Next Practice in System Leadership - Tools and Resources

In order to inform the development of Next Practice in this area, we have scanned the available research, in this country and abroad, for interesting current practice.

We have also connected with current examples of practice both through literature review and direct engagement with leading practitioners.

For more resources, see the Next Practice Resources page.

Tools

We're developing a suite of tools that can be used by System Leaders.

Delta 6

Delta 6 is our first project tool. It helps groups to think about and prioritise key global, national and local challenges and consider how schools and the education system should respond. It includes think pieces from leading figures as well as focused activities, and can be used within local authorities, school leadership teams or wider groups such as governing bodies or across a network of schools.

Find out how the Chichester NPSL field trial got on when they used it in November 2006 by downloading the documents below.

Delta 6 with Chichester Nursery School and Children's Centre

Chichester Nursery School and Children's Centre Creative Day Group Work

Coach in a Box

Our field trial site practitioners have been working with Coach in a Box - a coaching system that aims to support their leadership skills. This engagement has produced some fascinating insights into the challenges and opportunities of System Leadership. Read more by downloading the document below.

What we're learning - Coach in a Box insights

The Landing Pad

We have developed a new tool to prompt constructive dialogue about leadership and governance that operates across local systems. This tool includes a provocative think piece that you can download below. We'll be sharing more information about the Landing Pad tool in future.  

Leadership Beyond Institutional Boundaries think piece

Other practice

Buckinghamshire County Council commissioned Canterbury Christ Church University to conduct research into four initiatives that are based on collaborative approaches to leadership, learning and professional development. Find out more in the documents below.

By Us and For Us - Building Capacity for School Improvement through Collaborative Leadership and Professional Development: a study of four linked initiatives in Buckinghamshire, UK

A Study of Collaborative Leadership and Professional Development for the Children's Services in Buckinghamshire

Collaborative Leadership and Professional Development for School Improvement in Buckinghamshire

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