From Deep Learning To Deep Leadership

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From Deep Learning To Deep Leadership

• Reconfiguring Learning via the Institution, its
  Roles and its Leadership
• (SSAT National Conference, Student Leadership
• 30 November 2007)

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Newstead Wood School for Girls A Specialist
Engineering School

• An emphasis on creativity, critical thinking and
  problem solving
• Core subjects Science, Mathematics and Design
  Technology
• Many opportunities for independent learning and
  activities outside the classroom
• A highly selective state school (nearly 1,000) in
  LB Bromley, south east London.

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Just some of Newsteads links
SSAT Deep Leadership DR Hub South London Focus
Student Leadership
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From Co-constructing the Mission

• Statement of values
• The students journey
• Stakeholders commitment
• Renewal through consultation

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Newstead Wood School for Girls Mission Statement

• At Newstead Wood School the passion for learning
  is inspired
• within a diverse community of trust and respect
  for the worth of the individual
• through exciting and demanding intellectual
  challenges
• through an enriching variety of activities and
  experiences
• through opportunities to develop a sense of
  purpose and fulfil personal aspirations
• through the celebration of achievements
• We are proud to say that our students leave with
  confidence, with eager enquiring minds and with
  the desire to make a difference.

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Reconfiguring School Organisationfor
sustainable Leadership and Development

• School Leadership fit for purpose
• Distributed leadership to mixed teams
• Research-driven
• Learning focus

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From Mission, through Organisation, To Student
Leadership

• Stakeholders confident, mature
• Researchers and Monitors able to evaluate and
  bring about change
• Accepting accountability for Learning as the
  consequence of opportunity and entitlement
• Morally and socially responsible
• Having self-knowledge, self-esteem, ambition

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Opportunities for Student Leadership

• Leader school, home, form, team, conference
• Representative Council, Governing Body, focus
  groups
• Ambassador outreach, enrichment, WRL
• Competitor sport, engineering/science/maths,
  creative writing, music, debating..
• Mentor academic, GT, buddy, peer listener,
  ASDAN ..

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Co-construction and Sustainable Schools

• 3 strands i) Eco School
• ii) Personal Development Curriculum
• iii) Senior Students School Development Group
• i) Eco School Care for Self
• Care for Each Other
• Care for the Environment
• 5 Doorways Food and Drink
• Energy and Water
• Travel and Traffic
• Purchasing and Waste
• Buildings and Grounds
• (3 integrated Doorways Inclusion/Participation,
  Local Well-being and the
• Global Dimension)

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Co-construction and Sustainable Schools

• i) Eco School
• Development/Action Plan (Collaborative)
• Success Criteria
• Adult facilitator

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Co-construction and Sustainable Schools

• Personal Development Curriculum
• - PSHE
• - Citizenship
• - WRL
• - Personal Effectiveness (ASDAN)
• Students Log

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Co-construction and Sustainable Schools

• Flinders University Model of Competencies
• Interpersonal /self-directional
• Interpersonal and collaborative
• Self Direction
• Accountability and adaptability
• Social responsibility
• Thinking and Problem Solving
• Critical thinking and systems thinking
• Problem identification, formulation and solution
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Information and Communication Skills
• Information literacy
• Media literacy
• Communication skills

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Co-construction and Sustainable Schools

• Senior Students School Development Group
• Same cycle and framework as SDP
• Personnel Year 12/13 Student Leaders (8)
• Year 12 Eco School Rep (1)
• Leadership Group (5)
• Head of Sixth Form and Assistant (2)
• GT Projects Lead (Student Voice) (1)
• SEF process and accountability

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• By Students, For All
• office_at_newsteadwood.bromley.sch.uk