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Hosted by @ChrisLeach78

Subject Leadership

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chrisleach78 20:00 Let's kick off tonights #ukedchat with any words of advice to

teachers just about to take on their first Subject Leadership role?

tutor2u 20:00 An opening thought - how do you persuade/arm-twist colleagues

who refuse to share resources within the dept? #ukedchat

clare2503 20:00

RT @tombarrett: Everyone is a genius.But if you judge a fish on

its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is

stupid. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:00It's 8pm - time for #ukedchat with @Chrisleach78 - this week it's a

subject leader special http://t.co/yLb0aRyM

BeeBecF 20:01@chrisleach78 Oh thats me! Am NQT + 1 just taken on Geography

(primary) #ukedchat Any advice for me?

rogerbilling 20:01Missing #ukedchat as I am just about to watch Johnny English,

sorry! :-)

ukedchat 20:01@chrisleach78 sorry to hear that. i'll be here to back you up.

ukedchat 20:01

RT @chrisleach78: Let's kick off tonights #ukedchat with any words

of advice to teachers just about to take on their first Subject

Leadership role?

OmarKettlewell 20:01

RT @chrisleach78: Let's kick off tonights #ukedchat with any words

of advice to teachers just about to take on their first Subject

Leadership role?

PhilWheeler1 20:01 @chrisleach78 you'll do a grand job #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:02 tonight's #ukedchat is all about sharing advice for new or

experienced subject leads - all advice welcome from NQTs to HTs!

PhilWheeler1 20:02

@chrisleach78 #ukedchat don't think the world can be changed in a

term, take your time, settle in and then drive change from the

middle.

chrisleach78 20:02 RT @BeeBecF: @chrisleach78 Oh thats me! Am NQT + 1 just taken

on Geography (primary) #ukedchat Any advice for me?

chrisleach78 20:02Or any anecdotes about your first experience as a subject co-

ordinate? #ukedchat

BAFDiploma 20:02

@tutor2u #ukedchat toughy, with many it is a lack of confidence.

Observations and praise can help #ukedchat

StuartMaginnis 20:02#ukedchat make sure you have a clear vision and set of values for

dept to follow.

ukedchat 20:02

RT @tutor2u: An opening thought - how do you persuade/arm-

twist colleagues who refuse to share resources within the dept?

#ukedchat

Sundayteatime 20:03#ukedchat I would say change one thing at a time so as not to upset

colleagues.

Mark__C 20:03.@tutor2u create opportunities, collaborative wiki, shared spaces,

share good practice at DMs etc #ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:03 #ukedchat Be the kind of leader YOU would like to follow and

remember your subject is only part of their busy teaching load


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ukedchat 20:03What do subject leads / HoDs tend to get wrong / do badly and

what are the possible fixes? #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:03

RT @PhilWheeler1: @chrisleach78 #ukedchat don't think the world

can be changed in a term, take your time, settle in and then drive

change from the middle.

PhoenixSher 20:03

@chrisleach78 -> get to know the strengths/weaknesses of your

team & use the strengths to develop the dept's 'weaknesses'.#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:03RT @StuartMaginnis: #ukedchat make sure you have a clear vision

and set of values for dept to follow.

PivotalEllie 20:03

Checklist for whole-school #behaviour improvement 1: Positive

staff attitude, willingness to work together & improve. #ukedchat

#edchat

ICTmagic 20:04 @chrisleach78 The subject leader leads the subject. You can't teach

it for other teachers (no matter how much you want to!) #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:04 RT @chrisleach78 ->use the strengths to develop the dept's

'weaknesses'. #ukedchat


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chrisleach78 20:05Any thoughts from Headteachers on what you expect from your

subject co-ordinators? #ukedchat

KristianStill 20:05

Leading always looks easier from afar. Share, devolve credit -

accept responsibility. #ukedchat When u need 2, redeem the credit

in the bank

bucharesttutor 20:05Can I also participate in today's #ukedchat although I'm not sure

how to contribute

tutor2u 20:05 @Mark__C collaborative approaches certainly provide more

transparency about what colleagues are doing/using #ukedchat

xnatzgx 20:05

RT @GuardianTeach: Ok lovely tweeps - we are nearly at 3,000

followers and it would be fab if we could make it happen tonight.

Pls RT, pass it on. #ukedchat

mrjonesISM 20:05 @StuartMaginnis I agree #ukedchat clear philosophy and timeline

for policies, integration, deployment etc help to clarify expectations

RizzWL 20:05@tutor2u would u rather benefit 30 pupils or 300 #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:06

RT @BeeBecF: Its difficult when you have been given the subject as

only subject leader vacancy and have no great love/knowledge of

it! #ukedchat

Paddymcgrath 20:06

RT @BillRoddick: #ukedchat New/all SLs should read the latest

Ofsted report on thier subject - make sure you know the big issues

nationally.

memarkyb 20:06 If you are going to lead anything I think you can do worse than

remembering the 1st duty of a leader is to serve. #ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:06leading by example and driving change through positive

experiences within your team #ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:06 Its difficult when you have been given the subject as only subject

leader vacancy and have no great love/knowledge of it! #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:06



nationally.

BillRoddick 20:06 #ukedchat New/all SLs should read the latest Ofsted report on thier

subject - make sure you know the big issues nationally.

ukedchat 20:06@bucharesttutor VJ you're very welcome. You just need to add

#ukedchat to your tweets so we can all see them.

chrisleach78 20:06 RT @ICTmagic: Sharing best practice and leading by example is the

best way to go. Embrace difference among your staff. #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:06 RT @MattFothergill: Listen to the advice of others in the dep't.

Don't claim ideas as your own, give credit where it's due #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:06Sharing best practice and leading by example is the best way to go.

Embrace difference among your staff. #ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:06@ukedchat I think the easiest point to note is 'not listening'; long

tedious meetings; 'my way or no-way!'


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PhilWheeler1 20:06 #ukedchat get on here and speak with others who are in the know.

Tap into the free advice from us #teachersontwitter

MattFothergill 20:06Listen to the advice of others in the dep't. Don't claim ideas as your

own, give credit where it's due #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:07

RT @memarkyb: If you are going to lead anything I think you can do

worse than remembering the 1st duty of a leader is to serve.#ukedchat

Teen_70 20:07 the staff also need to embrace change as well #ukedchat

MissAPatterson 20:07 RT @ICTmagic: Sharing best practice and leading by example is the

best way to go. Embrace difference among your staff. #ukedchat

geraldhaigh1 20:07

Please try to see other HofD colleagues as part of a true middle

leadership team, not competitors pulling in different directions.

#ukedchat

RoyBird 20:07 If you can make your subject appealing to be taught within a yeargroups topic, I think that's half the battle won. #ukedchat

Paddymcgrath 20:07

RT @memarkyb: If you are going to lead anything I think you can do

worse than remembering the 1st duty of a leader is to serve.

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:07RT @Paddymcgrath: #ukedchat have high academic expectations of

your colleagues and students

chrisleach78 20:07 SO any advice for when you are given a subject to lead that you

have no particular knowledge or real enthusiasm for? #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:07



nationally.

Heatherleatt 20:07

#ukedchat sometimes hard for new HoDs to delegate: take on too

much and burn out. Having a good team behind you helps, as does

supportive LM

ukedchat 20:07 RT @chrisleach78: Any thoughts from Headteachers on what you

expect from your subject co-ordinators? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:07@bucharesttutor Here's a guide to #ukedchat that you might find

useful: http://t.co/pE8XU1p8

Biolady99 20:07@ICTmagic i wholeheartedly agree- lead by example is the way...:)

#ukedchat

PhoenixSher 20:07@Ange_K1 -> not taking their time to instigate change and instead

being too quick to 'make their mark' #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:07 @Paddymcgrath: #ukedchat have high academic expectations of

your colleagues and students very good idea.

tutor2u 20:07

@RizzWL 300 everytime - the real benefit of leveraging good ideas

& resources across all classes + less duplication/wasted effort

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:08RT @chrisleach78: SO any advice for when you are given a subjectto lead that you have no particular knowledge or real enthusiasm

for? #ukedchat


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tutor2u_econ 20:08

#ukedchat 20 yrs as a HoD in two schools - ten in both, the early

years were all about a driving passion for the subject every single

day

Biolady99 20:08 RT @ICTmagic: You are the leader of a team, but you are still *in*

that team. Draw on other people's experience. #ukedchat

trees2066 20:08 As Head, I want SLs to be experts and inspire quality... not manage

resources, cupboards and keep the file in order. #ukedchat

BAFDiploma 20:08

#ukedchat loved a line from twitter. If you are not prepared to

share resources, why are you sharing with the students in your

class?

mrjonesISM 20:08 #ukedchat clear and consistent communication is vital

tutor2u 20:08 of course, many depts are "depts of 1" - particularly in non Nat

Curric subjects & post 16. Who to turn to then? #ukedchat

jwinchester25 20:08RT @geraldhaigh1: Please try to see other HofD colleagues as partof a true middle leadership team, not competitors pulling in

different directions. #ukedchat

StuartMaginnis 20:08#ukedchat need to have enthusiasm if you are going to be a

success?

ukedchat 20:08RT @Kathrynwiki: leading by example and driving change through

positive experiences within your team #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:08You are the leader of a team, but you are still *in* that team. Draw

on other people's experience. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:08 Is that your situation @BeeBecF? #ukedchat

diervilla 20:08@BeeBecF they should have you as science leader - surely you are

best qualified? #ukedchat

KristianStill 20:08

#ukedchat know yourself and what you stand for. Know the school

values, define the dept values (with team involvement). Strive for

values.

