Ukedchat Archive 1st September 2011 Building Staff Teams

username RachelOrr ukedchat ukedchat dughall CreativeEdu CreativeEdu DeputyMitchell john_at_muuua corbettball RachelOrr dughall RachelOrr ukedchat TeacherToolkit dughall RachelOrr DeputyMitchell ukedchat RachelOrr dughall dughall IaninSheffield time 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:00 20:01 20:01 20:01 20:01 20:01 20:02 20:02 20:02 20:02 20:02 20:02 status #ukedchat 3 years ago I inherited a staff team going into an OFSTED year where there were many personality clashes. It's 8pm and time for #ukedchat. This week's host is @dughall & we're discussing building staff teams Grab a drink and get settled for an hour of fast and furious CPD. And we're off. Welcome to this evening's #ukedchat The topic is How do you build (or mould) a new team at the start of a new academic year? Grab a drink and get settled for an hour of fast and furious CPD. It's 8pm and time for #ukedchat. This week's host is @dughall & we're discussing building staff teams As an Acting Headteacher entering my 1st week next year, it's one of my top 3 priorities to have a happy team!! I'm all ears! #ukedchat 'muuua' pronounced like 'noir, with an 'm'. teachers to teachers #edchat #ukedchat #edchattie #ausedchat RT @WeAreTeachers: MT @web20education: Best Advice for New Teachers - 131 tips...ppt by @rmbyrne http://ht.ly/6iZrS #edtech20 #ntchat #ukedchat #edchat #ukedchat first INSET day was a 2 hour session of no holds barred let So, any absolute pearls of wisdom for building/maintaining teams? #ukedchat so........... one task was to create a set of clothes for the man using only newspaper and cellotape. congrats @DeputyMitchell I'm sure you'll do a FAB job #ukedchat #ukedchat Well I was really lucky. New school, new department, spend what I want, employ who I want. Who wouldn't fit into my/our sch ethos? @DeputyMitchell So happiness is important, David? How do we ensure that it is maximised? #ukedchat #ukedchat there happened to be a token man in each team. RT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat first INSET day was a 2 hour session of no holds barred let yourself go. <---Tell us more!!!

20:02 We're hoping for lots of really practical ideas tonight please! #ukedchat #ukedchat we were in 3 teams and had a series of very silly games to 20:02 playas a team. @RachelOrr Tell us more, Rachel? What do you mean by letting yourself 20:02 go? #ukedchat 20:03 @RachelOrr Good that you had men around. Primary? #ukedchat #ukedchat Starting from the other direction, you DON'T begin by 20:03 discussing exam results from last year! Friendly, supportive & collaborative ethos moulded me: very sociable 20:03 office, always chatting, swapping ideas, advice & reassurance #ukedchat #ukedchat we had a kilt and underneath say no more, a pole dance with 20:03 nipple tassles etc.... and so on - we laughed at ourselves 20:03 We're more than token @RachelOrr #ukedchat

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RT @Mean_Teacher: @dughall Cake, encouragement, setting expectations and setting a good example.... note, cake was first #ukedchat RT @dughall: And we're off. Welcome to this evening's #ukedchat The topic is How do you build (or mould) a new team at the start of a new academic year? RT @ukedchat: We're hoping for lots of really practical ideas tonight please! #ukedchat @RachelOrr I love that! Great for breaking down barriers and shedding inhibitions! #ukedchat @dughall Cake, encouragement, setting expectations and setting a good example.... note, cake was first #ukedchat RT @dughall: A few minutes to go now before tonight's #ukedchat Strap yourselves in folks ;-) @Mean_Teacher Love the centrality of cake in your place! Healthy Schools anyone?! #ukedchat

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RT @IaninSheffield: #ukedchat Starting from the other direction, you 20:04 DON'T begin by discussing exam results from last year! RT @TeacherToolkit: #ukedchat the absolute priority is to make clear to the team, the department vision, your vision & the expectations of each 20:04 pp This works! 20:04 @aiafrate Staff initally, but are the principles the same? #ukedchat #ukedchat the absolute priority is to make clear to the team, the department vision, your vision & the expectations of each pp This 20:04 works! 20:04 #ukedchat Treat your staff as human beings first and as teachers second Might be worth noting we teach mixed ability maths at KS3 and KS4 and 20:04 I think that definitely encourages more/better collaboration #ukedchat 20:04 #ukedchat expectation of staff sharing lunch, provided by school 20:04 #ukedchat primary @dughall Tmro's big Q: How can @WhitworthArt #gallery and a reflective #journal re invigorate a love of learning? #cpd #teaching #primary 20:04 #ukedchat #ukedchat it is important to laugh at yourself and let your guard down 20:04 too RT @IaninSheffield: #ukedchat Starting from the other direction, you 20:05 DON'T begin by discussing exam results from last year! RT @DeputyMitchell: @dughall Happiness is very important! Happy 20:05 staff glow like readybreak! The children start to glow too!! #ukedchat RT @bcrowder: #ukedchat I find it very important to be consistent in 20:05 your mood and leadership style . Nothing worse than inconsistency.

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@ristuart How do you establish that culture/ethos? Does it just 20:05 happen? #ukedchat @dughall I don't think the staff had heard of facebook at that time 20:05 #ukedchat or at their age used it"!!!!! RT @GeekPeter: #ukedchat Treat your staff as human beings first and as 20:05 teachers second but I think classroom doors usually being open & understanding fine to 20:05 wonder into anyone's lesson/ not panic if they did helped #ukedchat #ukedchat Vital to share vision so that everyone has ownership of 20:05 where the dept is going RT @GeekPeter: #ukedchat Treat your staff as human beings first and as 20:05 teachers second RT @nick_chater: Learning? Pull not Push: #edchat #ukedchat #lrnchat 20:05 #cpchat #gbl #schoology #finnedchat http://t.co/v3NkMLo #ukedchat we then shared how we saw the year going, and condensed 20:05 into aims. sadly, those were quickly forgotten, but thought was there #ukedchat I find it very important to be consistent in your mood and leadership style . Nothing worse than inconsistency. @dughall Happiness is very important! Happy staff glow like readybreak! The children start to glow too!! #ukedchat @RachelOrr Hopefully no one tweeted/facebooked the proceedings... ;) #ukedchat #ukedchat I also played stafff bingo in my first staff meeting.

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#ukedchat Staff need high expectations, clear structure and guidelines 20:06 exactly the same as pupils. But you can smile at them before xmas :-) @TeacherToolkit I'm not saying be a nodding dog - Just as a leader you 20:06 get the best out of a happy team. #ukedchat 20:06 @PeteJeffreys #ukedchat more relaxed when conversing over meals too 20:06 @GeekPeter #ukedchat and your pupils? all of them! RT @cherrylkd: @dughall #ukedchat if it's new class team I always start by asking team 2 look over and cont to plans.everyone feels valued. 20:06 Gives ownership @maz_blaze90 Agree the importance of giving people food (not from 20:06 coffee money) as a gesture of being valued #ukedchat @dughall #ukedchat if it's new class team I always start by asking team 20:06 2 look over and cont to plans.everyone feels valued. Gives ownership #ukedchat important to discuss the vision you are introducing make 20:06 your team feel part of the vision not sure how to contribute tonight-staff at current place r quite disjointed -nd as a RQT no idea why/how their moral got so low! 20:06 #ukedchat

