Leadership & Management of 'Big Writing'

Tracey has worked in education for nineteen years, of which fifteen have been in senior management and independent consultancy. As Acting Headteacher of three years, Tracey led her school through a very successful Ofsted and gained very good and excellent grades for her teaching. Of her leadership Ofsted stated, 'The acting head teacher provides strong leadership and clear educational direction for the work of the school.'

As an NCSL consultant Tracey has specialized in leadership and management development and has a a wide range of experience including: NPQH coach and graduate board member, Leading from the Middle and Leadership Pathways mentor and facilitator, Early Headship Provision (New Visions) and Certificate of Business Management (CSBM). She is also a former Ofsted team inspector.

It was through her work in supporting and appraising headteachers that Tracey came to 'Big Writing'. She has worked closely with Ros Wilson for a number of years and has developed this course following a wide range of observations in schools and discussions with senior leaders. She has become a powerful advocate in delivering the course for Andrell Education and is a confident, articulate and witty presenter.

Overview

This course further empowers senior leaders in ensuring maintenance of high quality 'Big Writing' across schools.

Delegates must bring to the day

  • A laptop and power pack
  • At least 20 samples of unsupported extended writing

Intended Audience

  • Assessment Managers
  • Heads of Department
  • LA Representatives
  • Literacy Co-ordinators and Big Writing Drivers
  • Senior Leader Teams
  • Senior Leaders

Objectives

  • To provide rigorous analysis i.e. evaluation of the quality of Big Writing across your school
  • To provide ongoing implementation of exploring potential
  • To identify pitfalls and ways of overcoming them
  • To provide a shared understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching in Big Writing.
  • To receive and use a free copy of the amazing Big Writing Assessment Toolkit

Conference Dates

DateVenueTrainerCostVATTotal 
12/10/2010NewcastleTracey Sharkey £299.00£52.33£351.33Book
19/10/2010LiverpoolTracey Sharkey £299.00£52.33£351.33Book