BeeBecF 20:09 @ukedchat Yep #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:09

RT @bucharesttutor: I believe that before sharing a new team or

department Sharing must be mentioned as one the traits a

candidate needs to possess #ukedchat

Heatherleatt 20:09

#ukedchat buddying HoDs up can work well - inexperienced with

experienced for eg. English and maths need to work closely tog if

poss.

BishopsConstruc 20:09

RT @BAFDiploma: #ukedchat loved a line from twitter. If you are

not prepared to share resources, why are you sharing with the

students in your class?

BillRoddick 20:09 #ukedchat Lead collaborative discussion on priorities in your

department. Get evryone to 'buy in' and take shared ownership

RizzWL 20:09

RT @tutor2u: @RizzWL 300 everytime - the real benefit of

leveraging good ideas & resources across all classes + less

duplication/wasted effort #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:09RT @trees2066: As Head, I want SLs to be experts and inspirequality... not manage resources, cupboards and keep the file in

order. #ukedchat


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chrisleach78 20:09RT @trees2066: @chrisleach78 diff between subject leadership and

co-ordinators? #ukedchat

BAFDiploma 20:09 @tutor2u twitter! #ukedchat,

AntHeald 20:09@davidErogers I'm very much appreciating your advice so far (not

that I'm likely ever to need to follow it!) #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:09RT @ICTmagic: You are the leader of a team, but you are still *in*

that team. #ukedchat


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steedie1980 20:10 In my experience they can find it difficult to get a balance between

being part of the team and the leader of he team #ukedchat

SirBlimelyWindy 20:10#ukedchat a good subject leader knows the strengths of the team,

and makes the best use of them possible

tutor2u_econ 20:10

#ukedchat delegation for own sake doesn't work, I would rather the

paperwork wasn't great but colleagues & students relished time indept

innerquest 20:10 Carry out an audit - resources and skills training - join National

College and access the Leadership Library #ukedchat

bucharesttutor 20:10 @chrisleach78 I guess there is no end to learning, so my advice to

read more books n keep yourself up to date #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:10And what about small schools where on e teacher has to manager

more than one subject? #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:11RT @trees2066: As Head, I want SLs to be experts and inspirequality...not manage resources, cupboards and keep the file in

order. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:11 @bucharesttutor you're so old school VJ!! how about reading blogs

or twitter to keep up to date too ;-) #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:11RT @Paddymcgrath: #ukedchat be honest with people. Be prepared

to have the easy and difficult conversations often

mathsatschool 20:11

Tonight's #ukedchat could have chosen specifically for me!

Experienced teacher taking that leap to subject leader. Will read

with interest

chrisleach78 20:11

RT @MattFothergill: Schools should shuffle the sub coords like a

cabinet reshuffle, but make sure expertise is properly placed, not

like Gov't! #ukedchat

KESecon 20:11@tutor2u #ukedchat positive encouragement, leading by example

and storing resources centrally might help

jamesdhobsonuk 20:11 #ukedchat set example by reading all examiner reports+ similar-it

is appreciated +advantage is that your interpretation may prevail!

Biolady99 20:11 @trees2066 but they do need to be aware of the limitations of not

doing so as its part of the responsibility too #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:11when employing teachers should HTs ensure that there is a balance

of subject enthusiasm amongst staff? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:11@BeeBecF ouch, sounds like a tricky one! presumably you're having

to act the part? #ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:11@diervilla Also, am def best qualified scientist, but doesnt make me

best qualified sci teacher ;) #ukedchat

PhoenixSher 20:11

Leadership provides the goal and Co-od the path RT @trees2066:

@chrisleach78 diff between subject leadership and co-ordinators?

#ukedchat

tutor2u_econ 20:11#ukedchat Get creative with CPD opps - absolutely! great point!Subject enrichment yes but avoid exam board meetings like the

plague!


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MattFothergill 20:11 Schools should shuffle the sub coords like a cabinet reshuffle, but

make sure expertise is properly placed, not like Gov't! #ukedchat

little_whitebag 20:11

RT @trees2066: As Head, I want SLs to be experts and inspire

quality... not manage resources, cupboards and keep the file in

order. #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:11#ukedchat I am working with my HoF on a whole school HWK issue.When established start change from the middle, dept first then

whole school.

Educationchat 20:12#ukedchat Subject Leadership is all about ordering resources and

labelling them clearly, isn't it?

Heatherleatt 20:12

#ukedchat know where you want the dept to get to & how it will

get there. Share your vision with team and ask for, and listen to

suggestions

BeeBecF 20:12

@ukedchat I guess, but it is not uncommon in my school for

teachers to be assigned subjects, rather than choose them

#ukedchat

BAFDiploma 20:12

#ukedchat big problem for new HOD is becoming part of the

squeezed middle. Depends how supportive and strong SLT and

Dept are.

ukedchat 20:12Teachers what do YOU expect of your subject lead? What makes a

good one? What makes a bad one... #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:12 @teachitso full collaboration is the key :) #ukedchat

literacylender 20:12

@ukedchat #ukedchat in Primary Schools key is working in teams

and on focused areas, an arts team, or a global dimension team for

example

steedie1980 20:12Leaders should be able to come up with solutions to problems and

lead by example in the classroom #ukedchat

JoPearce 20:13

meet the needs of your SDP, ensure other members of the SLT are

on board with your goals and improvements - especially HT

#ukedchat

Educationchat 20:13@jackieschneider Because the Tories are in power.... #ukedchat

philallman1 20:13 RT @jackieschneider: #ukedchat - why are we still fixated on

subjects?< moving to 'areas of learning' in mine regardless of Gove!

BeeBecF 20:13 @literacylender That makes sense. We have cross curricular topic

based learning, but subject teams. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:13

RT @steedie1980: Leaders should be able to come up with

solutions to problems and lead by example in the classroom

#ukedchat

teachitso 20:13Lead from the start. Identify your leaders, passengers and anchors

and manage accordingly. #ukedchat

literacylender 20:13@ukedchat School leaders decide on the focus and the group but

staff get to decide which areas interest them.

PhilWheeler1 20:13


solutions to problems and lead by example in the classroom#ukedchat


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steedie1980 20:13 They don't have to be the best teacher but the MUST demonstrate

a desire to improve that sets an example #ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:13I've always been part of a team and driven change from within

when leaders have failed to inspire #ukedchat

PhoenixSher 20:13

Instead be passionate about the people and making a difference as

a department instead. Do a good job !@ukedchat @chrisleach78#ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:13 @chrisleach78 I think that would be tricky, as teachers gravitate to

the main subjects. Better career opportunities. #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:13 #ukedchat - why are we still fixated on subjects?

ukedchat 20:13@bucharesttutor that's what I thought, sorry i thought you were

asking for help! Pooks

BillRoddick 20:13 #ukedchat Deploy your staff according to strengths - but don't

forget to support them in developing any weaker areas of practice.TeacherToolkit 20:13 #ukedchat

RizzWL 20:13 @chrisleach78 v imp to have regular show n tells to encourage all

staff to share resources and good practice #ukedchat




#ukedchat

diervilla 20:13@BeeBecF probably a good point! geog is nearly science anyway ;)

#ukedchat

memarkyb 20:13

#ukedchat If you want to be thought of as a leader rather than just

wearing the title you need to make things easier/better for

colleagues

chrisleach78 20:13What support from beyond school do you get for your subject?

From LEA for example? #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:14am now having technical issues - onto my second laptop of the

evening #ukedchat

janwebb21 20:14@AntHeald Ithought that was about lenders adn borrowers!

#ukedchat

memarkyb 20:14@KristianStill I Like it. It is no coincidence that Sergeant comes from

the Latin for servant. #ukedchat

ianaddison 20:14 Where do you start when leading a subject? Noone ever gave me

any idea of what to do or what was expected #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:14 Is it common for teachers to be assigned as subject leads rather

than choose a subject they are inspired by? #ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:14 @jackieschneider Because the NC is? #ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:14 #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:14 @teachitso good point #ukedchat

StuartMaginnis 20:14#ukedchat get the right people on the bus but more importantly in

the right seat.


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KristianStill 20:14 #ukedchat b4 u accept SL role / school. Make sure it's the right role

/ school 4 u. 4 ur talents / qualities. Increase ur chance of success

Kbl21BuH 20:14@ukedchat good leaders offer support and allow freedom to thrive

and innovate

Biolady99 20:14


solutions to problems and lead by example in the classroom#ukedchat

HamptonEnglish 20:14

#ukedchat it's important to empower people to work towards a

common goal: encourage them to ask for forgiveness, not

permission.

jamesdhobsonuk 20:14 #ukedchat-keep a diary of the commitments of colleagues in dept-

so u know when best to approach them to do something.

ukedchat 20:14@BeeBecF really? I wonder if that's is common. I will ask...

