What is it about our teachers, our colleagues, our schools, our authorities? Colleagues elsewhere are no cleverer, no more skilful or talented and no more effective than our colleagues. Young people elsewhere appear to be very much the same as our young people. Parents and carers want the same for their children the world over. Authorities have team of incredibly talented and experienced colleagues who have already proved themselves in schools and classrooms.
We all know that we are the most inspected, assessed, moderated and tested education system in the world and we all know that you don't improve the pig by continually weighing it. They say that the Finnish system has cracked the code but I have my doubts...they do however have some elements which are worth considering. It comes down to the system and establishing a clear sense of what we are trying to achieve for our children and then getting out of the way and developing local accountabilities and allowing local solutions.
I have been to some incredible learning places recently; both here in Leeds and in Stockholm. And everywhere and wherever colleagues are releasing the magic they are trusted, talented, empowered and effective... brilliant colleagues working in schools and classrooms supported locally by focused and efficient teams releasing the magic and delivering world class outcomes.
We know what it takes to build brilliant... it's alive and well here in Leeds.
- leadership matters;
- enthusiasm is contagious;
- small is beautiful;
- relationships are key;
- whatever you do be passionate;
- coaching counts;
- persistence and determination go a long way; and
- you tend to get what you expect.
This job we do is too important for any of us to be ordinary. We must all strive. each and every day to be extrordinary, to be outstanding, to be brilliant.
Chris
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