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RT @DeputyMitchell: @dughall Happiness is very important! Happy 20:06 staff glow like readybreak! The children start to glow too!! #ukedchat 20:06 cake also helped, and friday pub #ukedchat #ukedchat first agenda item for first department meeting is the 20:06 Christmas do. Always has been (we have an amazing team and HoD) Put all your decisions & actions through 'The Akid Test'; what would a 20:07 kid do/think/need here? Staff will (eventually) respect it! #ukedchat RT @bcrowder: #ukedchat I find it very important to be consistent in 20:07 your mood and leadership style . Nothing worse than inconsistency. RT @GeekPeter #ukedchat Treat your staff as human beings first and as 20:07 teachers second <-- definitely #ukedchat staff bingo write down 10 words they think will crop up from 20:07 HT in a staff meeting - winner gets a bottle of wine !!!! @EmTeaches Yes - I send out a weekly email briefing and meet before 20:07 school once a week to share operational stuff #ukedchat @xPunzx #ukedchat That's a good place to start. If that's what you have 20:07 currently, how would you like to see it change? #ukedchat give the team data and let them form the action plan, 20:07 introduce your ideas and compromise RT @Xyzandtherest: #ukedchat important to discuss the vision you are 20:07 introducing make your team feel part of the vision @xPunzx are there any rays of light that could be built on? 20:07 greenshoots... #ukedchat @pipkinzoo that would be fun! #ukedchat ours starts with previous 20:07 minutes - makes u want to jump out window! RT @GeekPeter: #ukedchat Treat your staff as human beings first and as 20:07 teachers second Adversity a great unifier. If you have equal share of pressure, then you 20:07 end up working together or crash and burn. #ukedchat @TeacherToolkit What if not everyone shares *your* vision though? 20:07 #ukedchat @xPunzx #ukedchat Quite a few departments will be like that, it takes 20:07 enthusiastic teachers and good leaders to turn it around #ukedchat a snazzy video, current topic, linked in with vision & where 20:07 you want to go. Lots of Q&A; tea breaks; reflection. AVOID chalk/talk #ukedchat Also important to develop a culture where everyone is happy 20:07 to observe and be observed http://learn (cont) http://j.mp/pAp0pp @dughall It is vital that EVERY staff member feels part of a shared vision 20:07 with the children at the centre. Communication is vital #ukedchat

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20:07 @dughall #ukedchat 3 years ago - I now have 11 new teachers!!!! #ukedchat any activities where everyone gets to have their say on 20:08 where the team is going and why #ukedchat everyone should have a voice and input...shared ownership 20:08 has been key for us. RT @DeputyMitchell: @dughall Happiness is very important! Happy 20:08 staff glow like readybreak! The children start to glow too!! #ukedchat Here are some really cogent thoughts from @johnsayers on tonight's 20:08 #ukedchat topic: http://t.co/NzOrjl8 #ukedchat - how do you use meeting times to motivate staff in your 20:08 dept? Starting with a new year team this year & it includes 4 NQTs and a mixture of staff, I will organise a meal in the next few weeks #ukedchat @xPunzx Watch and chip in if anything resonates :-) #ukedchat @EmTeaches Share faculty meeting agendas far in advance and get team to chair on a rota basis #ukedchat #ukedchat last day of every half term we have a staff buffet RT @GeekPeter: @helenhamill Treat your pupils the same as your staff respect them, praise when they do well, tackle them when they don't! #ukedchat RT @aiddy: #ukedchat eat together use the coaching GROW model as a basis for the way you and your staff work is the way forward #ukedchat

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@helenhamill Treat your pupils the same as your staff - respect them, 20:08 praise when they do well, tackle them when they don't! #ukedchat #ukedchat Recognise that all team members, old/new, in/experienced, 20:08 loud/quiet all have a unique perspective to bring to the table. Listen! 20:08 #ukedchat eat together #ukedchat important to establish what the current successes are and 20:08 what you can all do to improve on areas of weakness. 20:09 RT @aiddy: #ukedchat eat together I think it's important to recognise that every team member has 20:09 something to contribute, no matter what their level #ukedchat 20:09 #ukedchat @fredspoon thanks #ukedchat A happy team is important but that could mean allowing them to leave at 3.30pm and do no marking. Must be some rigour...! RT @pipkinzoo: #ukedchat first agenda item for first department meeting is the Christmas do. Always has been (we have an amazing team and HoD) RT @PeteJeffreys: #ukedchat Recognise that all team members, old/new, in/experienced, loud/quiet all have a unique perspective to bring to the table. Listen! @LearningSpy I would really value that. It really is those snippets of communication that often get missed. #ukedchat

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20:09 RT @aiddy: #ukedchat eat together 20:09 @Xyzandtherest like the idea of doing this as a google doc #ukedchat #ukedchat oh yeah, a bring and share lunch early on is a winner too. 20:09 That was our department TA's idea RT @GeekPeter: @helenhamill Treat your pupils the same as your staff respect them, praise when they do well, tackle them when they don't! 20:09 #ukedchat Staff need some ownership of vision/change - I find working *with* 20:09 people not just expecting them to take part. #ukedchat RT @DeputyMitchell: @dughall Happiness is very important! Happy 20:09 staff glow like readybreak! The children start to glow too!! #ukedchat @xPunzx What would make you feel happier about going back? 20:09 #ukedchat @xPunzx #ukedchat Find like minded staff in the wider school,I'm not a 20:10 teacher,I'm support staff but know the staff that share my enthusiasm RT @huthart44: #ukedchat everyone should have a voice and input...shared ownership has been key for us. <- Same in the classroom :20:10 ) #ukedchat we met as a team with governors and each class 'adopted' a 20:10 governor and writes newsletters and invites to special events etc.... RT @tj007: First: who brings in the biscuits and milk. Second: Organise the first social gathering to get it into everyones diaries :-) #ukedchat #ukedchat A happy team/staffroom comes from the HT. They are pivotal to creating a pleasant atmosphere at school. @EmTeaches Needs to combined to fac meetings which are totally learning focus - NO admin #ukedchat RT @PeteJeffreys: #ukedchat Recognise that all team members, old/new, in/experienced, loud/quiet all have a unique perspective to bring to the table. Listen! RT @Catriona_O: #ukedchat - how do you use meeting times to motivate staff in your dept? 10 minutes in to tonight's #ukedchat. Your host is @dughall on the topic of building staff teams at the start of a new year #ukedchat I got everyone to write down their vision for the dept in 50 words at the start of a meeting. v useful RT @PeteJeffreys: #ukedchat Recognise that all team members, old/new, in/experienced, loud/quiet all have a unique perspective to bring to the table. Listen! 10 minutes in to tonight's #ukedchat. Your host is @dughall on the topic of building staff teams at the start of a new year

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First: who brings in the biscuits and milk. Second: Organise the first 20:10 social gathering to get it into everyones diaries :-) #ukedchat @ristuart I like that comment but wonder how common that is across 20:11 the country? #ukedchat 20:11 @Educationchat Yes but also flexibility #ukedchat 20:11 #ukedchat TeachMeet style staff meetings? RT @MathEvolve: How Video Games Are Changing Education -http://t.co/4PA6F52 #edtech #edchat #g4c #gametolearn 20:11 #ukedchat #games #videogames @Catriona_O Even if its focus is mundane, every meeting should have a 20:11 chance to consider how what we do relates to the real world #ukedchat #ukedchat once a month in departmental mtgs, each staff member took 20:11 turns to lead the mtg; teach a key skills from syllabus @vickitoria35 OK! #ukedchat how about taking turns 2 choose a relevant piece of reading 4 discussion? what do you do to develop 20:11 #leadership @mikeatedji @dughall Easier said than done (!) but everyone: Ask school council/parents/teachers what they think vision should be. 20:11 #ukedchat #ukedchat 'Team' approach paramount-SMT have to show they are 20:11 willing to muck in with all staff.Consistency too-no favs in the staff room #ukedchat All of these food and social tips - just tells us that the most 20:11 important thing is to DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS #ukedchat always have an agenda prior to meeting and always ask team 20:11 prior to submit their own ideas or add on AoB empower the team #uked@huthart44 Also important to give team as much autonomy as 20:11 possible #ukedchat RT @MattFothergill: #ukedchat A happy team/staffroom comes from 20:11 the HT. They are pivotal to creating a pleasant atmosphere at school. #ukedchat bringing everything we do back to improving opportunities 20:11 for pupils-we all have that aim in common in schools @Catriona_O #ukedchat we find the best meeting always start with 20:12 sharing good practice what works best 20:12 @Educationchat Nope. Ar you? #ukedchat #ukedchat So, cake, vision, food, happiness, socialising, team (not 20:12 necessarily in that order) coming through so far. 20:12 #ukedchat biscuits; refreshments well before start of a *punctual* mtg. 20:12 @LearningSpy Are we back on rows....? #ukedchat #ukedchat We made lists of what works well and even better if... These 20:12 formed staff meetings & teams in the school