#ukedchat

AntHeald 20:14 @davidErogers Isn't there a saying, neither a follower nor a leader

be? Or have I got that wrong somewhere? #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:14Geog co-ordinator at prev school ran monthly geography

workshops for other teachers in school #ukedchat

PhoenixSher 20:14

Fab idea! RT @RizzWL: @chrisleach78 v imp to have regular show n

tells to encourage all staff to share resources and good practice

#ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:14 RT @TeacherToolkit: #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:14 RT @TeacherToolkit: #ukedchat

TESict 20:15RT @teachesict: remember to say thank you to your colleagues is

essential #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:15

RT @jackieschneider: #ukedchat - why are we still fixated on

subjects?


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OmarKettlewell 20:15 @ukedchat #ukedchat You have to be able to listen to your group

but also lead them trying to get the best result possible.

chrisleach78 20:15

RT @ianaddison: Where do you start when leading a subject?

Noone ever gave me any idea of what to do or what was expected

#ukedchat

BarnsleySteele 20:15 HoD shouldn't try to re-invent the wheel, but modify the wheel to

suit their needs. Bring a creative approach! #ukedchat

steedie1980 20:15 A SL should set the sights of he dept as high as possible (and

support the team in reaching those heights) #ukedchat

naomilynas 20:15 SLs also need to be a buffer between SLT and rest of dept on

occasion - can be tough but can show dept loyalty #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:15RT @chrisleach78: What support from beyond school do you get

for your subject? From LEA for example? #ukedchat

RizzWL 20:15

RT @PhoenixSher: Fab idea! RT @RizzWL: @chrisleach78 v imp to

have regular show n tells to encourage all staff to share resources

and good practice #ukedchat

literacylender 20:15#ukedchat School leaders decide on focus areas but staff get

element of choice of which group to work in.

tutor2u_econ 20:15

#ukedchat Support? Best thing to happen to me in 22 yrs of senior

teaching has been to tap into / embrace the online community in

my subject

CarrotyCarrots 20:16 @ukedchat I find many teachers take on a coordinator role for any

subject, just for the pay rise. No experience necessary, it seems...

literacylender 20:16 @ukedchat @jackieschneider #ukedchat think about Foundation

curriculum creative subjects, knowledge and understanding

Subatomic82 20:16 #ukedchat read the job description!!

ukedchat 20:16RT @Kbl21BuH: @ukedchat good leaders offer support and allow

freedom to thrive and innovate #ukedchat

Educationchat 20:16#ukedchat The best SLs know their subject, love it, can help all age

groups and know how to improve provision.

bucharesttutor 20:16

@ukedchat is today's #ukedchat hosted by you Pooks? If yes watch

this space for more lol

ICTmagic 20:16@ianaddison There isn't the same training in middle management

as NQT or Head. #ukedchat

garethjxl 20:16



#ukedchat

tonycassidy 20:16 Anyone not a department head, or doesn't want to be one? What

are the characteristics of working for a good one? #ukedchat

jamesdhobsonuk 20:16#ukedchat if you delegate something-delegate all of it and take

none of the praise if it works


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Loubb76 20:17

RT @chrisleach78: I think one of my main roles is to dislay real

enthusiasm for the subject - "embrace the geekiness" as some of

my kids say #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:17@chrisleach78 did your laptop catch a virus off you? #ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:17

@ukedchat sometimes the timetable does not allow teachers to be

allocated to subjects they love, despite having the passion.#ukedchat

CPDstrathclyde 20:17

RT @AntHeald: RT @ukedchat: RT @Kbl21BuH: @ukedchat good

leaders offer support and allow freedom to thrive and innovate

#ukedchat


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PhoenixSher 20:18

A genuine thank you DOES go a long way! RT @TESict: RT

@teachesict: remember to say thank you to your colleagues is

essential #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:18 RT @little_whitebag: #ukedchat. Subject leaders should be bold

enough to make decision and confident enough to support them.

bucharesttutor 20:18@ianaddison @chrisleach78 when leading a subject I alwaysconfided in co workers, always told them to help each other, this

helps #ukedchat

Educationchat 20:18

#ukedchat Still gutted the Rose review wasn't implemented. That

would have got rid of specific subjects and focused on skills

#chuffinTories

BillRoddick 20:18 #ukedchat Make sure you are setting suitably (highly) challenging

targets for pupil attainment & get the teachers on board

chrisleach78 20:18Any stories on working for a 'bad' subject leader? Why was it

difficult? #ukedchat


@ICTmagic #ukedchat the leading from the middle programme

allows staff opportunity to develop leadership skills without being

SLT

KristianStill 20:18 b4 u accept SL role / school. Make sure it's the right role / school 4

u. 4 ur talents / qualities. Increase ur chance of success #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:18 RT @ukedchat: RT @Kbl21BuH: @ukedchat good leaders offer

support and allow freedom to thrive and innovate #ukedchat

tutor2u_econ 20:18 #ukedchat No longer a HoD and now relishing time to read, attend

events, try different approaches without worrying about results!

ICTwitz 20:18As a primary NQT, I was given D&T as no-one else in school wanted

it!!! Hmm #ukedchat

MattFothergill 20:18A middle managers course I had my eye on last year isn't running

this year - Gutted! #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:19 @ckzebra Will look into that. Thanks. #ukedchat


RT @ICTEvangelist: Trust in ur team, else they won't trust u

#ukedchat lead by example & be a luminary 4 ur subject. Improve

ethos amongst staff & students.

BAFDiploma 20:19

RT @TeacherToolkit: @ukedchat sometimes the timetable does not

allow teachers to be allocated to subjects they love, despite having

the passion. #ukedchat

BillRoddick 20:19 #ukedchat Collaboratively develop a strategy for improving

teaching in your subject (subject specific & generic T&L strategies)

ICTEvangelist 20:19

Trust in ur team, else they won't trust u #ukedchat lead by example

& be a luminary 4 ur subject. Improve ethos amongst staff &

students.

ukedchat 20:19

RT @tonycassidy: Anyone not a department head, or doesn't want

to be one? What are the characteristics of working for a good one?#ukedchat


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HireHenryviii 20:19KS2 Tudor Days for Primary Schools with King Henry VIII himself

http://t.co/1gnWA2CK #ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:19@ukedchat All spots in sci/maths/literacy taken by more senior

colleagues. At least I didnt get RE ;) #ukedchat

memarkyb 20:19@chrisleach78 #ukedchat As I said in a session today. It's written ;

The Geek shall inherit the Earth.

ckzebra 20:19@ICTmagic @hettonschool we are using the National College MLDPto compensate for this very issue. Looks to be working so far.

#ukedchat

Biolady99 20:19

RT @TeacherToolkit: @ukedchat sometimes the timetable does not

allow teachers to be allocated to subjects they love, despite having

the passion. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:19 Don't forget to include #ukedchat in all your tweets if you're taking

part in the discussion. Here's a guide: http://t.co/pE8XU1p8

chrisleach78 20:19

RT @ianaddison: I thought about writing some tips etc for future ict

coordinators, would people find that useful? Would you help writeit? #ukedchat

Teen_70 20:19#ukedchat - as a newbie ICT Co-ordinator, some of the best advice I

have had so far is from all of you

tutor2u 20:19I suspect NQTs quickly sense whether a SL has still got a passion for

his/her subject #ukedchat

literacylender 20:19@benwhite25 Definately but unfortunately many poor leaders

don't share mine or your views. #ukedchat

ianaddison 20:19 I thought about writing some tips etc for future ict coordinators,

would people find that useful? Would you help write it? #ukedchat

mathsatschool 20:19

To quote http://t.co/kaU8YR6E "Leadership is the process of

influencing work toward a common goal" #ukedchat (and Leader is

one who influ..)

ICTmagic 20:19 @ICTwitz That happens more often than not. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:20Just off to deal with a crying baby... back soon.... be good!

#ukedchat

BillRoddick 20:20#ukedchat Lead the collaborative improvement of T&L in your

subject inc. internal CPD & getting outside support

Educationchat 20:20@jackieschneider @ukedchat 'Cos the Tories are in power.

#dejavu?

Cherise_Duxbury 20:20 @ukedchat ahh okay thanks #ukedchat

oliverquinlan 20:20

RT @ianaddison: I thought about writing some tips etc for future ict

coordinators, would people find that useful? Would you help write

it? #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:20@BeeBecF Interesting, my SMT get all the PSHE/RE subjects that no

one else wants! #ukedchat

garethjxl 20:20

RT @KristianStill: b4 u accept SL role / school. Make sure it's the

right role / school 4 u. 4 ur talents / qualities. Increase ur chance of

success #ukedchat

maz_blaze90 20:20 @ukedchat #ukedchat at my special school (sec) if you are sectrained you get your subject, prim trained you get what's left!


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jackieschneider 20:20@ukedchat - true learning defies subject boundaries! Why can't we

work in teams?

Educationchat 20:20#ukedchat Good Subject Leaders will be motivated by the subject

and the children's learning. Not Ofsted...

MattFothergill 20:20

@KristianStill Trouble is, jobs are so hard to get these days that

people have to take what they can and hope to adapt to SL role

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:20@Cherise_Duxbury we're talking about what makes a good subject

leader #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:20SHould a school pay for SUbject Leaders to join organistaions such

as NAACE? #ukedchat

PhoenixSher 20:20

RT @ICTEvangelist: Trust in ur team, else they won't trust u

#ukedchat lead by example & be a luminary 4 ur subject. Improve

ethos amongst staff & students.

