KS2 leaders.

Glyn Turner, Headteacher at Leighton Primary in Crewe, believes all his staff can lead in a particular area and actively encourages their professional development. This approach, together with a shared vision and clear goals, has led to more children at Leighton reaching their full potential in lite...

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Corporate Author: Glasshead Productions (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:This edition in English.
Published: [London] : Teachers TV/UK Dept. of Education, 2006.
Series:Education in video
Literacy - the whole story ; 1
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Glyn Turner, Headteacher at Leighton Primary in Crewe, believes all his staff can lead in a particular area and actively encourages their professional development. This approach, together with a shared vision and clear goals, has led to more children at Leighton reaching their full potential in literacy at KS2. Deputy Head John Cooke coaches staff and feels the school's strength lies in everyone being a middle leader and sharing their skills. Lyndsey Colman, Extended Services Manager, speaks about the impact of her philosophy club on speaking and listening skills. Literacy Co-ordinator Joanne Dyson stresses the importance of integrating different aspects of literacy. Simon Dyson, Curriculum Development and Review Manager, explains how every child's ability, achievement and progress are tracked and monitored from KS1 and what interventions are put in place if necessary. Vicky Robertson, SENCO, stresses the importance of managing the transition from KS1 to KS2.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Mar. 5, 2012).
Physical Description:1 online resource (14 min.).