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@Catriona_O Positive data and cake! My team usually quite willing to 20:12 work together as I aim to show appreciation through food! #ukedchat 20:12 RT @PivotalEllie: #ukedchat TeachMeet style staff meetings? @GeekPeter I hav a couple of brill friends, but sometimes the general 20:12 attitude of the staff can get to you? i avoid the staffroom! #ukedchat For me it relies on the 3 C's - Collaboration means that there is 20:12 communication which brings confidence. #ukedchat #ukedchat focus meetings on sharing practical T and L tips-that builds a 20:12 culture where people are happy to share and feel valued RT @GeekPeter: @xPunzx #ukedchat Find like minded staff in the wider school,I'm not a teacher,I'm support staff but know the staff that share 20:12 my enthusiasm #ukedchat we always have a 10 min briefing Friday am to pass on 20:12 messages - fast and effective and doesn't consume staff meetings @dughall #ukedchat as CPD lead I ask whole school at start of yr what 20:12 CPD they want. Refer 2 SDP & aim to fit in if funds allow. Valued team @CreativeEdu Absolutely - get every team member to share Top Tips in 20:12 faculty meetings #ukedchat A bad HT can unite a staff to get things done and support each other 20:12 when they are low. #ukedchat #ukedchat in order to share the vision, dont all staff have to be involved 20:12 in writing it? Easier than it sounds Start every meeting with phrase 'This meeting will help learning by...'; if 20:12 can't answer scrap the meeting & come back when u can! #ukedchat RT @GeekPeter: #ukedchat Treat your staff as human beings first and as 20:12 teachers second 20:13 @DeputyMitchell #ukedchat how do ensure that everyone feels valued #ukedchat 1 volunteer is worth a hundred pressed men, so find what 20:13 each team member is willing/enthusiastic to contribute @mattbuxton10 I completely agree. As chair of govs I used to relate all 20:13 agenda items to students and ditch them if no link #ukedchat RT @PeteJeffreys: #ukedchat Recognise that all team members, old/new, in/experienced, loud/quiet all have a unique perspective to 20:13 bring to the table. Listen! @GeekPeter @helenhamill @PivotalEllie yes and certainly don't beat 20:13 any of them! #ukedchat RT @CreativeEdu: I think it's important to recognise that every team member has something to contribute, no matter what their level 20:13 #ukedchat RT @DeputyMitchell: @dughall I'd add feeling valued to that list! ALL 20:13 staff at ALL levels! #ukedchat

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@xPunzx Yep! I have tried unsuccessfully to persuade my colleagues to 20:13 join Twitter and #ukedchat "because its their holidays....." 20:13 #ukedchat have a birthday rota & teak turns to collect kitty & buy gift. RT @PivotalEllie: #ukedchat TeachMeet style staff meetings? <-- we 20:13 have had one of these for whole staff. Bes (cont) http://t.co/RlHy7GN @dughall I'd add feeling valued to that list! ALL staff at ALL levels! 20:13 #ukedchat @cherrylkd How do you fit *individual* needs with whole school 20:13 development though? Can't always meet individuals. #ukedchat #ukedchat we shared photos of children and school events to the music 20:13 of Queen's One Vision a good teamleader keeps within the time limit during meetings + so keep every1 happy - teachers have tons to do and need time ;) 20:13 #ukedchat @dughall got be happy yourself and share things that you have noticed 20:13 around the place that made you happy. #ukedchat Anyone got experience of turning around a team that had 'gone bad'? 20:13 #ukedchat RT @MattFothergill: #ukedchat A happy team/staffroom comes from 20:13 the HT. They are pivotal to creating a pleasant atmosphere at school. @LearningSpy: #ukedchat I got everyone to write down their vision for 20:13 the dept in 50 words at the start of a meeting. v useful like it! @PivotalEllie Definitely a case for TM elements to staff meetings! 20:14 #ukedchat @GeekPeter Indeed, but think it reflects supportive ethos that's been 20:14 built in faculty. Has to be developed by all, led by mgmt. #ukedchat RT @KipLeeds: @GeekPeter @helenhamill @PivotalEllie yes and 20:14 certainly don't beat any of them! #ukedchat #ukedchat Building a team: shared vision and an agreed path to get there. Everyone gets the big picture. Mission Statement drives 20:14 everything 20:14 #ukedchat TAs ask to shadow subject leaders in a supporting role etc... 20:14 @BrentPops do you mean a good HT? #ukedchat have experience of turning ONE person around that went 'bad' 20:14 #ukedchat Start sentences with I'm really happy that or I'm so pleased that and 20:14 remember to use the word we a lot #ukedchat #ukedchat just in catching up... Balance seems to be important judging 20:14 by what I've read. Directed / targeted freedom?

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RT @MattFothergill: #ukedchat A happy team/staffroom comes from 20:14 the HT. They are pivotal to creating a pleasant atmosphere at school. #ukedchat I am lucky - all TAs come to all staff meetings - it's staff and 20:14 not job title #ukedchat make dept meetings about learning: staff & learners. Too 20:14 much admin is discussed this is a waste @cherrylkd #ukedchat Great idea, even if you just tackle staff selected 20:14 CPD issues in 20 minutes at the end of an INSET day RT @mikeatedji: #ukedchat in order to share the vision, dont all staff 20:14 have to be involved in writing it? Easier than it sounds @richards_james I've already done my agendas for the entire year everyone knows exactly what to expect and what their part is 20:14 #ukedchat #ukedchat share good practice lesson plans post it on the faculty 20:14 collective site #ukedchat Treat staff as intelligent and well trained professionals and 20:14 they will work as such! 20:14 RT @PivotalEllie: #ukedchat TeachMeet style staff meetings? @Cherise_Duxbury Possibly personality of HT is key? Listening? Always 20:15 saying 'Of course' when someone asks if you have a minute #ukedchat Lots of talk of the value of good INSET for team building - anyone got 20:15 some good examples? #ukedchat RT @Xyzandtherest: #ukedchat make dept meetings about learning: staff & learners. Too much admin is discussed this is a waste @mattbuxton10 Do the same with agenda items - if it's not learning focused it's out #ukedchat RT @Cherise_Duxbury: @DeputyMitchell #ukedchat how do ensure that everyone feels valued. >> Get them to contribute to all important issues RT @mattbuxton10: Start every meeting with phrase 'This meeting will help learning by...'; if can't answer scrap the meeting & come back when u can! #ukedchat RT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat we always have a 10 min briefing Friday am to pass on messages - fast and effective and doesn't consume staff meetings @teacherofy5 how did you do it? #ukedchat #ukedchat Exciting CPD at the start of the year that motivates everyone with cupcakes for break. @PivotalEllie Definitely - that's how I run all of mine - different focus each meeting #ukedchat RT @jodieworld: #ukedchat Treat staff as intelligent and well trained professionals and they will work as such! RT @jodieworld: #ukedchat Treat staff as intelligent and well trained professionals and they will work as such! RT @dughall: RT @ukedchat: Anyone got experience of turning around a team that had 'gone bad'? #ukedchat

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@DeputyMitchell #ukedchat what about those who don't ask for that 20:16 minute just get on with things and work dam hard?? 20:16 @RachelOrr Our TAs dont come to meetings and wont. #ukedchat @MathsMummy #ukedchat what exciting CPD has worked well for 20:16 motivating your teams? #ukedchat sometimes you have to change a staff too - I now have 11 20:16 new teachers in less than 3 years Never use the phrase 'We need to do this in case Ofsted come in'; either 20:16 do it because its worth doing, or don't bother?? #ukedchat RT @ukedchat: Anyone got experience of turning around a team that 20:16 had 'gone bad'? #ukedchat RT @ukedchat: Anyone got experience of turning around a team that 20:16 had 'gone bad'? #ukedchat be positive, stay positive, do more than usual, sometimes you need to 20:16 offer up from your side #ukedchat Create a year planner. Look at where the pinch points are try to ensure 20:16 work load is balanced out #ukedchat A HT needs to tell everyone about the positive messages they receive 20:16 from parents. Too often it's only the negative. #ukedchat RT @LouBr: #ukedchat We made lists of what works well and even 20:16 better if... These formed staff meetings & teams in the school @GeekPeter yet things like #ukedchat can help keep you motivated - I 20:16 find a lot more support here than in my staffroom #ukedchat have got rid of admin in meetings. No minutes etc, just 20:16 pedagogy and ideas. Thought? 20:16 @RachelOrr Yes - do this too. Essential #ukedchat @xPunzx It worries me that some avoid the staffroom. This happens in 20:16 lots of places. What could be done? #ukedchat #ukedchat Introduce a work/life balance week once per half term 20:16 where school closes early every night + no meetings RT @mattbuxton10: Start every meeting with phrase 'This meeting will help learning by...'; if can't answer scrap the meeting & come back 20:16 when u can! #ukedchat 20:17 @BrentPops Why would you say that is? #ukedchat 20:17 @natsywhite Yes . I always buy - need to outsorce #ukedchat 20:17 @nickotkdIV @DeputyMitchell #ukedchat deputy is just as nb! @ConsultantHead Excellent idea - we're making a faculty diary to try 20:17 and smooth out the work load. #ukedchat @xPunzx Too right!!! It is nice to find enthusiastic education people on 20:17 evenings / holiday times :) #ukedchat #ukedchat great team cultures are elusive: they dont get set,they 20:17 emerge from all our interactions. you always influence, but can't shape 20:17 @dughall #ukedchat sorry! Enthusiasm abounds!