Biolady99 20:20

RT @KristianStill: b4 u accept SL role / school. Make sure it's the

right role / school 4 u. 4 ur talents / qualities. Increase ur chance of

success #ukedchat

ben_solly 20:20

@chrisleach78 'embracing the geekiness' is key. SL have to be

advocates for their subject & make it high profile around school

#ukedchat

steedie1980 20:20

regular team meets should be reserved for teach and learn

discussions. The SL needs to dispell any cynacism towards these

#ukedchat

innerquest 20:21A subject leader should bring in learning from outside the

organisation and aim to be a system leader. #ukedchat

BeeBecF 20:21@CarrotyCarrots Well thats telling about the different ways our

schools are run :D #ukedchat

KESecon 20:21#ukedchat Inspiration often sourced in places other than a SL...

energetic subject specialists on twitter for example

ICTwitz 20:21 @ICTmagic It seems like some sort of initiation #ukedchat


First of all, the subject leaders must be thorough in his area of

expertise in case he is posed any question n ready with a reply

#ukedchat

maz_blaze90 20:21

@tonycassidy #ukedchat I am subject co-ordinator, we all have to

be, small school. don't want to lead a dept though, wrong

temperament

RoyBird 20:21

#ukedchat how about SL assembly.2 chn from each yr group

present something they've done in that subject.Video it as evidence

of progression

BAFDiploma 20:21 @garethjxl @jackieschneider Structure is control, and is a pre-

requisite for learning to thrive. Even when improvised! #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:21 @ukedchat you coming to deal with @isaacodactyl?

ICTmagic 20:21What are the best ways for subject leaders to communicate

ideas/CPD opportunities in a busy school? #ukedchat

janwebb21 20:21@ukedchat sorry / managed one tweet before the tech crashed :(

will need to leave tonight's

chris_1974 20:21 good evening all. Sorry I'm late. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:21RT @chrisleach78: Any stories on working for a 'bad' subject

leader? Why was it difficult? #ukedchat


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chrisleach78 20:21Halfway through tonight's #ukedchat hope you are finding it

interesting

Kbl21BuH 20:21 @ukedchat oops sorry first time on ukedchat !!

Paddymcgrath 20:21#ukedchat think poor leadership at all levels in school is a bit of an

elephant in the room

chris_1974 20:22

@TeacherToolkit good question. My DH holds me to account and

asks challenging questions, in a supportive manner. Perfect!#ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:22

@ICTwitz I think it is more like hot potato. Should be the more

experienced teachers on higher wages doing the boring things.

#ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:22

RT @CarrotyCarrots: #ukedchat Do you think that some subjects

are more time-consuming to coordinate throughout a primary? E.g.

Maths v. R.E.? Pay difference?

bucharesttutor 20:22 @chris_1974 Good evening Chris #ukedchat

Subatomic82 20:22

#ukedchat be creative in your approach be welcome to and set up

an environment where suggestions are welcome but be ready tosay no

tutor2u_econ 20:22

#ukedchat To mis-quote Steve Jobs, new teachers are life's change

agent ..... they should be given full responsibility.. I was a HoD

@24yrs

chrisleach78 20:22

RT @bucharesttutor: First of all, the subject leaders must be

thorough in his area of expertise in case he is posed any question n

ready with a reply #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:22

#ukedchat Do you think that some subjects are more time-

consuming to coordinate throughout a primary? E.g. Maths v. R.E.?

Pay difference?

BAFDiploma 20:22RT @Paddymcgrath: #ukedchat think poor leadership at all levels in

school is a bit of an elephant in the room

MattFothergill 20:22 @ianaddison I think lots of people would find it very helpful. Great

idea for experienced and new if you ask me. #ukedchat

TeacherToolkit 20:22 #ukedchat

ICTEvangelist 20:22@Educationchat if you're doing that OFSTED won't matter as you'll

do well any way #ukedchat

deborahrecord 20:22someone who values each member of the team and helps them to

share thier good ideas and practice #ukedchat

Kbl21BuH 20:22@AntHeald @ukedchat @ukedchat I've been lucky and have

worked for good leaders

chrisleach78 20:22

I have suggested a Teachmeet type event at school where all

subject leaders share something that they have done with the

children #ukedchat


#ukedchat one big gripe of non core subject leaders is that core

Subject Leaders get more money but also more time out of class?

thoughts

BillRoddick 20:22#ukedchat Lead a review of SOW/curriculum in place. What stays,

what goes, what needs adding?

ckzebra 20:23#ukedchat One of the problems schools have is that many great SLsdon't last long as they move on to SLT. When you get one - keep

them!


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ICTmagic 20:23@ICTwitz NQTs are full of fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Often this is

shouted down and wasted. #ukedchat

KristianStill 20:23

@MattFothergill 'jobs are so hard to get these days' - not sure

accepting wrong job supports/undermines that reflection.

#ukedchat

innerquest 20:23You can be so focused on the day to day you forget to "renew"

yourself - remember your own CPD #ukedchat

Croix2000 20:23good subject leaders are model practitioners in the classroom

#ukedchat

ICTEvangelist 20:23

RT @deborahrecord: someone who values each member of the

team and helps them to share thier good ideas and practice

#ukedchat < exactly

chrisleach78 20:23You can always leave a comment on my blog - http://t.co/SFCtzOdT

#ukedchat

chris_1974 20:23@TeacherToolkit I can learn a lot from her (and do). #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:23 @Kbl21BuH that's okay - it's fantastic that you've joined us! I just

don't want people not to see your great ideas. #ukedchat

Kbl21BuH 20:24@chrisleach78 sounds good, leaders need support, can be lonely at

the top #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:24

RT @ianaddison: Ok, ok, let me finish the projects I'm working on

and I'll start an ict coordinators guide that you can all help with :-)

#ukedchat


RT @chris_1974: @TeacherToolkit good question. My DH holds me

to account and asks challenging questions, in a supportive manner.

Perfect! #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:24

at my last school ICT co-ord became an AST - was out of school 2

days a week supporting other schools - we sufered as a result

#ukedchat

innerquest 20:24Leave the bag or crate of guilt at school! Only take home the pieces

of paper you will actually look at! #ukedchat

ICTEvangelist 20:24 #ukedchat deal with poor performance in a supportive way by

inspiring with peer support & a package to engage in the classroom.

Kathrynwiki 20:24

@ckzebra but do they move to SLT for economic reasons - when

you are at the top of the pay scale SLT want more for their money

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:24 RT @TeacherToolkit: #ukedchat

ianaddison 20:24 Ok, ok, let me finish the projects I'm working on and I'll start an ict

coordinators guide that you can all help with :-) #ukedchat

victoriaellis 20:24

@davidErogers It is so far -though trying to keep up with it,

#ukedchat and plan fieldtrip is hard work :) Camping photobook

creation??

KESecon 20:24#ukedchat formal CPD from colleagues opens doors to sharing

ideas across subjects

ukedchat 20:24RT @chrisleach78: I have suggested a Teachmeet type event atschool where all subject leaders share something that they have

done with the children #ukedchat


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deborahrecord 20:24@ICTmagic informal cpd opportunities such as show and tell, using

CPD 'activists' to seed discussions #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:24 RT @innerquest: A subject leader should bring in learning from

outside the organisation and aim to be a system leader. #ukedchat

BAFDiploma 20:24 @TeacherToolkit simple... honesty. Happy for SLT to make adecision I don't like, but need to be open about this. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:24RT @janwebb21: @ukedchat oh dear, guess they didn't fix your

laptop too well then?! thanks for trying!

chrisleach78 20:24 RT @ICTmagic: @ICTwitz NQTs are full of fresh ideas and

enthusiasm. Often this is shouted down and wasted. #ukedchat

chris_1974 20:25 #ukedchat interesting talk about SLs. What about Guidance Leaders

(HoYs). Jointly we are called middle leaders; useful title.

ICTmagic 20:25 @benwhite25 I'm very pleased to hear that. :) #ukedchatukedchat 20:25

RT @KESecon: #ukedchat formal CPD from colleagues opens doors

to sharing ideas across subjects

chrisleach78 20:25As a co-ordinator / leader are you open to allow other staff come

and observe you? #ukedchat

SirBlimelyWindy 20:25 @TeacherToolkit #ukedchat simply an understanding of the unique

aspects of the subject and what aspects make them different

ICTwitz 20:25

@ICTmagic Absolutely, & bringing the subjects back to life. I

suppose problem is subjects that have been sucked into themes!

#ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:25@ckzebra If they are good and want to move up the ladder, how

can schools hold on to them? #ukedchat

gembailey 20:25

@chrisleach78 #ukedchat is there still people who don't share

resources? Really? Collaborative is the only way and hofs need to

encourage!

benwhite25 20:25

@ICTmagic #ukedchat Not at all, I employed 2 NQT's in dept last

year - breath of fresh air - new ideas and initiatives need to be

embraced

CarrotyCarrots 20:25@Croix2000 I agree! Annoying people 'making suggestions' when

they haven't had a class for x years. #ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:25@Croix2000: good subject leaders are model practitioners in the

classroom #ukedchat very true.

dailydenouement 20:25Sorry to be missing #ukedchat tonight but out for the evening. Look

forward to browsing the archive later.

