Published 29 November 2024
More than 150 teachers, leaders and Depute Head Teachers are participating in the Osiris Collective Leadership Programme and Teaching Intervention programme to develop high quality learning and teaching in West Dunbartonshire schools.
More than 80 leaders from across all five mainstream secondary schools and two specialist schools were invited to participate in the leadership training which consisted of five sessions across the academic year.
The training provided learning and reflection on raising attainment and achievement for all children and young people through high quality leadership and teaching.
Part of the training also included leaders reviewing their own teaching practices and working together. During the sessions the importance of having clear and open discussion with staff in and across schools about the quality of education were discussed, with the aim of generating long-lasting improvements that will benefit children and young people.
Participants have provided feedback on the programme saying it has had a positive impact on their own work, that of their teams and has been beneficial for learners. Comments included ‘The programme has had a profound impact on me professionally by enhancing my leadership skills and encouraging a more collaborative approach. As a result of the training, team members are more engaged in open communication and actively share diverse perspectives, leading to more innovative solutions and improved decision-making’, ‘This enhanced collaborative culture is expected to improve overall team performance, drive continuous improvement, and create a more supportive and productive work environment’, ‘The programme has formed the basis for our professional enquiry for next session by improving pupil engagement through using shared clarity and building relational trust amongst colleagues’.
Following on from the success of the Leadership programme and the positive feedback received, up to 70 secondary teachers will participate in the Osiris Teaching Intervention programme. Sessions will be held in schools over three half day sessions across 12-16 weeks.
The main focus of the programme is to work with teachers to build on what is already working well and help identify their next steps towards increasing impact, pupil engagement and to deliver positive changes.
Councillor Clare Steel, Convener of Educational Services, said: “I am delighted with the feedback from our leaders who participated in this programme and the benefit of their training is being put into practice across our schools. By offering opportunities like these to our teachers, we can ensure they expand their knowledge, share good practice and learn from each other to maintain and enhance the outcomes for all our young people.
Councillor John Millar, Vice Convener of Educational Services, said: “This bespoke learning will enhance the delivery of education and support our leaders to raise teaching and learning within their schools. This training will ensure our leaders are well equipped to offer comprehensive supports to our pupils to help them reach their full potential.”
A further 60 leaders are currently engaged in the Osiris Collective Leadership Programme.