1. SDBE Headteachers’ Meeting, November 2018
Securing your vision
SDBE Headteachers’ Meeting, November 2018
Craig Morrison
Three main strengths.
Weaknesses? Those things that are not always just ‘solvable’ as areas for development.

2. Share a memory with your partner of a time when the true nature of your school revealed itself.
- A dilemma, a tough emotional moment, a serious problem?
- A moment of celebration, of harmony, of all being well?

3. What do these memories tell you about what is important in your school
What do these memories tell you about what is important in your school? Importantly, what do they tell us about why staff work in your school?

4. Christian Inspiration
Values
Vision

5. Why
How
What

6. Touchstones What do you return to? Stories Prayers Hymns Figures
Metaphors and images

7. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105
 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.   

8. Go deeper Prayer and reflection (Faith Group)
Scripture informing strands of the vision
Readings that help policy development

11. Capture the process

12. St Dunstan’s Circle of Values
Trust
Pride
Respect
St Dunstan’s Circle of Values
Love
Community/Service
Care
Faith
Inclusion

14. Governors - Vision
St Dunstan’s – a thriving school of choice founded upon:
Learning which celebrates ‘Life in all its fullness’
Excellent progress in all things
Christian values alive within our school
Being at the heart of our community

16. Staff - Vision
St Dunstan’s – a thriving school, founded in faith and the best in everyone. We are:
At the heart of our community and its service
Proud to offer a well-rounded education for our pupils
Dedicated to making every day a great experience
Committed to success and celebrating our achievements

17. St Dunstan’s – a thriving school, founded in faith and the best in everyone. We are:
At the heart of our community and its service
Proud to offer a well-rounded education for our pupils
Dedicated to making every day a great experience
Committed to success and celebrating our achievements
St Dunstan’s – a thriving school founded upon:
Learning which celebrates ‘Life in all its fullness’
Excellent progress in all things
Christian values alive within our school
Being at the heart of our community
Our vision is to be…

18. Depth: above and below the line

19. All words are not equal
Driving values (Christian inspiration/mission) Operational values (How we do things round here) Aspirational or idealistic values (How we aim to do things round here)

22. SIAMS: 7 Strands Vision and Leadership Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills
Character Development: Hope, Aspiration and Courageous Advocacy
Community and Living Well Together
Dignity and Respect
The impact of collective worship
The effectiveness of religious education

23. Depth: What’s in a word? Excellence Achievement Success Innovation
Creativity
Learning
Faith
Belief
Love
Strength
Integrity
Perseverance
Tolerance
Respect
Generosity
Welcome
Inclusion
Care
Belonging
Community
Friendship

24. Depth: Key Documents C of E Vision for Education (2016)
Valuing All God’s Children
Character Education: Virtues
Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing
RE Statement of Entitlement

25. Depth = Distinctiveness

26. Vision - reflections
Bishop Jonathan at SDHTA Conference 2018: What is a vision? It is not a set of objectives or a ‘to-do’ list.

27. Vision - reflections
Bishop Jonathan at SDHTA Conference 2018: Vision is about ‘who we want to be’, what holds us together and where we want to go.

28. Vision - reflections
Bishop Jonathan at SDHTA Conference 2018: What would we like to be like? Am I doing the things I have to do, in the way I want to do them?

29. A new vision will change what you do and how you do things round here…
Clarity

32. Course: A comprehensive system for values-based reviews Friday 30th November
Our Vision
Our Priorities
To be…
We will…
To be like…
To be known for…
Hidden objectives…