Ange_K1 20:26RT @chrisleach78: Any stories on working for a 'bad' subject

leader? Why was it difficult? #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:26@deborahrecord I like the title of CPD activist. Might have to get a

T-shirt made with that on it. :) #ukedchat

web20education 20:26

#FeedBeater lets you create a free feed or alert for any web page:

#edtech20 #socialmedia #edchat #ukedchat #ntchat -

http://t.co/MmO6Dl0h

Cherise_Duxbury 20:26#ukedchat yes open to observations! BUT being a co-ordinator

does not make me an expert in teaching it


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Biolady99 20:26RT @KESecon: #ukedchat formal CPD from colleagues opens doors

to sharing ideas across subjects


RT @benwhite25: @ICTmagic #ukedchat Not at all, I employed 2

NQT's in dept last year - breath of fresh air - new ideas and

initiatives need to be embraced

gembailey 20:26 #ukedchat I think stigma attached to observations is a shame!Needs to be seen as great opportunity as lots to always learn!

BAFDiploma 20:26 Toughest thing for a subject leader? Confronting under-performing

team members and supporting them to improve. #ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:26

@ICTmagic economics again I want to teach for 2 or 3 days a week

but can't even get an interview for those posts - only HOD/AST !

#ukedchat

benwhite25 20:26

@chrisleach78 #ukedchat Open door policy in the dept - it makes

me raise my game and has encouraged sharing of teaching ideas

and practice

chrisleach78 20:26 I use a blog to share example sof my departments work and to raise

interest in the subject - http://t.co/MpmBCmAS #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:26RT @ianaddison: I'll start an ict coordinators guide that you can all

help with :-) #ukedchat


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School leaders should identify through PM future Subject leaders

and organise shadowing/mentoring not just wait for a vacancy

#ukedchat

Bob_the_teach 20:27 @MattFothergill @KristianStill #ukedchat When picking SL job

make sure you share values with head as you will be their front line.

RizzWL 20:27 @TeacherToolkit defo same qualities... Giving the freedom to

innovate but being support if/ when things go wrong! #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:27

RT @benwhite25: @ICTmagic #ukedchat Not at all, I employed 2

NQT's in dept last year - breath of fresh air - new ideas and

initiatives need to be embraced

chrisleach78 20:27@ICTmagic I'd like to see other subjects being taught so i can think

about how to link up with ICT - #ukedchat

chris_1974 20:27@benwhite25 @ICTmagic @TeacherToolkit indeed. Had 4 NQTs in

2 years. All fab. #ukedchat

ICTEvangelist 20:27@chrisleach78 @ianaddison remembering that the role of aprimary & secondary ICT coord are very different. Could collab tho!

;) #ukedchat

danpotheteacher 20:27A lot of comments on #ukedchat tonight are v buzzwordy, vague

and meaningless. Sorry i can't positively contribute.

ukedchat 20:28

Someone recently shared an ICT coordinator guide on TES but I

can't find it. 100k resources to choose from. @janwebb21 help?

#ukedchat


Opportunities for good CPD helps.Unfortunately in most primary

Schools Literacy seems to take a vast majority of staff meetings

#ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:28Why is twitter so pathetically slow! Unable to take part in

#ukedchat

AntHeald 20:28

RT @danpotheteacher: A lot of comments on #ukedchat tonight

are v buzzwordy, vague and meaningless. Sorry i can't positively

contribute.

chrisleach78 20:28

RT @Subatomic82: #ukedchat set up relationships with similar

leaders in near by schools and arrange to me and observe each

others teams

MrNickHart 20:28 #ukedchat 'Lesson Study' has been great in applying subject specific

pedagogies and refining staff practice. http://t.co/XAiMRhiy

benwhite25 20:28 @chrisleach78 #ukedchat 'Observations' makes it very formal.

Open door policy allows colleagues to drop in/out of part of lessons

Subatomic82 20:28 #ukedchat set up relationships with similar leaders in near by

schools and arrange to me and observe each others teams

trees2066 20:28@Biolady99 of course but too many people see that as the sum

total of the job. #ukedchat

PCampbell91 20:28

@gembailey #ukedchat - I agree, the most relaxed and informative

observations I've had are from peers - not sure why the differencethough!


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ICTwitz 20:28 @chrisleach78 Yes, but time does not allow. For e.g. for colleagues

to observe me ICT'ing, is actually a small amount of time #ukedchat

trees2066 20:29

RT @chrisleach78: I use a blog to share example sof my

departments work and to raise interest in the subject -

http://t.co/MpmBCmAS #ukedchat

chris_1974 20:29 @CPDstrathclyde "best team on the field". Can be trickysometimes, as also want to be 'fair' to all. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:29 @danpotheteacher what would you like to see? #ukedchat

steedie1980 20:29

controversial but i would like to see SL's given shorter term

contracts and have to reapply for the job. Some not cut out for it

#ukedchat


which could be used to develop other subjects.

http://t.co/X197s2tV is hoping to develop resources to save literacy

leaders time #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:29


are v buzzwordy, vague and meaningless. Sorry i can't positivelycontribute.

chrisleach78 20:29

RT @digitalmaverick: @chrisleach78 I am on my school's Lesson

Obs Working party & as such am *LOVING* seeing Eng, Geog, Sci,

Maths, MFL, HEc lessons #ukedchat

qriaz 20:29

#ukedchat SL shld never try 2 be populist, be decisive and ensure

highest possible pupil outcomes.Be clear of vision and peoples roles

& Res

PhilWheeler1 20:29

RT @benwhite25: @chrisleach78 #ukedchat 'Observations' makes

it very formal. Open door policy allows colleagues to drop in/out of

part of lessons

mrjonesISM 20:29@chrisleach78 observations, team planning and team teaching all

help with subject leadership #ukedchat

Cherise_Duxbury 20:29

RT @thisisliamm: @ICTmagic @literacylender I completed LftM last

year. Picked up leadership skills and learnt lots. #ukedchat < me too

:)

digitalmaverick 20:29

@chrisleach78 I am on my school's Lesson Obs Working party & as

such am *LOVING* seeing Eng, Geog, Sci, Maths, MFL, HEc lessons

#ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:29

RT @CarrotyCarrots: #ukedchat I do believe that it's possible to be

an excellent classroom teacher, but poor leader and vice versa.

Few people can do both.


#ukedchat I do believe that it's possible to be an excellent

classroom teacher, but poor leader and vice versa. Few people can

do both.

ukedchat 20:29

RT @BAFDiploma: Toughest thing for a subject leader? Confronting

under-performing team members and supporting them to improve.

#ukedchat

thisisliamm 20:29@ICTmagic @literacylender I completed LftM last year. Picked up

leadership skills and learnt lots. #ukedchat

tonycassidy 20:29@PhilWheeler1 @Croix2000 do subject leaders need to be model

practitioners or model learners? #ukedchat


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Kathrynwiki 20:29 @ICTmagic yes secondary - I'm a great teacher who now sits at

home and bakes because I left a post with awful SLT #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:29 How mnay promary subject leaders have a good working

relationship with secondary colleagues in their subject? #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:30 apologies if you get random contributions form @tly84 - i am onher laptop #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:30@chrisleach78 Not many, I imagine, although our Maths coord talks

to SE colleague for HA pupil advice. #ukedchat

PCampbell91 20:30

@literacylender #ukedchat...2/2 CPD needs to be tailored to

individual teacher and learner needs, not only to the school

development plan.

ukedchat 20:30Halfway through. Time for some really practical, actionable ideas

for subject leads please #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:30RT @tly84: @digitalmaverick How do other staff feel to there being

a Lesson Obs Working Party? #ukedchat

ckzebra 20:30

@ictmagic The best schools offer opportunities for whole school

impact as an incentive to stay, whilst planning for succession

#ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:30

@ICTwitz Great to be in an env where you can experiment.

Sometimes they work/don't. Kid benefit by getting a better

teacher. #ukedchat

benwhite25 20:30

@jackieschneider Suggest downloading something different to

follow #ukedchat. I use tweetdeck but sure others could

recommend preferences

ICTwitz 20:30Does OFSTED still look for Subject Leaders to maintain files /

evidence? #ukedchat

LouisaDouma 20:30@jackieschneider Do you use tweetdeck? It works better than

twitter #ukedchat

little_whitebag 20:30 #Ukedchat. I was nearly Head of KS3 sci in my 1st year just because

I was the only one without other TLR's! Sound recruitment is vital!

tly84 20:30@digitalmaverick How do other staff feel to there being a Lesson

Obs Working Party? #ukedchat

PCampbell91 20:30@literacylender #ukedchat often this is because CPD in some cases

isn't led by teacher's themselves...1/2

Bob_the_teach 20:30

@ICTmagic #ukedchat how many NQTs are distroyed by poor

mentors\managers. Crime! Bring ideas and learn how to

implement them!

creamegglover 20:30 @ukedchat @ianaddison fantastic!

jackieschneider 20:30 RT @ICTmagic: @deborahrecord I like the title of CPD activist.

Might have to get a T-shirt made with that on it. :) #ukedchat

tonycassidy 20:31


are v buzzwordy, vague and meaningless. Sorry i can't positively

contribute.