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xPunzx Dunfordjames LearningSpy dughall MathsMummy

Educationchat ristuart LearningSpy Cherise_Duxbury MsKateRyan GeekPeter

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xPunzx

@dughall the layout possibly (its in ROWS! facing each other) and very 20:17 dominated by one group - needs mixing up and shaking up? #ukedchat One school I worked with split meetings so half were curriculum / 20:17 student only, the other half were admin. No crossover #ukedchat @BrentPops #ukedchat it is not compulsory for TAs to come - building a 20:17 culture where they get something from it too is needed The larger the team the more challenging it is to work to a shared 20:17 vision? Just a question 6 staff vs 16 staff.... #ukedchat @BrentPops ours walk out at the end of their 'working day' regardless 20:17 of meeting finished or not #ukedchat RT @xPunzx: @GeekPeter yet things like #ukedchat can help keep you motivated - I find a lot more support here than in my staffroom RT @CreativeEdu: @mattbuxton10 I completely agree. As chair of govs I used to relate all agenda items to students and ditch them if no link #ukedchat @CreativeEdu No bad as well as good #ukedchat #ukedchat Have been reading Drive by @DanielPink - very useful for motivating staff (and Ss) @PeteJeffreys @BerkshireScouts @Mean_Teacher @natsywhite yes yes yes and yes! #ukedchat

CreativeEdu

RachelOrr Grevster73 maz_blaze90

GeekPeter

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dughall BrentPops LearningSpy Catriona_O

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GeekPeter

@MathsMummy #ukedchat We have that it is called "Wellbeing Week" 20:17 and we get cream cakes in the staffroom on one break time #ukedchat have a staff *fun* board pinned inside faculty office. Text staff have great w/e; happy birthday etc. Say don't worry when ill Agree with focus on learning not admin in staff meetings where possible. Also discussion=>shared vision not decrees where possible #ukedchat #ukedchat Is the first day back too late to build a team? Shouldn't we have been doing it already? #ukedchat think it's important to use meetings for professional discussion and not admin? PMR RT @dughall: @cherrylkd How do you fit *individual* needs with whole school development though? Can't always meet individuals. #ukedchat

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teacherofy5 MrAColley

@CreativeEdu smile, smile, positive, extra from my side, smile, positive, 20:18 [sent little prayer up 'North' - lol]and be a friend! #ukedchat #ukedchat I'm doing 'personalised CPD' this year. 2 staff per half term 20:18 focus directed by them. #ukedchat recognising when staff are nucking fackered and giving staff 20:18 meeting time to work together to sort Christmas, displays, assessment @teacherofy5 Any tips? Did it work? Or did they just leave? ;-) 20:18 #ukedchat

RachelOrr dughall

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RT @dughall: RT @ukedchat: Anyone got experience of turning around 20:18 a team that had 'gone bad'? #ukedchat RT @LearningSpy: #ukedchat Have been reading Drive by @DanielPink 20:18 very useful for motivating staff (and Ss) -> Great book! Agree three priorities and judge every new thing as to whether it takes 20:18 you nearer to those goals or not #ukedchat RT @teacherofy5: a good teamleader keeps within the time limit during meetings + so keep every1 happy - teachers have tons to do and need 20:18 time ;) #ukedchat #ukedchat my last school has staff meeting on wednesday which is 20:18 pedagogy etc and friday briefing for admin for 10 minutes. Worked well @dughall #ukedchat I have done it, very difficult to raise moral, but 20:18 consistent high standards and positivity and eventually staff follow. @dughall @xPunzx many new build schools don't have a single central 20:18 staf room, but staff bases. harder to build good relationships #ukedchat RT @teacherofy5: be positive, stay positive, do more than usual, sometimes you need to offer up from your side #ukedchat What can you do to get TAs more involved in staff teams, they have so much to share. #ukedchat @ConsultantHead I like the year planner idea; too often we only look a week ahead & miss the wider context #ukedchat RT @ConsultantHead: Agree three priorities and judge every new thing as to whether it takes you nearer to those goals or not #ukedchat @myen

taffwatts ConsultantHead

LearningSpy

jodieworld

bcrowder

drewburrett

MsKateRyan ukedchat PeteJeffreys

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#ukedchat on Mon I have 22 schools working together for CPD - all TAs 20:19 and teachers from each school - 3 workshops at my school - fab event @drewburrett @dughall yes tru, altho in 1 placements this was case 20:19 and morale was much higher, dept worked so well together! #ukedchat 20:19 #ukedchat just wondering how many teachers get access to cpd? Undoubtedly a good HT works to unify their staff and will deal with 20:19 issues by communication #ukedchat Get to know the preferred working style of each team member and 20:19 differentiate your response to them #ukedchat #ukedchat Good inset is practical but though provoking for teachers so 20:19 they see things they can implement immediately and long term #ukedchat How do you motivate a small team that is entrenched? Esp 20:19 when you're not HOD? RT @IaninSheffield: #ukedchat 1 volunteer is worth a hundred pressed men, so find what each team member is willing/enthusiastic to 20:19 contribute

xPunzx Cherise_Duxbury BrentPops ConsultantHead

MathsMummy MrAColley

LearningSpy

Grevster73 dughall RachelOrr dughall LearningSpy xPunzx

RT @ConsultantHead: Create a year planner. Look at where the pinch 20:19 points are try to ensure work load is balanced out #ukedchat RT @MathsMummy: #ukedchat Exciting CPD at the start of the year 20:19 that motivates everyone with cupcakes for break. 20:19 #ukedchat it's all moving so fast I can't get at my pink fizz 20:19 @bcrowder I agree! V. difficult. #ukedchat 20:20 @EnglishAST Yes they do. Can you share examples? #ukedchat 20:20 @MathsMummy and have time to implement? #ukedchat @LearningSpy @dughall #ukedchat Great. TeachMeet style meetings 20:20 are a really good way to get all staff involved and contributing. @ukedchat #ukedchat My wife's school had hand massage training for 20:20 one INSET - and a bellydancing one too. Not sure why on last one... @ukedchat by giving them the same respect as you would a fellow 20:20 teacher #ukedchat 20:20 @lordlangley73 Geocaching days for example ;-) #ukedchat #ukedchat Shared Inset means you all hear same messages and can 20:20 come back to discussions, ideas, evaluations through the year 20:20 @DeputyMitchell #ukedchat you must be great to work with David @mikeatedji #ukedchat give SDP to each dept and ask for contributions. 20:20 They can take back 2 individual teams for contributions 20:20 remember to use the word WE a lot #ukedchat @dughall #ukedchat Carefully pitched team-building days work a treat. 20:20 Not everybody likes to muck in at first but they can be coaxed. #ukedchat dyslexia, dance, PE, outdoor learning, DHT network, pupil 20:20 voice and so on..... @LearningSpy Coaching triads work well for staff interested in the same 20:20 CPD area to pursue research and disseminate learning #ukedchat If you're lurking, please pipe up, we'd love to hear your views, all 20:20 opinions welcome, just don't forget the hashtag #ukedchat RT @mattbuxton10: Never use the phrase 'We need to do this in case Ofsted come in'; either do it because its worth doing, or don't bother?? 20:20 #ukedchat Please share any relevant links to tonight's #ukedchat topic. They'll be 20:20 included in the summary. 20:20 http://t.co/1Xd9R7t @Cherise_Duxbury Ask about family/holidays etc remembering important events when passing in corridors #ukedchat Being 20:20 approachable. 20:20 @mattbuxton10 Amen to that! #ukedchat #ukedchat My new school has already given us a timetable showing all 20:20 obs and monitoring for the year. Great to have that info already :-)

