1. Update for headteachers.
Pioneer Schools
Update for headteachers.

2. Here is a picture of Tori James, on Mount Everest
Here is a picture of Tori James, on Mount Everest. Why would we consider her to be a pioneer and a good example for the Pioneer Network. As a pioneer she took a leap into the unknown for Welsh women and became the first Welsh Women to climb Everest in 2007 at the age of 25. There are many parallels we can draw with schools in our region who are stepping into the unknown through their commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people in our region by agreeing to join the pioneer network and take risks within their own schools.

3. Staying true to the vision of Successful Futures

4. What can we do when things get tough?

5. What can schools do now?
Debate their vision and align it with the four purposes.
Review their curriculum design
Ask pioneer schools questions about their work
Give the pioneer schools your hopes, visions and dreams for Successful futures.
Be prepared to………….

6. Hang Tough

7. What have pioneers been doing?
All pioneers have come together into one network.
The pioneers are in the mobilisation phase of the journey.
The digital pioneers are creating exemplification materials for schools.

8. Draft plan

9. Strategic Design Steering Group Strand 1: Strategic Design – 4 groups
Engagement and experiences
Assessment, progression and achievement
Cross-curriculum responsibilities
Welsh dimension, international perspective and wider skills
AoLE Design Coordination Group?
Strand 2: High level AoLE Design – 6 groups
Expressive arts
Health & well-being
Humanities
Language, literacy & communication
Mathematics & numeracy
Science & technology

10. Grŵp llywio ar gyfer cynllunio strategol
Elfen 1: Cynllunio strategol – 4 grŵp
Elfen 3
Cynnig i Ddisgyblion a phrofiadau
Asesu, cynnydd a chyflawniad
Cyfrifoldebau trawsgwricwlaidd
Dimensiwn Cymreig, persbectif rhyngwladol, sgiliau ehangach
Grŵp cydgysylltu i gynllunio MDPh
Elfen 2: Cynllunio MDPh ar lefel uchel – 6 grŵp
Celfyddydau mynegiannol
Iechyd a lles
Dyniaethau
Ieithoedd, llythrennedd a chyfathrebu
Mathemateg a rhifedd
Gwyddoniaeth a thechnoleg

11. A Pioneer School View

12. ERW Pioneers Network
Our network is set up and ready for you to join – follow this link to join.
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14. Well-being of Future Generations Act

15. Welsh Government Newsletters
newsletter-04-en.pdf

16. Six Essential Leadership Tasks
Creating energy
Building capacity
Seeking and charting improvement
Securing the environment
Meeting and minimising crisis
Extending the vision

17. What does this look like in Pioneer Schools?
Positive attitudes to reform and professional learning amongst staff and leaders 
High value given to pupil voice in shaping the curriculum, contributing to self evaluation
Positive pupil attitudes to school life and learning
High priority given to professional learning of all staff
Commitment to collaboration and sharing of good practice within and between schools
Understand the need to audit current provision, innovate and try new things out
Strong focus on ICT/digital competence
A few schools emerging that have appointed pioneer coordinators. Or equivalent to lead, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the pioneer work.