ICTwitz 20:31I remember seeing @xannov bloggin about how he had 2demonstrate ICT across schl, but was this his initiative, or did

OFSTED ask? #ukedchat


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ukedchat 20:31 @jackieschneider I've been getting an error on twitterfall saying the

problem is probably due to a problem with twitter. well I never...

ethinking 20:31 RT @innerquest: Leave the bag or crate of guilt at school! Only take

home the pieces of paper you will actually look at! #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:31 #ukedchat - why do we need subject leaders - especially inprimary?

nessiefuery 20:31

#ukedchat anyone else with experience of managing disparate

subject as a Dep head I cover geog,hist, French, Gaelic,rme and

mod studies


@chrisleach78 School sports partnerships were great for this,but

unfortunately with the butting of all PLT days this will be lost

#ukedchat

kishtiaq 20:31#ukedchat SL need to empower teachers to innovate/risk tkle

amongst a dept but tamper it with accountability.

deborahrecord 20:31RT @chrisleach78: I use a blog to share example sof mydepartments work and to raise interest in the subject -

http://t.co/MpmBCmAS #ukedchat

SheliBB 20:31

@ICTEvangelist @chrisleach78 @ianaddison in primary all subj

coords should be finding ICT links,even if they need support to do

so #ukedchat

dbgeog 20:31 How are SLs using learning platforms in dept #ukedchat

Biolady99 20:31 @trees2066 i see it as the foundation of the job then you develop

the innovation and leading from those points #ukedchat

jillfurse 20:31@tutor2u i dont persuade i just share my own resources and hope

for the best! #ukedchat #lifesabitch

Paddymcgrath 20:31

RT @steedie1980: controversial but i would like to see SL's given

shorter term contracts and have to reapply for the job. Some not

cut out for it #ukedchat


RT @PCampbell91: @gembailey #ukedchat - I agree, the most

relaxed and informative observations I've had are from peers - not

sure why the difference though!

HamptonEnglish 20:31

@ianaddison that'd be great. We need is more people taking the

lead and supporting othrs. #ukedchat is great for middle ldrs to

collaborate

PhilWheeler1 20:32

@ukedchat #ukedchat we have linked ssheets which tell me who

has not done a HW in Maths across the school, so support can be

put in.

JoPearce 20:32Always ask for feedback after leading/organising CPD - then act on

it if possible for next time #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:32

RT @steedie1980: controversial but i would like to see SL's given

shorter term contracts and have to reapply for the job. Some not

cut out for it #ukedchat

tutor2u_econ 20:32

#ukedchat Idea: Once a term, take your team to an enrichment

event/lecture/film together anyone who mentions exams has to

buy all the beers


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PCampbell91 20:32

@jackieschneider #ukedchat I think subject leaders could be part of

the problem, why not collaborative, cross-stage working parties to

lead?

SheliBB 20:32@chrisleach78 have secondary ICT friends on twitter, like

@ICTEvangelist #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:32

RT @CarrotyCarrots: #ukedchat I do believe that it's possible to be

an excellent classroom teacher, but poor leader and vice versa.Few people can do both.

ICTmagic 20:32@Kathrynwiki That's a shame. You'll get back in soon. Good

teachers alway find their niche school. #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:32

RT @ICTwitz: I remember seeing @xannov bloggin about how he

had 2 demonstrate ICT across schl, but was this his initiative, or did

OFSTED ask? #ukedchat

digitalmaverick 20:32

. @tly84 In ours school lessons are observed by TWO colleagues - a

member of SLT or DEpt & a member of the lesson obs WP

#ukedchat

victoriaellis 20:33@Ange_K1 I had HoD who had no enthusiasm for subject orchildren - just wanted to progress as quickly as possible. V difficult!

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:33 RT @kishtiaq: #ukedchat SL need to empower teachers to

innovate/risk tkle amongst a dept but tamper it with accountability.

chris_1974 20:33@CarrotyCarrots there shouldn't be anything special about this,

from SLT, or Middle Leaders. #ukedchat

PCampbell91 20:33

@JoPearce #ukedchat Any CPD needs to be an informal, social and

collaborative event with meaningful, immediate practical

application.

ukedchat 20:33@chrisleach78 yeah, yeah, you're just trying to bloat the #ukedchat

contributor numbers aren't you ;-)

kishtiaq 20:33 @dbgeog #ukedchat use LP for lesson resources but also have a

staff area with links, vids, resources, detention db etc

danpotheteacher 20:33

@ukedchat hi, sorry to sound negative but the Qs and many

responses are a bit 'no s***, Sherlock'. This comin (cont)

http://t.co/yYue54ie

digitalmaverick 20:33 . @tly84 Membership of the Lesson Obs WP was open to ALL

interested staff, *REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE* #ukedchat

jshazeldine 20:33 #ukedchat what is great about teaching is that I am always learning.

As a SL I can harness that learning for all to benefit from each other

jackieschneider 20:33 @PCampbell91 - sounds good to me! #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:33 I want to establish a means for all subjects in school to share what

they wil be doing term by term to help build links #ukedchat

janwebb21 20:33@ukedchat try the forums - I'm sure becktonboy was sharing

nessiefuery 20:33 #ukedchat should point out that only four teachers all one persondepartments and some outside help for rme


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CarrotyCarrots 20:33#ukedchat The best member of SLT in my school admits they don't

know it all and listens to our suggestions.


RT @PCampbell91: @jackieschneider #ukedchat I think subject

leaders could be part of the problem, why not collaborative, cross-

stage working parties to lead?

PCampbell91 20:33 @tutor2u_econ #ukedchat Love that idea!

chrisleach78 20:34 DO any schools have guidelines for subject leaders / coordinators

that they would be open to sharing? #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:34

RT @nessiefuery: #ukedchat anyone else with experience of

managing disparate subject as a Dep head I cover geog,hist, French,

Gaelic,rme and mod studies

ICTmagic 20:34

@Bob_the_teach Good when a few NQTs/student teachers help

mentor each other. They know what each is going through.

#ukedchat

pinkdiva1 20:34

#ukedchat Good HOD's will make sure resources are shared and

colleagues collaborate on planning! Open door policy is key and SLsupport

ukedchat 20:34

RT @chrisleach78: I use a blog to share examples of my depts work

and to raise interest in the subject - http://t.co/BCDm6Mex

#ukedchat

Kbl21BuH 20:34@ukedchat find the time to listen to your staff and find out how

best to support them #ukedchat

ben_solly 20:34 @ukedchat #ukedchat in dept meetings always have an agenda

item of sharing good practice, from a different person each time.

EMGonline 20:34

GIVE PROPS: Nominate your awesome #highered brand manager

http://t.co/aRDdBp9h #HEmkting #globaled #HEweb #smedu

#UKedchat #sachat ^TB

SheliBB 20:34@ukedchat coordinators should be encouraged to tweet and build

their pln with like-minded tweeps #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:34 @ukedchat soon @isaacodactyl will join in :)

deborahrecord 20:35

@ukedchat 'motivational interviewing' useful when you have a

member of staff who needs to improve Miller and Rollnick

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:35 RT @CarrotyCarrots: #ukedchat The best member of SLT in my

school admits they don't know it all and listens to our suggestions.

SheliBB 20:35 @ianaddison definitely, ICT coords are responsible for *supporting*

the embedding of ICT across subjects #ukedchat

Paddymcgrath 20:35#ukedchat I'm just not convinced sharing good practice has any

impact on other teachers practice

LeeMarkDavies 20:35

@BrightAire dual professionalism: FE teachers must work to

maintain both their subject currency and teaching & learning

approach #ukedchat

ajcorrigan 20:35 #ukedchat @steedie1980 Or they should be asked to provideregular evidence of the impact they are having on the pupils.


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PCampbell91 20:35

@ICTmagic #ukedchat It's definitely the empathy and shared

experiences which make peer observations so successful for

student/NQ teachers.

ICTEvangelist 20:35

@SheliBB @chrisleach78 #ukedchat I think sharing with and linking

with primaries & other SLs is key. This is one of the powers of

Teachmeet!

chrisleach78 20:35Does anyone else run a departmental blog for their school?#ukedchat - i'm hoping to set up blogs for each subject in our

school #ukedchat

KristianStill 20:35

L1 Work w another SL mentor, L2 work in a SL triad, L3 work

independently. #ukedchat visit similar school w successful dept.

ideas.

digitalmaverick 20:35 We also have an Open Door policy at my school - staff freely

observe & share each others lessons (by arrangement) #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:35RT @jackieschneider: #ukedchat - why do we need subject leaders -

especially in primary?

tutor2u_econ 20:35

#ukedchat Idea: @benwhite25 is right ... resolve to leave your door

open at all times and encourage colleagues to pop in whenever

they want

ukedchat 20:35@nessiefuery that's insane! why? are you very short on teachers

or a glutton for punishment? #ukedchat

DeputyMitchell 20:36Hi #ukedchat can someone teller he topic, just it the little one down

so hopefully can join in :-/

teachitso 20:36 RT @Paddymcgrath: #ukedchat I'm just not convinced sharing good

practice has any impact on other teachers practice

SheliBB 20:36

RT @ICTEvangelist: @SheliBB @chrisleach78 #ukedchat I think

sharing with and linking with primaries & other SLs is key. This is

one of the powers of Teachmeet!

chrisleach78 20:36@benwhite25 How often should departmental meetings occur?

