Head start.
| Other author | Glasshead Television and Web, producer. |
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication Info | [England] : Teachers TV/UK Department of Education, 2006. |
| Description | 1 online resource (69 min.). |
| Supplemental Content | Part 5 |
| Supplemental Content | Part 2 |
| Supplemental Content | Part 1 |
| Subjects |
| Series | New heads - primary ; 2 New heads - primary ; 1 |
| Abstract | Wanda Noakes is the first new headteacher to be appointed to Daubeney Primary in Hackney, north London, for more than 20 years. With over 500 pupils to look after and a staff of 70 to manage the challenge is daunting. Four weeks into her role Wanda decides to keep a video diary and after 6 weeks she assesses how she is doing and reflects on her management style. Wanda is passionate about inclusion, the positive benefits of the performing arts and the need to develop close contact with parents. She is coping well but finds leadership and managing change challenging. There's an urgent need to repair some buildings and already she has ambitious plans for developing the school grounds. Most of her staff are positive and supportive of the changes she is introducing. However Wanda's two deputies know that some are wary and anxious about how her new ideas will affect them. |
| Abstract | Wanda Noakes, the new headteacher at Daubeney Primary in Hackney, north London, returns after her first half term break with renewed enthusiasm. Her plan to involve parents more works well and they come up with ideas to celebrate Black History Month. Ten weeks into her leadership she feels pupils and parents are on side but there is still a lot to do to establish a good rapport with staff. The allocation of teaching and learning responsibilities is an issue and her two deputies feel she is introducing too many changes too quickly. Wanda disagrees. She feels the changes are important for the pupils. She also has to tell them that she will only be able to afford one deputy by 2008. Wanda was aware that parts of her job would be tough but feels the qualification for new heads helped her prepare. As Christmas approaches Wanda receives good news about her children's centre and gets some positive feedback from staff. Her advice for new heads? Grit your teeth and have lots of early nights. |
| Abstract | Wanda Noakes begins her second year as Headteacher at Daubeney Primary in Hackney, east London, feeling she has just a few weeks left to turn the school around. Continuing scrutiny from the Hackney Learning Trust, below average Year6 SATs results, and the possibility of an Ofsted inspection keep up the pressure. Wanda begins the session with an INSET day to improve the standard of teaching and learning and encourages staff to adopt a more thematic, creative approach. She also plans to set up a nurture group for children with specific needs. Francine Martin (SENCO) and Increase Eko (AHT) discuss what's involved and how pupils will benefit. Wanda is still dealing with serious staffing issues but enjoys training and is delegating more. Despite limited funds the nurture group goes ahead and a new secure reception area is built. Again stress makes Wanda ill. But good news comes with the final review of the Learning Trust and the children saying they re much happier. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed Mar. 5, 2012). |
| Other forms | Previously released as DVD. |
| Language | This edition in English. |
| Genre/form | Instructional television programs. |
| Genre/form | Documentary television programs. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction television programs. |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |