L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P - What it takes to be a phenomenal Leader!

As I sat in a meeting recently with one of our largest and most influential clients - a head-teacher from a London primary school; it progressively became apparent to me how she managed to receive an 'outstanding'  Ofsted grade in a school which resides in a climate that others may refer to as 'challenging'.

With 43% of their pupils having English as a second Language (EAL) and approximately 38% pupils receiving Pupil Premium funding, it is clear from the pro-activity of the head-teachers, the deputy head-teachers to the administrators that exceptional leadership has been the key to this schools' progress.

Through adopting a flexible approach to learning and a shared responsibility among staff to make children successful learners, Mrs G's indomitable will to see her school succeed is nothing short of phenomenal! 

On my way home from visiting this wonderful school, Mrs G inspired me to write an acronym about Leadership, and what it means to be an outstanding leader in what may otherwise be notified as 'challenging' circumstances.

Lead by example
Educate others through on-going training procedures
Always be Learning
Delegate and share responsibility
Engender a shared set of values
Relationships are crucial; Create bespoke CPD according to individual needs
Strategically plan for progress & have a backup plan for potential failures.
Harness individual talent
Inspire your team to inspire their learners
Pupils come first & progress is the performance indicator.

1. Which of the above points resonates with you most?
2. Which of the above points can you develop further to embed a stimulating and successful working environment?

Since progress is the performance indicator, I guess we've all got work to do; because ultimately we can never stop making progress!

In an attempt to inspire more children through education, I'm about to get back to it...and on my return I hope to see your comments in the box below. (,")

Have an outstanding afternoon! #BePhenomenal

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Best regards,

Jazz Rose
Director of Education
J and C Academy
www.jandcacademy.com