#ukedchat


@jackieschneider Good question! Would be much better if

everyone got paid a little extra and shared their expertise!

#ukedchat

PCampbell91 20:36 @Kathrynwiki #ukedchat - I like the sound of that, in reality, there

should be anything to hide anyway! Always at our best and all that..

ukedchat 20:36 @janwebb21 that sounds right - i think it was in your newsletter

last week. it was a forum post come to think of it....

gembailey 20:36

#ukedchat I am luck to have an awesome SL who generates great

ideas and offers massive support! SL needs to realise the diff it

makes!

ICTmagic 20:36 @ckzebra I agree, but that is far from universal. Some heads have a

'more fish in the sea' attitude to talented teachers. #ukedchat

ben_solly 20:36 #ukedchat be prepared to visit other depts to observe lessons, sit in

on their meetings, collaborate, take advice, steal ideas.


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benwhite25 20:36

#ukedchat Try to use dept meetings for sharing ideas/resources

and things that work in the classroom - no paperwork! Cakes help

too!

ukedchat 20:36

RT @chrisleach78: I want to establish a means for all subjects in

school to share what they wil be doing term by term to help build

links #ukedchat

danpotheteacher 20:36RT @ICTmagic: @Bob_the_teach Good when a few NQTs/studentteachers help mentor each other. They know what each is going

through. #ukedchat


@ukedchat @chrisleach78 a subject focus for term works well, at

end of term children share work with parents Subject co-ordinator

#ukedchat

Kathrynwiki 20:36I've always had an open door policy and let anyone into observe - in

first post I frequently had visitors #ukedchat

kishtiaq 20:37

@chrisleach78 #ukedchat I have my own quality assurance

framework I've developed and shared with other SL in school, Inc

obs, mod, WS etc

jshazeldine 20:37

@chrisleach78 #ukedchat I started to do this but use VLE for

pooling and sharing resources instead. I am developing one for my

house though

SheliBB 20:37@jackieschneider @ukedchat to find innovative current stuff and

push the subject forward #ukedchat

tutor2u_econ 20:37

#ukedchat Idea: Anytime a colleague mentions meaningless

educational or management acronym in conversation they have to

eat a cream cracker

StuartMaginnis 20:37#ukedchat give all members of the team a chance to chair

meetings. Must include sharing good practice.

PCampbell91 20:37

@jackieschneider #ukedchat I'd love to hear more about that blog!

Music is definitely near the top of the list of my development

needs!

deborahrecord 20:37

RT @PCampbell91: @JoPearce #ukedchat Any CPD needs to be an

informal, social and collaborative event with meaningful,

immediate practical application.

ukedchat 20:37 @janwebb21 got it: http://t.co/xIg3w1xa

Teen_70 20:37 #ukedchat - we have 'achievement teams' - the only co-ordinators

are numeracy & literacy (who are on SMT) and me for ICT (not smt)

chrisleach78 20:37@DeputyMitchell Just discussing Subject Leadership - i am trying to

host #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:37@PCampbell91 Naturally this needs guidance from experienced

teachers too. #therightbalance #ukedchat

tutor2u 20:37@benwhite25 I've heard that the Econ/Bus dept at STP are big on

cake sharing! #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:37@chris_1974 I agree, however it's not always the case! #ukedchat

Cherise_Duxbury 20:37 RT @ukedchat: @Cherise_Duxbury we're talking about what makes

a good subject leader #ukedchat @DeputyMitchell


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@ukedchat @chrisleach78 get overview of skills

progression,evidence gathered OFSTED and staff share ideas.Whole

school approach #ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:37 @chrisleach78 - I run a music teaching blog for my kids & any other

teachers looking for music teaching ideas #ukedchat

teachingin140 20:38 following #ukedchat as always but tonight from 'new' twitter

account created to prepare for #bett2012 and #learnlive

tutor2u_econ 20:38

#ukedchat Cakes yes ..and really good coffee. My best lessons

always involve coffee and muffins where students bring in articles

to discuss

Kathrynwiki 20:38

RT @ICTEvangelist: @CarrotyCarrots @ukedchat #ukedchat The

best TEACHERS admit they don't know it all and listen to

suggestions from students!

chrisleach78 20:38

RT @ukedchat: A TES forum user is sharing a toolkit for new ICT

coordinators if anyone is interested: http://t.co/2Y0Q5Dcq#ukedchat

SexEdUKation 20:38 RT @Educationchat: #ukedchat Good Subject Leaders will be

motivated by the subject and the children's learning. Not Ofsted...

ukedchat 20:38RT @Kbl21BuH: @ukedchat find the time to listen to your staff and

find out how best to support them #ukedchat

kishtiaq 20:38 RT @Paddymcgrath: #ukedchat I'm just not convinced sharing good


tutor2u 20:38 RT @jillfurse: @tutor2u i dont persuade i just share my own

resources and hope for the best! #ukedchat #lifesabitch

PhilWheeler1 20:38@chrisleach78 #ukedchat yes I do. Mainly aimed at the 6th form

for their course but will set up Staff dept blog now.

ukedchat 20:38 A TES forum user is sharing a toolkit for new ICT coordinators if

anyone is interested: http://t.co/2Y0Q5Dcq #ukedchat

ICTEvangelist 20:38 @CarrotyCarrots @ukedchat #ukedchat The best TEACHERS admit

they don't know it all and listen to suggestions from students!

benwhite25 20:38

RT @tutor2u_econ: #ukedchat Idea: Anytime a colleague mentions

meaningless educational or management acronym in conversation

they have to eat a cream cracker

ICTmagic 20:39

@ianaddison @SheliBB Is the English coords responsible for

embedding full stops in my children's work? #deviladvocate

#ukedchat

AndyRoss75 20:39 Codify for iPad : http://t.co/C6k2ycGA


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deborahrecord 20:39 RT @ukedchat: RT @chrisleach78: I use a blog to share examples of

my depts work and to raise (cont) http://t.co/UxPr4ZRy

MattFothergill 20:39 @chrisleach78 Departmental meeting don't happen often enough

at our school but finding more time is difficult. #ukedchat

gembailey 20:39#ukedchat @chrisleach78 peer observations with a whole schoolfocus really supported learning as teachers! Worked well 4

motivated teachers!

ukedchat 20:39

RT @chrisleach78: DO any schools have guidelines for subject

leaders / coordinators that they would be open to sharing?

#ukedchat

janwebb21 20:39 @ukedchat that's it! I just found the link too!!!!

SpeechyProject 20:39 Resources for Spanish teachers #spanish #spanishteachers #ELE

#EFE #edchat #reading #ukedchat #elearning http://t.co/sL0uvVkL

ukedchat 20:39 Nobody has enough time.... bearing that in mind, what should be asubject lead's priorities? #ukedchat


RT @ICTEvangelist: @CarrotyCarrots @ukedchat #ukedchat The

best TEACHERS admit they don't know it all and listen to

suggestions from students!

oldandrewuk 20:39

@ukedchat They were bad at teaching, but wanted to tell everyone

else how to. They would reset classes to make them look good.

#ukedchat

PhilWheeler1 20:40@tutor2u_econ #ukedchat On Fridays we had Business breakfast

with Y13. Worked so well.

literacylender 20:40 @Cherise_Duxbury not many I guess #ukedchat

RizzWL 20:40

@ukedchat priorities gotta be flexible and to be reviewed regularly

in line with subj developments whole school issues etc etc

#ukedchat

little_whitebag 20:40

#ukedchat. Be specific as a subject leader. Give deadlines for

everything. Always meet short term targets so staff have

confidence in you

SheliBB 20:40 @ukedchat push for staff meeting time to promote own subject.

I've now gained a fair bit of time for ICT cpd, by asking! #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:40 RT @ukedchat: Slightly quieter #ukedchat this week for half term. I

can actually keep up... kind of... thanks for sharing. 20 mins to go

chrisleach78 20:40 Is ICT one of the hardesrt subjects to lead? - always evolving and

expected to be embedded across other subjects? #ukedchat


@teachitso @Paddymcgrath Depends on teacher that's receiving

the good practice and if they think it is constructive criticism.

#ukedchat

benwhite25 20:40

@chrisleach78 #ukedchat No point for meeting's sake - but I think

depends on dept+size. I have been HODs of 9 and 2 staff-v.different

needs


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ukedchat 20:40 Slightly quieter #ukedchat this week for half term. I can actually

keep up... kind of... thanks for sharing. 20 mins to go

ICTEvangelist 20:40

RT @chrisleach78: A TES forum... toolkit for new ICT coordinators if

anyone is interested: http://t.co/ESgRKSzT #ukedchat >> and good cakes

and buns


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ukedchat 20:41 @deborahrecord is this something you know much about? If so I'd

love to pick your brain as I'm writing a training course including it.

chrisleach78 20:42

Anyone lucky enough to have very supportive CPD co-ordinator

who actively seeks out traing opportunities for your subject?

#ukedchat

tutor2u 20:42How important is it for HoDs / Subject Leaders to meet & shareexperiences with colleagues from other

schools/colleges?#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:42 RT@CarrotyCarrots#ukedchat The best TEACHERS admit they don't

know it all and listen to suggestions from students!

