Leadership, to me, means being the catalyst for change and encouraging others – staff, pupils, parents – to reflect upon current practice.
This work has encouraged me to engage with literature and policy to ensure the school’s approach is in keeping with Scotland’s vision for inclusive education.
As this has been a whole school project, I have been focused on ensuring that there is a consistent approach through relevant staff training and sharing of information and resources. I’ve also become acutely aware of the need to collect and collate data in an organised, meaningful way that doesn’t just rely on anecdotal evidence.
Finally, I have been thrilled to engage with pupils in relation to policy and practice and facilitate the opportunity for them to bring about positive change in their school.