PivotalEllie

Educationchat Biolady99 dughall

MathsMummy Cherise_Duxbury

cherrylkd LearningSpy

lordlangley73 RachelOrr

EnglishAST ukedchat

dughall ukedchat TeacherToolkit

DeputyMitchell dughall

jodieworld

PivotalEllie ukedchat drewburrett

RT @LearningSpy: @PivotalEllie I rotate who chairs each meeting and 20:21 they research the agenda items - great for involvement #ukedchat @Smichael920 that sounds hard work but well worth it so long as 20:21 everyone really pitched in #ukedchat RT @BrentPops: Undoubtedly a good HT works to unify their staff and 20:21 will deal with issues by communication #ukedchat @MrAColley even more so when you just finished your NQT yr last yr 20:21 and members of dept are in 50s and very old school! #ukedchat RT @Cherise_Duxbury: #ukedchat just wondering how many teachers 20:21 get access to cpd? <-- depends on dwindling budgets, doesn't it? #ukedchat each teacher shares good practice at start of each staff meet been amazing how FS prac can convert to UKS2 prac and vice versa @PivotalEllie I rotate who chairs each meeting and they research the agenda items - great for involvement #ukedchat @jodieworld that's well organised = happy staff #ukedchat @dughall LOL - no thinking of games @foresterjo used at forest school training. #ukedchat @jodieworld Does that not just depress you...?! #ukedchat RT @GeekPeter: #ukedchat Treat your staff as human beings first and as teachers second #ukedchat Turning round a team needs honesty. To each other, about each other. Including management. Share the problems, own the solutions

xPunzx

drewburrett

AndyGFarsley LearningSpy TeacherToolkit lordlangley73 Educationchat mrbwilcox

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StephenLev

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dughall Xyzandtherest ukedchat Cherise_Duxbury xPunzx PeteJeffreys

RT @nickotkdIV: @DeputyMitchell @Cherise_Duxbury very important 20:21 Head's personality does make or break a school #ukedchat #ukedchat don't feel you have to lead every meeting, share the 20:21 responsibility. Also shows you vaule others strengths And the award for first mention of #ROWS (that I've noticed) goes to 20:21 @Dughall #ukedchat 20:21 RT @xPunzx: @MathsMummy and have time to implement? #ukedchat RT @MrAColley: #ukedchat How do you motivate a small team that is 20:21 entrenched? Esp when you're not HOD? #ukedchat Some of our stuff run together one evening a week - great to 20:21 blow off steam & burn off the cakes! @FHESGeog #ukedchat Great idea. Drama teachers always need help 20:22 with school shows - get all staff involved and make it a real team effort @dughall Who'd have thought..I thought it was @learningspy who had 20:22 #rows tourettes... #ukedchat #ukedchat identify all the strengths of the group and then use your skills 20:22 to cover all the weaknesses. 20:22 #ukedchat teachers picka slot for lesson obs and choose focus 20:22 @TeacherToolkit Yeah it makes me feel very secure #ukedchat

PivotalEllie ukedchat Dan_Aldred RachelOrr jodieworld

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IaninSheffield LearningSpy

RT @ukedchat: If you're lurking, please pipe up, we'd love to hear your 20:22 views, all opinions welcome, just don't forget the hashtag #ukedchat #ukedchat Do any team meetings ever involve pupils in planning/prep/sharing etc? Get the right young uns on board & they can 20:22 help motivation Yes definitelyRT @Dunfordjames: #ukedchat have got rid of admin in 20:22 meetings. No minutes etc, just pedagogy and ideas. #ukedchat in pastoral teams they all need to pull together and address 20:22 year issues as and when some staff feel confident with different situ @Educationchat We all know obs will happen - might as well feel 20:22 prepared as much as poss! #ukedchat RT @Xyzandtherest: #ukedchat don't feel you have to lead every 20:22 meeting, share the responsibility. Also shows you vaule others strengths #ukedchat encourage team members to get involved in extra-curricular activities to meet pupils out of lesson context. Wonders for behaviour! #ukedchat we have staff meetings in each other's classrooms - time to celebrate children's work and teachers' efforts too YES YES YES! ;) RT @Xyzandtherest: #ukedchat make dept meetings about learning: staff & learners.Too much admin is discussed this is a waste #ukedchat If you're delivering and you must use powerpoint, try not to suck! http://t.co/2eAfSjC

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ristuart

FHESGeog RachelOrr

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Arakwai MrAColley

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mattbuxton10 RachelOrr

LearningSpy SheliBB drewburrett maz_blaze90 richards_james

@andypeet47 Certainly could!! But is difference between Ofsted-ready 20:22 and Ofsted-obsessed!?! Think we're getting the right balance #ukedchat #ukedchat @CreativeEdu it takes planning and this will be our 2nd 20:23 event RT @EnglishAST: @LearningSpy We had an NQT, KSleader and HOD work on peer assessment across 3 faculties. They led a fab CPD 20:23 #ukedchat #ukedchat we have 'bring a plate' social get togethers, for all staff. 20:23 Makes for great team bonding. 20 mins into #ukedchat and my head is spinning trying to keep up. stop 20:23 for a minute while i put the kettle on! @PivotalEllie #ukedchat but TALK to staff about taking part, don't just 20:23 send email and expect response #ukedchat quickly learn individuals strong points and promote 20:23 encourage praise and recognise their impact in the team @LearningSpy We had an NQT, KSleader and HOD work on peer 20:23 assessment across 3 faculties. They led a fab CPD #ukedchat 22 schools working together on CPD - this sounds fabulous! @RachelOrr 20:23 #ukedchat 20:23 @ukedchat that's just unkind #rows #ukedchat

EnglishAST CreativeEdu LearningSpy

Dunfordjames BrentPops

#ukedchat have planned meeting calendar (no admin) - no surprises re 20:23 expectations (marking, time etc) and chances to discuss ahead. RT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat teachers picka slot for lesson obs and 20:23 choose focus RT @MrAColley: #ukedchat How do you motivate a small team that is 20:23 entrenched? Esp when you're not HOD? <- Yes, any suggestions? #ukedchat 3.15pm informal staff meeting every night to get groans and 20:23 moans out of the system Staff really appreciate this RT @ConsultantHead: Create a year planner. 20:23 Look at where the pinch points are ensure work balanced #ukedchat RT @Cherise_Duxbury: #ukedchat just wondering how many teachers 20:23 get access to cpd? RT @Cherise_Duxbury: #ukedchat just wondering how many teachers 20:23 get access to cpd? @dughall #ukedchat Right Royal Rumble team building activities we did 20:24 last week were FAB! Not my ideas - everyone mucked in. @RachelOrr I'd love to hear more. Let me know if you fancy writing a guest blog post about it for others to learn from #ukedchat @Grevster73 I have 10 and it works but... #ukedchat @EnglishAST Coaching triads sound a great idea! #ukedchat @PivotalEllie We used to do a staff pantomime!! #ukedchat #ukedchat Guess team building is similar to what we do with our class: 20:24 lots of praise, listen to all, don't criticise in public... #ukedchat @CreativeEdu also shares the cost when you book big 20:24 speakers 20:24 @RachelOrr This is a great attitude! #ukedchat 20:24 20:24 20:24 20:24 @Cherise_Duxbury #ukedchat every one in my school. Some is in house 20:24 by own experts but some is courses relevant to subject or interest RT @ukedchat: Please share any relevant links to tonight's #ukedchat 20:24 topic. They'll be included in the summary. @IaninSheffield one of the schools I was interviewed at used pupils 20:24 opinions to help decide the teacher choice #ukedchat RT @ristuart: Agree with focus on learning not admin in staff meetings where possible. Also discussion=>shared vision not decrees where 20:24 possible #ukedchat @Dunfordjames Totally agree - gives people chance to get a routine 20:24 going with no shocks to be added later! #ukedchat RT @LearningSpy: @PivotalEllie I rotate who chairs each meeting and 20:24 they research the agenda items - great for involvement #ukedchat @LearningSpy #ukedchat not all staff will read email, at least if you've 20:25 said admin stuff out loud you have more levers when work not done

dughall AndyGFarsley

LearningSpy CreativeEdu CreativeEdu

lordlangley73

CreativeEdu LearningSpy dughall FHESGeog Educationchat RachelOrr ClaireJoanne35

cherrylkd dughall Biolady99

LearningSpy jodieworld

richards_james

maz_blaze90

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Ideas_Factory lordlangley73 scholasticuk RachelOrr

xPunzx LearningSpy

Team glue is about honesty and professionalism.It can be about 20:25 changing your mind! #ukedchat @ukedchat #ukedchat Yep!Have to be very supportive & sensitive 2 needs-often staff been treated badly by poor management-not their 20:25 fault @dughall #ukedchat And that was with 17 year olds - will blog about it 20:25 when I get permission. RT @ukedchat Please share any relevant links to tonight's #ukedchat 20:25 topic. They'll be included in the summary. @CreativeEdu #ukedchat we were asked by NCSL to present about the 20:25 partnership of 22+ schools @dughall i would like suggestions, when I suggest new ideas / interactive learning / technology i'm always met with 'no time' 20:25 #ukedchat @MsKateRyan Just use a wall planner - v easy to see problems 20:25 #ukedchat @richards_james great idea to rotate the chair. Do you find it means the meetings have a different feel and flow too? #ukedchat #ukedchat how collaborative is your dept? "isolation is the enemy of improvement" Richard Elmore #ukedchat We have stress management inset next week. Should be useful. #ukedchat good to share cost between schools for meaty CPD - I have @piecorbett coming to my school for the 2nd time @AndyGFarsley #ukedchat The staff would moan and groan they had to go to the meeting! @Cherise_Duxbury All staff at our place; every Friday kids go home 2.05 then CPD till 4pm. Mostly led internally by own staff #ukedchat @CreativeEdu why not just get rid of the admin bit: do that by email? #ukedchat @LearningSpy but do they share the same vision? #ukedchat How democratic can/should teams be? #ukedchat

