professionals within the Education Sector in Scotland and to register for the event please enter either a school/establishment/local authority or Glow email address. If you work in Scottish education and would like to attend, but do not have a glow or work email address please email esevents@educationscotland.gov.scot with the name of your setting or service, to request a place. Thank you for your understanding.Ticket Allocation - It is not possible to transfer your booking to anyone else. If you are unable to attend please cancel your booking to free up a space for another participant to attend. Please remember that for security purposes it is very important that you do not share event information with anyone else to provide them access to this event.Joining Instructions - Please note joining instructions for this event will be sent out 48 hours before the event, each attendee is advised to double check they received a confirmation email from Eventbrite via the email address they entered as this may result in not receiving these instructions and could obstruct you from attending the event. We would recommend you to contact us should you not receive joining instructions by 1 hour before then event time. We would advise you to check your junk files for emails about the event.Request for advance information - If you have specific accessibility requirements, for example, if you need slides or more information to be sent to you in advance, or need breaks at specific intervals, we would welcome more information about this in advance. Whilst it is your choice to disclose this information, or not, doing so will enable us to better understand your needs and plan how to best support your engagement. Our aim is to make appropriate adjustments to our programme delivery to ensure the best possible experience for our delegates.

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