1. Primary Executive Headteacher (PEH) provision
Introductory web conference
Welcome
Insert : Tutor Names and Contact Details
An executive agency of the
Department for Education

2. Web conference outline
• Introductions
Aims and objectives of the programme
• Programme model
• Overview of the residential training events
• Optional accreditation
• Online leadership diagnostic
• Preparation for Residential 1
• Questions and points of clarification
• Close

3. Aims The aims of the PEH programme are to:
• explore the emergence of models of primary executive headship in differing contexts and the potential benefits for the school system
• deepen your understanding of the distinctive nature of the role of the executive head
• further develop the attributes and skills for successfully leading more than one school

4. Aims of the web conference
The aims of the introductory web conference are to:
• develop your working knowledge of the structure and expectations of the programme
• ensure you can gain the maximum benefit from Residential 1 by completing your preparatory work
• provide you with a clear understanding of the online leadership diagnostic and how to prepare your raters
• opportunity to ask questions and clarify any issues

5. 5

6. Diagnostic raters
• 3 direct reports: these might be people in school(s) who report to you eg deputy head, vice principal or members of your senior leadership team etc
• 3 peers: these might be other headteachers/executive heads or lead professionals
• 3 others: might be governors or other school stakeholders who know you well enough to complete the diagnostic

7. Preparation for Residential 1
Identify your raters, complete your diagnostic survey and print the feedback report to bring to Residential 1
Read as a minimum; Executive Heads Summary Report, National College, 2010, and The growth of academy chains: Implications for leaders and leadership, full report and executive summary, Robert Hill et al/NC, March 2012
Draw a picture and detail the leadership structure of your federation/school partnership/informal network, considering lines of responsibility, accountability and decision making
Read the case study of the executive head in preparation for day 1
Think about your role, consider a current challenge in cross-school collaboration and complete handout 1 available on the online community
Reflect on pre-reading material(s) and capture your thinking an handout 6 available on the online community.