CreativeEdu Catriona_O MattFothergill RachelOrr GeekPeter

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mattbuxton10 LearningSpy Grevster73 bellaale

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GeekPeter TeacherToolkit

@xPunzx @dughall #ukedchat Do them yourself, get other enthusiastic 20:26 staff on board, you will be a strong driving force together 20:26 #ukedchat nothing worse than long drawn out mtg & topics. Don't always meet weekly - cancel a few meetings and save up the time 20:26 to have longer together and really thrash out some ideas #ukedchat @maz_blaze90 Tell them it's their professionable responsibility to read 20:26 your emails! #ukedchat @Xyzandtherest pretending you're playing a 'lesser role' and make that 20:26 person feels IMPORTANT -that also worked #ukedchat @ukedchat How about ALL the team - support staff as well as teachers? 20:26 #ukedchat

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teacherofy5 ClaireJoanne35

CreativeEdu dughall

@LearningSpy these were gov meetings. There is a LOT of admin. The 20:26 admin meetings were additional. The curriculum were core #ukedchat @xPunzx "No time" is *never* an acceptable excuse. It means "Not 20:26 important enough to me." #ukedchat @ukedchat #ukedchat invite them to a teacher meeting once pr month. 20:26 Ask for their opinions on vision, plans, behaviour etc show u value them RT @mattbuxton10: Never use the phrase 'We need to do this in case Ofsted come in'; either do it because its worth doing, or don't bother?? 20:26 #ukedchat 20:26 @PeteJeffreys never too late #ukedchat @Cherise_Duxbury we had timetabled CPD this year-expensive but so worth it. Would more money for CPD help build stronger teams? 20:26 #ukedchat @TeacherToolkit @ukedchat Which reminds me - we've just bought some Wii fit for our school! Staff need training on this surely? 20:26 #ukedchat @Cherise_Duxbury We can request what we want to go on and say how 20:27 it will benefit us and school - all staff have cpd opps off site #ukedchat @Grevster73 I got everyone to write down their vision and then used it 20:27 to create OUR fac vision #ukedchat @dughall totally agree, and its always to help learning- demotivates me 20:27 esp if ive put time in n jst want to share ideas! #ukedchat @xPunzx difficult if not (D)HOD but we use meeting/training time for 20:27 collaborative planning-Everyone gets free lesson plan to use! #ukedchat @RachelOrr It really does sound fabulous... very keen to hear more. We 20:27 deliver a lot of INSET but rarely more than 4 schools #ukedchat RT @mattbuxton10: Never use the phrase 'We need to do this in case Ofsted come in'; either do it because its worth doing, or don't bother?? 20:27 #ukedchat #ukedchat important to keep staff in the know all the time so that 20:27 gossips don't change information @Cherise_Duxbury Not a lot of external CPD, but a lot of internal 20:27 sessions are run - choose which is relevant, works well #ukedchat #ukedchat Approaching the 1/2 way point and some fabulous 20:27 contributions so far! Keep it coming folks :-) #ukedchat Get people involved in taking responsibility for learning and 20:27 listen to their ideas, let them introduce the best at meetings. @maz_blaze90 Or just pin it up on a notice board each week and refer 20:27 people to it #ukedchat RT @dughall: @xPunzx "No time" is *never* an acceptable excuse. It 20:27 means "Not important enough to me." #ukedchat

cherrylkd

chrissibbald LearningSpy

EnglishAST

Educationchat

jodieworld LearningSpy

xPunzx

ristuart

CreativeEdu

coope83 RachelOrr

tj007 dughall

MathsMummy LearningSpy IaninSheffield

Cherise_Duxbury

#ukedchat just wondeirng if slt / ht find cpd opp.'s or is it up to 20:27 teachers to source their own??? @maz_blaze90 @PivotalEllie While email won't motivate people, we 20:28 don't use it at all & it would remove the dull admin chats! #ukedchat I wish our SMT were Tweeters! I was given a row for not putting hand 20:28 up to speak at CAT night.No collegiality, just instructions. #ukedchat 20:28 #ukedchat enthusiasm, drive and passion are essential and infectious 20:28 @Cherise_Duxbury I try to get to my own CPD opportunities #ukedchat How can you get pupils / pupil voice involved when building staff 20:28 teams? #ukedchat RT @PeteJeffreys: @dughall @MrAColley Why does HoD have to be focus of team? Can you inspire/support as an individual rather than 20:28 because of role? #ukedchat 20:28 @Cherise_Duxbury: We are told to source our own. #ukedchat @PeteJeffreys Really agree and have made sure everyone has a clear 20:28 roles & responsibilities #ukedchat RT @FHESGeog: @PivotalEllie We used to do a staff pantomime!! 20:28 #ukedchat RT @IaninSheffield: #ukedchat Do any team meetings ever involve pupils in planning/prep/sharing etc? Get the right young uns on board & 20:28 they can help motivation 20:28 @xPunzx No one said it would be easy :-) #ukedchat @dughall @nickotkdIV That's my idea but it's swiftly turning into them 20:28 relying on me for ideas, planning etc. #ukedchat #ukedchat one method that I found was fab was where for each topic 20:28 we got an expert speaker. They joined at dept meeting:) @CreativeEdu rotate the chair encourages individuals to all feel 20:28 empowered and good for prof.development #ukedchat @dughall @MrAColley Why does HoD have to be focus of team? Can you inspire/support as an individual rather than because of role? 20:28 #ukedchat RT @dughall: #ukedchat So, what about the blockers? What do you do 20:29 with the (sometimes quiet) underminers? Strategies? @ukedchat invite them to faculty meetings - do this 3 times a year 20:29 maybe shld be more? #ukedchat @jodieworld We have a 5 min staff briefing every morn before school 20:29 day begins #ukedchat #ukedchat perf man for TAs HLTA, admin, premises and lunchtime staff 20:29 seek their views and ideas and offer to meet needs @Smichael920 have you blogged about this? A link would be really 20:29 useful for the #ukedchat summary @ristuart i would love this - worked this during PGCE schools - staff 20:29 much happier, shared workload and v successful, not now :( #ukedchat

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MisiesD Cherise_Duxbury BrentPops ukedchat

LearningSpy purrdycatz LearningSpy dughall

sensor63 dughall MrAColley

JOHNSAYERS richards_james

PeteJeffreys Cherise_Duxbury LearningSpy ClaireJoanne35

RachelOrr ukedchat

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20:29 #ukedchat MLE/VLE = no paper and less stress :-) #ukedchat We have got twilight inset instead of inset days therefore 20:29 increasing holidays by 2 days, staff were all in favour bar one. @PeteJeffreys EVERY member of a team has a responsibility for its success-as true of groups of students as it is staff #ukedchat #ukedchat So, what about the blockers? What do you do with the (sometimes quiet) underminers? Strategies? RT @Cherise_Duxbury: #ukedchat enthusiasm, drive and passion are essential and infectious #ukedchat starter has arrived:) http://t.co/JDQpMx3

