Communication Challenge Feedback

Objectives of the Challenge To prepare for IIP To identify “effective communications” in school To introduce new staff To revisit the aims of the school

The Mission Statement Mission statement   School Improvement Plan   Departmental Objectives   Departmental Improvement Planning   Individual objectives ( PM)

The Challenge Staff were put into10 groups with representatives from teaching staff, admin staff, learning support staff, ICT support staff, catering staff, evenly distributed across the groups. The Challenge was to prepare a presentation for members of a visiting Leadership team that outlined the key factors that contributed to good communication in the school.Reference to the IIP framework and how this helped were to be highlighted

Key Factors Positive relationships Key systems Knowledge Empowerment Consultation/ownership/involvement Relationships with Parents Links with the community/business Shared goals Evaluation and review

Key Systems Staff identified the following systems Meetings….Briefings, staff meetings, departmental meetings, year meetings, leadership meetings, governing body meetings, working groups. Documentation….minutes, policies, notice boards, post, pigeon holes,ideas board Technology….telephone, e mail, web site. Chat…informal meetings/discussions Training….individual,group,whole staff

Shared goals, empowerment, positive relationships Clarity of vision, clear expectations Opportunity for career development Full staff involvement in policy making Working groups Departmental and individual objective setting ( Performance Man)*teachers only. Clearly defined roles Team building activities ( ie challenges) Accountability????

Relationships with parents and community Planners Newsletters Gov’s reports Parents evenings Performances*** Celebration evenings*** CLC training opportunities for parents*** Positive and contact with parents as well as concerns*** Provide guidance to parents how to help students***

Community links Parents Feeder primaries Web site Community forums Home school liaison officer Local business PTA*** Sponsorship*** CLC open in evenings***

Key Issues Review for support staff Clarification for support staff Involvement of parents Community use of building Clarification of processes/systems

What next ? Clarify and document key systems? Accountability? Items with asterisks? Clarify and develop opportunities for further prof development? Internal promotion? Process for dissemination and evaluation of training? Clarify processes for consultation? Processes for sharing good practice? Indicators for good communications? Evaluation and review?