Scottish Qualification for Headship Information Meeting

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipInformation
Meeting
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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipKey Purpose
of Headship

• The key purpose of headship is to provide the
  leadership and management which enables a school
  to give every pupil high quality education and
  which promotes the highest possible standards of
  achievement.

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipEssential
Criteria

• GTC registered
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Through current post
• Demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of
  leadership and management
• Be effective and committed practitioners
• Show commitment to PRD and its impact on
  performance
• Have recorded an interest in management through
  the PRD process
• Applying for HT post within 5 years

• Exemplify well developed communication and
  interpersonal skills
• Have experience in carrying out management and
  leadership at project, team and whole school
  level
• Demonstrate commitment to the corporate life of
  the school
• Have access to an appropriate work environment to
  undertake the whole school leadership tasks
  associated with the Programme
• Have a full supportive reference from the Head
  Teacher
• Receive sponsorship of the LA through approved
  interview and selection procedures.

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipRecruitment
and Selection

• Induction meeting
• Information packs issued
• Applications and references to be returned
  according to Local Authority policy
• All applications will be considered against set
  criteria
• Selection of applicants for interview
• Following interview, successful applicants will
  be offered a place on the Programme
• All applicants will be notified of the results of
  the applications
• The above statements may vary slightly according
  to Local Authority policy

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipCalendar to
Enrolment

• February Information meeting
• March Deadline for Application
• April Selection Interviews
• May Names of those selected sent to the
  University
• June Induction day
• August University enrolment and preparatory
  materials for Unit 1 sent
• September 2 day residential

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipProgramme
Overview

• 4 units taking just over 2 years to complete
• Blend of practical work in school, theoretical
  knowledge and critical reflection
• Credit rating 120 points at SCQF Masters Level 11
  (equivalent to 1200 learning hours)
• Support from HEI, LA and in school
• Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and
  Management and professional award of Scottish
  Qualification for Headship

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipCourse Units

• The course consists of 4 Units
• Unit 1 Educational Leadership
• Unit 2 Developing Capability for Improvement
• Unit 3 Leading and Managing to Improve Learning
  Part 1
• Unit 4 Leading and Managing to Improve Learning
  Part 2

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipUnit 1 Course
Content

• Unit 1 - Educational Leadership
• Content
• Self evaluation and reflection against the
  Standard
• the development of evidence-informed practice
  both on an individual and institutional basis
• promoting the effective management and
  enhancement of learning.
• Duration
• 4months - commencing August / September
• Type of Study
• Taught/directed study/individual study
• The balance between taught days/directed
  study/individual study and project work and
  assessment varies between units.

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipUnit 1
Assessment
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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipUnit 2 Course
Content

• Unit 2 - Developing Capability for Improvement
• Content
• Leading managing change effectively to secure
  improvement
• Strategic operational management the 4
  management functions and their integration
• Situational analysis of the participants school
  and planning for the work based project
• Duration
• 4 months from February each year
• Type of Study
• Taught/Directed study/individual study
• The balance between taught days/directed
  study/individual study and project work and
  assessment varies between units.

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipUnit 2
Assessment
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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipUnit 3 Course
Content

• Unit 3 - Leading Managing to Improve Learning
  Part 1
• Content
• The candidates project will be initiated and
  evaluated
• Adjustments to project made
• Report on a Comparative Study in an aspect of
  managing people
• Duration
• 9 months starting May each year
• Type of Study
• Workbased Project/ Comparative Study/Individual
  Study / Tutorials
• The balance between taught days/directed
  study/individual study and project work and
  assessment varies between units.

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipUnit 3
Assessment
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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipUnit 4 Course
Content

• Unit 4 - Leading and Managing to Improve Learning
  Part 2
• Content
• The project will continue with evidence gathered
  and synthesized to demonstrate competence in each
  of the areas required for the Standard for
  Headship
• Reflective analysis of the outcomes of project
  and learning
• Duration
• 9/10 months from January each year
• Type of Study
• Workbased Project/ Taught / Tutorials
• The balance between taught days/directed
  study/individual study and project work and
  assessment varies between units.

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipUnit 4
Assessment
Unit 4 Assessment
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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipTime
Allocation to Different Elements of Course
KEY Taught direct contact with a tutor or
one-to-one contact with a supporter /
tutor Directed Study study activities to be
carried out as directed coursework Project
practical project work in school Individual Study
reading and associated tasks Assessment
preparation of assignments and for assessed
presentations
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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipSupport
during your study

• SQH Co-ordinator
• Headteacher
• Mentor / critical friend
• Tutor
• All will have undertaken SQH training for their
  role.

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipSQH
Co-ordinator

• Named person in each authority
• Organises selection and recruitment
• Identifies mentor for candidates
• Organises Network meetings
• Monitors quality of support
• Monitors candidates progress
• Arranges LA representation throughout assessment
  processes

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipRole of the
Headteacher

• Discussion of SQH through PRD process
• Agree area of School Development Plan for the
  project
• Sign plans and verify Portfolio
• Involvement of other staff - CPD opportunities
• Act as facilitator
• 360O questionnaire

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipRole of the
Mentor

• Act as critical friend
• Advise and support
• Arrange time for meetings to discuss progress
• Arrange time to listen
• Assist in clarifying plans
• Support in addressing specific issues
• Contextual issues
• Offering suggestions and giving feedback

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipRole of the
Tutor

• Prepare and deliver course materials
• Provide pastoral support to each candidate
  through the course
• Give individual tutorial support as agreed
• Prepare students for assessment
• Liaise with LA co-ordinator for assessment
• Administration of course

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Scottish Qualification for HeadshipField Assessor

• Head Teacher/Local authority personnel at a
  senior level -
• all with successful educational management
  experience
• Trained in SQH Programme assessment
• Unit 3- assessment of reflective report school
  visit formative feedback
• Unit 4 - examination of portfolio / commentary
  assessment of competence discussion during
  school visit including candidate, head teacher
  and colleague