FHESGeog

EnglishAST dughall GeekPeter JOHNSAYERS

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MrAColley ConsultantHead

@PeteJeffreys Yep. Think I'm just going to have to work around - dept 20:29 meetings aren't productive at all ATM. #ukedchat Depending on whether you're able to allow this: spontaneously chuck 20:29 people out early #ukedchat #ukedchat At my last school used the MLE (VLE) to upload and post 20:29 admin stuff so didn't have to be brought up in meetings much. Like this RT @JOHNSAYERS: #ukedchat one method was fab was where 20:29 for each topic we got an expert speaker. They joined at dept meeting:) 20:29 @ristuart It would be excellent to be able to do this regularly #ukedchat #ukedchat school improvement plan dovetails into performance management - all staff responsible and accountable - adding non20:29 teaching staff #ukedchat SLT present school improvement plan, summary of SEF and 20:30 Raise to all staff and governors #ukedchat meetings should only last as long as necessary not just because they have been allocated a time frame no meetings for 20:30 meeting sake 20:30 Notice what people are doing and send them a note about it #ukedchat #ukedchat find out what makes the blockers tick and adopt that staregy 20:30 / hat... 20:30 @jodieworld Great tips! #ukedchat @mikeatedji but more difficult? My experience - the vision needs 20:30 revisiting regularly -more diff for large group...not impossible #ukedchat 20:30 @dughall #ukedchat Then I can tailor it to their personal hot spots :-) @MisiesD Am going to use @dughall's Twitter presentation to sstaff 20:30 #ukedchat Halfway through tonight's #ukedchat - host @dughall on the topic of 20:30 building staff teams at the start of a new year @LearningSpy #ukedchat I work with staff who are still scared of 20:30 computers! training and hand holding hasn't helped...

jodieworld

LearningSpy tj007

RachelOrr RachelOrr

richards_james ConsultantHead Cherise_Duxbury dughall

Grevster73 jodieworld LearningSpy ukedchat maz_blaze90

dughall mikeatedji cherrylkd

RT @jodieworld: @dughall #ukedchat I like to prewarn blockers or ask them to help me with something before main meeting so they on board 20:30 already #ukedchat I like the idea of hiring for values (ie share school vision) and 20:30 training for skills @mikeatedji #ukedchat just mean sharing any plans or visions etc. 20:30 Helpful autocorrect! Sorry @dughall #ukedchat I like to prewarn blockers or ask them to help me with something before main meeting so they on board already @LearningSpy Too kind:-) Here's the link: http://t.co/kyLr2TM <- Twitter for educators #ukedchat @PeteJeffreys Yes - so if it's just admin - don't waste valuable time on it #ukedchat RT @SheliBB: @ukedchat having staff meetings in different classrooms can create good opportunities to praise other's efforts, displays etc #ukedchat

jodieworld dughall LearningSpy

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tj007

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victoriaellis

We have rules for groups for inset - 'no more than 2 from a fac, mix of 20:31 teaching/non-teaching, TLR/non-TLR, TA in group' etc. #ukedchat @ukedchat having staff meetings in different classrooms can create 20:31 good opportunities to praise other's efforts, displays etc #ukedchat @PeteJeffreys @maz_blaze90 @pivotalellie You guys seen the email 20:31 charter? http://t.co/8TtFqju #ukedchat @dughall #ukedchat Give each person a task to do that suits their abilities-everyone is included and blockers have to do something 20:31 positive. 20:31 #ukedchat when someone does something well tell them face to face @maz_blaze90 @LearningSpy Saying something outloud doesn't make 20:31 it any more enforceable than emailing to everyone ! #ukedchat @maz_blaze90 That's hard - maybe find what they ARE good at then 20:31 they can share in meetings? #ukedchat 20:32 @OhLottie Building and maintaining teams. #ukedchat 20:32 #ukedchat Got to involve lots of biscuits, cakes and chocolate... 20:32 @ConsultantHead What, for bad behaviour? #ukedchat RT @SheliBB: @ukedchat having staff meetings in different classrooms can create good opportunities to praise other's efforts, displays etc 20:32 #ukedchat RT @SheliBB: having staff meet in diff classrooms can create good opps 20:32 to praise other's efforts, displays etc #ukedchat - v positive #ukedchat I'm about to join a three-man team at my new school. 20:32 Getting on well is important to me as an incoming member of the team. If you're able give them money to spend pursuing great ideas their 20:32 passionate about #ukedchat

SheliBB MrAColley

mrjmutton RachelOrr

PeteJeffreys LearningSpy dughall Educationchat LearningSpy

TeacherToolkit

AndyGFarsley

Langnut ConsultantHead

mrjmutton

@victoriaellis #ukedchat That would be good but SMT put us in 20:32 Faculties and TA's are seperate. Makes it tricky... RT @jodieworld: #ukedchat At my last school used the MLE (VLE) to 20:32 upload and post admin stuff so didn't have to be brought up in meetings RT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat important to keep staff in the know all the 20:32 time so that gossips don't change information #ukedchat Make sure people are doing something that moves student 20:32 progress on rather than just ticking a box as a wise colleague said to me! Ban AOB at the end of staff meetings. If it's not on agenda it doesn't get a mention. Stops meetings dragging on etc. #ukedchat #ukedchat we meet in different teams to suit purpose - year groups, slt in each team, someone from each phase etc... @PeteJeffreys Is this an argument in favour of dull admin chats? #ukedchat RT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat SLT present school improvement plan, summary of SEF and Raise to all staff and governors @mrjmutton Nice one :-) #ukedchat RT @victoriaellis: We have rules for groups for inset - 'no more than 2 from a fac, mix of teaching/non-teaching, TLR/non-TLR, TA in group' etc. #ukedchat RT @SheliBB: @ukedchat having staff meetings in different classrooms can create good opportunities to praise other's efforts, displays etc #ukedchat

LearningSpy dughall

GeekPeter

MattFothergill RachelOrr LearningSpy ukedchat dughall

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FHESGeog

20:32

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mattbuxton10 Biolady99 LearningSpy

richards_james

cherrylkd

kristian maz_blaze90

purplepini PeteJeffreys purrdycatz

Re the Blockers I use the VCR Principle; Have the Vision, Communicate it 20:33 well and then be (insert expletive) Relentless!!!!!! #ukedchat 20:33 @SheliBB good idea #ukedchat @dughall Give them (easy) jobs - get them on the inside where they can 20:33 do less damage #ukedchat #ukedchat blockers put in place by a whole team agreement then minutes e-mailed then next meeting ask for eg's of what team agreed to 20:33 do RT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat school improvement plan dovetails into performance management - all staff responsible and accountable 20:33 adding non-teaching staff #ukedchat'ers should defi'ly check out this event we're organising http://t.co/EO5VBKU inc. speakers like @SirKenRobinson and 20:33 @ewanmcintosh #ukedchat letting people meet/plan in groups of their choice would be 20:33 fun. some cross curricular work might take off then! RT @CultureLearning: More evidence that the arts are losing out due to the E-Bacc. More courses cut: http://t.co/KfG17q0 #artsfunding 20:33 #ukedchat #culturelearning @LearningSpy Who ever has to argue in favour of dull admin chats? 20:33 They're a fait accompli! #ukedchat @SheliBB : Agree, it's good opportunity to have meetings in different 20:33 classrooms. #ukedchat

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20:33 @MrAColley That's tragic! #ukedchat @RachelOrr this would be good, avoid the same people always working 20:33 together - we'd do it with kids, why not with staff!? #ukedchat We had a "speed-dating" thing that was a sort of 'show and tell' of 20:34 simple T&L ideas - all staff inc TAs involved. #ukedchat 20:34 #ukedchat rather large gulp actually Staffroom gossip/whispers are worse at stressful times of year. These are times when discussions or forums are really useful. #ukedchat @ukedchat We introduced a position in school for a student associate governor who gets invited to SMT & gov's meetings once a term #ukedchat #ukedchat quick swig of fizz @MrAColley @maz_blaze90 @pivotalellie Good use of email is as essential as good use of meetings #ukedchat @PeteJeffreys No they're not - I've banned em! #ukedchat @LearningSpy Sound move IMO :-) #ukedchat

xPunzx victoriaellis RachelOrr

MattFothergill

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TeamTait RachelOrr PeteJeffreys LearningSpy dughall

