1. How are School Leaders trained and developed in the UK ? How are School Leaders trained and developed in the UK ? Local structures and processes John Donne School

2. What happens now Schools are autonomous ( relatively ) – community, voluntary aided, academy, free schools School budget depends funding per pupil ( age related ) and other factors ( Pupil Premium ) LMS allows schools to make budgetary decisions

3. What happens now Decisions about CPD are made locally according to needs and captured in a SDP Large emphasis in new Ofsted regulations on CPD with further links to pay and progression being made through a new appraisal process

4. What happens now Who are our school leaders ? Deputy Head Headteacher Middle leaders School Business Manager Class Teachers Chef

5. What happens now NPQH became mandatory in Spring 2009 Fast forward 3 years and we seem to have come full circle. According to NCSL and the Department for Education, the NPQH Qualification is ‘ to become non mandatory in a bid to make it a mark of quality ’ rather than a badge of honour

6. What happens now NCSL Aspirant Leader course Staff lecturing at LSBU to support ITT 4 staff currently working on a masters degree International links 3 administrative and premises staff are undertaking NVQ levels 3 and 4 training Additional ‘ in - house ’ CPD opportunities

7. Evaluation of what ’ s happening NPQH experience ( Simon Wattam ) As CPD offered in response to development plan it should be relevant – dependent on quality of SDP Are ‘ academic qualifications ’ the only / most appropriate route to develop leaders ?

8. Evaluation of what ’ s happening International links have been particularly valuable and enhanced practice ( Evelyn Holdsworth ) ‘ University of John Donne ’ as a development tool for all ( Nick Tildesley )‘ University of John Donne ’ as a development tool for all ( Nick Tildesley )

9. Looking ahead - what needs to be different ? How can leaders be prepared for the challenges of the role ? How do leaders cope with constant changes imposed from outside agencies ? How to avoid becoming burnt out The recruitment of leaders into schools in challenging circumstances Age profile of current school leaders