ICTEvangelist 20:42

#ukedchat tell u what would help SLs. More time 2 dispense &

complete all the tasks. I'm pleased I'm well organised!

#thankgodforomnifocus

RizzWL 20:42@chrisleach78 if u have the drive n the vision yourself u don't need

any guidelines frm anyone!! #ukedchat

deborahrecord 20:42

@Paddymcgrath research shows that if it is followed up by

coaching to encourage refelction, it is very powerful #ukedchat ref

Joyce& Showers

ukedchat 20:42





RT @PCampbell91: @RizzWL #ukedchat Often development

priorities can forget the massive societal changes and cultural

capital children are bringing to school

CPDstrathclyde 20:42RT @ajcorrigan: #ukedchat Subject Leaders' priorities should be

impact on pupils and sustainability of initiatives.

Cherise_Duxbury 20:42 @CarrotyCarrots @literacylender #ukedchat interesting that I am

expected to lead and monitor but not given any training

Kbl21BuH 20:42@ukedchat promoting good teaching, minimising paperwork for

staff

ICTmagic 20:42@chrisleach78 I think MFL in primary is a tricky one. Lots of non-

specialists being asked to be fluent. #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:42@DeputyMitchell Hi! it's been a while. Good to see you here.

Pooky x

RizzWL 20:42@chrisleach78 no guidelines as such, just expected to get on with

it!!! #ukedchat

Subatomic82 20:42@Cherise_Duxbury #ukedchat We are encouraged to find training

in our subjects to increase our knowledge

Subatomic82 20:43@chrisleach78 #ukedchat I think EYFS is one of the hardest to lead,

so many different opinions and always changing

BobbyCarrot8 20:43 RT @teachitso: A key principle: You strategically build a team. You

don't inherit the team, just the members. #ukedchat

CarrotyCarrots 20:43 @Cherise_Duxbury Are you given any coordinator time in which tocoordinate? That is what I used to struggle with. #ukedchat


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Cherise_Duxbury 20:43

RT @SheliBB: @chrisleach78 ICT is a really satisfying subject to lead

as there is lots of fun, innovative stuff to try that permeate all subjs

#ukedchat

jackieschneider 20:43 #ukedchat- teach kids not subjects!

chris_1974 20:43@MattFothergill http://t.co/oe26d1zl for what I do weekly.

#ukedchat

tutor2u 20:43 RT @PhilWheeler1: @tutor2u_econ #ukedchat On Fridays we hadBusiness breakfast with Y13. Worked so well.

ukedchat 20:43

RT @Paddymcgrath: #ukedchat I'm just not convinced sharing good



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danpotheteacher 20:45

+ve contribution! 2 SLs, 1 is v hands-off (no obs, Dept mtgs etc) yet

i am solely responsible for GCSE in subject. Show interest!

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:45

RT @jackieschneider: #ukedchat - Learning happens across

subjects. We shouldn't make a fetish of separate subjects- follow

the learning!

jamesdhobsonuk 20:45 @victoriaellis Yes. Most schools have a least one seagull

benwhite25 20:45

#ukedchat TIme always a constraint- I find the time after summer

exams always useful for the 'big ideas' and dept prep ready for next

term

gembailey 20:45

@Subatomic82 @Cherise_Duxbury #ukedchat trying out CDP

groups with a focus across the staff! allows knowledge and

expertise sharing!

Paddymcgrath 20:45@chris_1974 @ukedchat agree but that's more than sbp at a

meeting #ukedchat

JOHNSAYERS 20:45

@Catriona_O @chrisleach78 my form ask the staff what they'll be

learning in the coming weeks. We have form reflect concertinas#ukedchat

kanda_hh 20:45 @ukedchat I think sharing good practice has then got to be

followed up, returned to, given (cont) http://t.co/GP0Gvcy2

tutor2u 20:45 @PhilWheeler1 @tutor2u_econ what's the format for a Business

Breakfast? sounds like a great idea for students... #ukedchat

ukedchat 20:45

RT @SheliBB: @ukedchat push for staff meeting time to promote

own subject. I've now gained a fair bit of time for ICT cpd, by

asking! #ukedchat

In2schools 20:45 @ukedchat @Paddymcgrath #ukedchat why not?

Subatomic82 20:45@chrisleach78 I think it's also your responsibility to find training as

you have taken on the role #ukedchat

PCampbell91 20:45

@jshazeldine #ukedchat Not all teachers (many who could benefit

from it) are tweeters - how do we share the benefits of twitter with

others?

SheliBB 20:45 @ICTmagic @ianaddison lol! All ICT coords I know on twitter are

passionate about subject and lead by example :) #ukedchat

ICTmagic 20:45

@Subatomic82 A ridiculous amount of paperwork these days in

EYFS as well. #ukedchat

SheliBB 20:46

@ukedchat @paddymcgrath having expectation that others will

share outcomes of their subject coord cpd has an impact though

#ukedchat

ICTEvangelist 20:46 @chrisleach78 yes - and it works! #ukedchat

janwebb21 20:46@ukedchat most of it is uploaded as a resource - just lots of

different ones

DeputyMitchell 20:46@ukedchat hey Pooky, how's things? By the time I've read through

the timeline it will be 9pm lol

JOHNSAYERS 20:46

@Catriona_O @chrisleach78 through the year they build up subject

topics and skills on concertinas so they can see cross links#ukedchat


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SamT01 20:46

RT @Ed_Connections: Out of Your Hands student competition now

launched! Win cash prizes for your school... http://t.co/UTbA4sYM

#ukedchat

ukedchat 20:46

RT @chrisleach78: Anyone lucky enough to have very supportive

CPD co-ordinator who actively seeks out traing opportunities for

your subject? #ukedchat

MrNickHart 20:46@ukedchat @paddymcgrath It won't have an impact if teacherssimply watch good practice. Use what we now about learning in

staff development

jackieschneider 20:46@AntHeald - lol! Forget #ukedchat - I'm #ukedcat all the way -

miaow

mberry 20:46 #ukedchat at its best, subject leadership, like school leadership,

should be about enabling/encouraging folk to pursue their vision.

Kbl21BuH 20:46@ukedchat @paddymcgrath I've learnt a lot from observing others

PCampbell91 20:46@Subatomic82 #ukedchat Its the case for anyone. CPD is a personalresponsibility, teachers at all levels need to take responsibility for

CPD

chrisleach78 20:46 Several schools run a Digital Leaders programme - using kids to

promote use of ICT - could this work in other subjects? #ukedchat

chris_1974 20:46@Paddymcgrath absolutely. As ML my job is to ensure there is

impact. #ukedchat

oldandrewuk 20:46




ukedchat 20:46RT @Kbl21BuH: @ukedchat promoting good teaching, minimising

paperwork for staff #ukedchat

Cherise_Duxbury 20:46@gembailey @Subatomic82 #ukedchat would love to know more

RizzWL 20:46

@ukedchat @paddymcgrath great for the 'less able/willing' teacher

or great if you just need a boost or pick me up wen ideas are drying

out!

tutor2u_econ 20:46

#ukedchat Idea: Rely less on support in-house, go in search of

interesting / diverse approaches from other disciplines. Find

kindred spirits

nessiefuery 20:46 @ukedchat it's a little school, 200 kids but I do find managing

subjects that have very different structures interesting


RT @ICTwitz: Don't know if it's been said, but I think the difference

of subject leadership between primary and secondary colleagues is

HUGE #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:47@chris_1974 I once had my top set Y6 maths set go in and'teach'

bottom set Y4 - worked well #ukedchat

MKubick 20:47

RT @sophiebessemer: If you're joining #ukedchat, I recommend

you follow @edcomsteachers - not much to see yet, but lots of free

resources coming soon :-) Pls RT


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familysimpson 20:47

RT @ukedchat: RT@CarrotyCarrots#ukedchat The best TEACHERS

admit they don't know it all and listen to suggestions from

students!

Paddymcgrath 20:47@In2schools @ukedchat it doesn't require anybody to do anything

after the event #ukedchat

steedie1980 20:47Lots of the good practice that I see has occured inspite of SL's not

because of. #ukedchat

Cherise_Duxbury 20:47@ethinking that is wise and will help them so much #ukedchat

wish I had that when I trained

ICTmagic 20:47 @ianaddison @SheliBB I agree, but should English coord be writing

children's novels. Science coord making blackholes? #ukedchat

little_whitebag 20:47#ukedchat As a science teacher, seeing others run practical sessions

and doing 'master classes' is always really useful

chrisleach78 20:47

RT @chris_1974: @chrisleach78 I hope so. Having read lots about

Digital Leaders, I'm tempted by the idea of "Maths Ambassadors".

It works in PE. #ukedchat

teachitso 20:47 RT @Ingotian Role preferences could influence the behaviour of the

team quite radically. If they're all drivers or finishers etc #ukedchat

Teen_70 20:47 #ukedchat No money in budget = no training

ukedchat 20:47

RT @ICTwitz: Don't know if it's been said, but I think the difference

of subject leadership between primary and secondary colleagues is

HUGE #ukedchat

chrisleach78 20:47Maybe using particular gifted children in art, pe, music etc to

support other lessons #ukedchat


#ukedchat When I was ICT Co I really struggled to do job and my

class. As EYFS Co it's much more manageable as extension to my

everyday job.

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