In 2019, ACCS introduced the Middle Leadership Training Programme following requests from its member Boards for specific in-service aimed at embedding distributed leadership culture in Community and Comprehensive schools. The programme is accredited by Oide.

OBJECTIVES:

The content and materials of the programme are based on three pillars; the tenets of leadership as set out in CL 0003/18, the LAOS 2016 framework and the six step SSE process. The focus on distributed leadership is set in international and national policy and in local practices and drivers established at international and national level are considered and explored during the programme. However, the school’s context, the specific factors which influence its culture and understanding how context impacts on those who lead learning within the school community is a crucial aspect to the work completed by the school team.

One of the key learning outcomes of the programme is to promote a deeper understanding that all posts of responsibility are aimed at improving learning and teaching practices in schools. Colleagues in leadership positions in schools are challenged to support their own colleagues in the classroom and do so, building on current best practice in their school.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Cohort 5 Schools – invitations to schools were issued in May 2024.

The programme is offered to school teams consisting of one member of the SLT, one API post holder and one APII post holder. It provides for established leaders rather than for those teachers aspiring to leadership posts. However, in this format, post holders at various levels within the current structure grow in their understanding of leadership at all levels.