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ritzertech

xPunzx RachelOrr dughall LearningSpy

RT @innovativeteach: Today we announced our Partners in Learning 20:34 Awards 2011 -now accepting entries- bit.ly/nj2Vn5 - #ukedchat @AndyGFarsley @SheliBB i like that - my head only been in my classroom once, when I specifically brought her there2show work! 20:34 #ukedchat #ukedchat I like toi see teachers face to face to give them important 20:34 info and not via the jungle drums @PeteJeffreys Absolutely! Isn't every team member *equally* 20:34 important? #ukedchat @dughall there are some staff I always spk to first to get them on side 20:34 #ukedchat Asking different teachers to host/start staff meetings and giving TAs the 20:35 choice to attend also help create a positive atmosphere #ukedchat RT @victoriaellis: We had a "speed-dating" thing that was a sort of 'show and tell' of simple T&L ideas - all staff inc TAs involved. #ukedchat RT @TeamTait: @ukedchat We introduced a position in school for a student associate governor who gets invited to SMT & gov's meetings once a term #ukedchat @xPunzx #ukedchat - U can learn a huge amount from each others tooms #Mailinator protect your privacy and avoid spam #edtech20 #socialmedia #edchat #elemchat #ukedchat #ntchat #cpchat #elt http://t.co/Tfz9qPR

SheliBB

EnglishAST

20:35

ukedchat AndyGFarsley

20:35 20:35

web20education

20:35

TeacherToolkit

#ukedchat I think for blockers, giving them something to laugh at; read 20:35 or watch is a good way to get them on board... Be patient. @AndyGFarsley @SheliBB Meeting in other classrooms can give some 20:35 people a chance to look down on those less good displays :( #ukedchat

PeteJeffreys

ukedchat

RT @victoriaellis: We had a "speed-dating" thing that was a sort of 20:35 'show and tell' of simple T&L ideas - all staff involved. #ukedchat RT @victoriaellis: We had a "speed-dating" thing that was a sort of 20:35 'show and tell' of simple T&L ideas - all staff inc TAs involved. #ukedchat #UKEdChat How about using social media to participate in meetings, 20:35 using twitter and Facebook, so meetings can be done anywhere / time / Gr8 starter is asking staff what's their dream/nightmare staffroom/sch? 20:35 Can't recall who got it from but gd 2look atvalues/vision #ukedchat RT @Cherise_Duxbury: #ukedchat enthusiasm, drive and passion are 20:35 essential and infectious 20:35 @ClaireJoanne35 Yes - do it on Weds tho #ukedchat @Danatdoodle Twitter is a great tool for staff mtgs. I tried it 20:36 @CrestGirls #ukedchat one way to avoid blockers is to hire staff for their values- do 20:36 they coincide with clear school vision? @victoriaellis Great idea! You have inspired me to change a plan to 20:36 include TAs. Thanks! #ukedchat RT @ClaireJoanne35: @jodieworld We have a 5 min staff briefing every morn before school day begins #ukedchat > us too. Everyone 20:36 involved Amen RT @richards_james: #ukedchat meetings should only last as long 20:36 as necessary - no meetings for meeting sake @MattFothergill Discussions need to be chaired. Online can be difficult 20:36 which tends to be where most damage occurs. #ukedchat 20:36 @JOHNSAYERS Ha! Excellent! #ukedchat #ukedchat all my staff write an article for the HT report to govs, they inlcude photos of children, work and displays as well as standards #ukedchat but there are often predisposed to block... Can't live with 'em, can't shoot 'em... My rule of thumb is NEVER ask a member of your team to do something you couldn't / wouldn't do yourself... #ukedchat @Craig_Hutton agree purposeful meeting guidelines is a good idea #ukedchat

xPunzx

Danatdoodle

Smichael920 KiDu89 LearningSpy TeacherToolkit mikeatedji EnglishAST

cherrylkd LearningSpy

BrentPops dughall

RachelOrr mikeatedji CreativeEdu ConsultantHead

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KempsterD PeteJeffreys

Begin year by talking together about school's main purpose - learning. 20:37 Get them inspired and give/share examples #ukedchat @RachelOrr Loving your fizz updates - I haven't caught up enough to 20:37 treat myself even to a coffee! #ukedchat We have internal Marketplace CPD events; all Faculties with a stall, then 20:37 2hrs of a car-boot sale for ideas/resources/strategies #ukedchat @cherrylkd Is it really over in 5 mins? @clairejoanne35 @jodieworld ? 20:37 #ukedchat

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pivotalpaul LearningSpy Kenny73

#ukedchat Taking over as Head of Fac I met the Head of Music '1 yr, 24 20:37 days and 4 hours until i leave.....don't try and change me'...I tried 20:37 @SheliBB good idea- wiill do this #ukedchat RT @Catriona_O: #ukedchat think it's important to use meetings for 20:38 professional discussion and not admin? #ukedchat if the team get use to the fact the meeting finishes when the 20:38 agenda is covered and agreed upon etc the input and effort flows RT @victoriaellis: We had a "speed-dating" thing that was a sort of 20:38 'show and tell' of simple T&L ideas - all staff inc TAs involved. #ukedchat RT @mattbuxton10: We have internal Marketplace CPD events; all Faculties with a stall, then 2hrs of a car-boot sale for 20:38 ideas/resources/strategies #ukedchat 20:38 @RachelOrr Deserved :-) #ukedchat @dughall #ukedchat make them feel important - ask opinion prior to 20:38 meeting one one one, big up their importance to it working @CreativeEdu @clairejoanne35 @jodieworld #ukedchat 10 mins. It's so 20:38 that everyone is aware of any issues for the day. @ukedchat I organise 'tripettes' for any staff members wishing to come, 20:38 from local seaside to Croatia, Paris etc.Does that count?! #ukedchat 20:38 @TeamTait Love that idea of the student attendee :-) #ukedchat #ukedchat sometimes making mtgs voluntary either stops blockers 20:38 attending or encourages them to attend #nosy @EnglishAST Excellent! Wasn't my idea - and I thought it was a bit 20:38 cringeworthy at the time - but actually was great #ukedchat #ukedchat never forget to give small thank you's and praise or credit 20:38 where due! RT @mikeatedji: #ukedchat one way to avoid blockers is to hire staff for 20:38 their values- do they coincide with clear school vision? #ukedchat I launch a school twitter account next week - new to parents 20:38 and definitely to staff 20:39 (travelling is my forte!!) @ukedchat #ukedchat silly firefox!! unbelievable, froze my pc, just for an update! hate firefox 20:39 #ukedchat Sorry, I've missed something. What do we mean by blockers? Lots of 20:39 tweets relating to blockers! #ukedchat @CreativeEdu Usually - can run to 10 mins. Just a quick look at the day 20:39 ahead #ukedchat 20:39 @TeacherToolkit #ukedchat good but hard advice! @TeamTait How do you get your student associate governor beyond a 20:39 token level? http://t.co/LPMGFjb #ukedchat How have you gotten yourself heard in a team (especially one that 20:39 performs well)? #ukedchat 20:39 @soops21 Top tips :-) #ukedchat

richards_james

dughall

TeacherToolkit dughall

soops21 cherrylkd

SheliBB dughall TeacherToolkit victoriaellis carlf67

CreativeEdu RachelOrr SheliBB teacherofy5 MattFothergill ClaireJoanne35 StephenLev PeteJeffreys tj007 dughall

RachelOrr BrentPops

#ukedchat SLT map out draft annual calendars etc... to share with staff 20:39 and then collate changes etc... @RachelOrr Beware of hackers/hijackers. I have new account due to 20:39 these and had changed pw regularly #ukedchat RT @CreativeEdu: My rule of thumb is NEVER ask a member of your team to do something you couldn't / wouldn't do yourself... #ukedchat RT @TeacherToolkit: #ukedchat I think for blockers, giving them something to laugh at; read or watch is a good way to get them on board... Be patient. @LearningSpy either way! But mostly so everyone gets home early once in a while :) #ukedchat #ukedchat very important re: CPD to make it relevant to what you will focus on in obs etc and SIP. Lead by example that way

Biolady99

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StephenLev ConsultantHead jodieworld

20:39 20:39 20:39

LearningSpy MrAColley

RT @victoriaellis: We had a "speed-dating" thing that was a sort of 20:39 'show and tell' of simple T&L ideas - all staff inc TAs involved. #ukedchat @CreativeEdu My problem is getting them to do stuff in the first place! 20:39 #ukedchat #plannedwholeofKS3 @Smichael920 @ukedchat important everyone understands their role and has specific tasks preferably mutually agreed #ukedchat @MattFothergill people who block new ideas and development I think? with moaning etc! #ukedchat @TeacherToolkit how did you do it? #ukedchat #ukedchat TAs organise own rotas for first aid etc... they know their own commitments - why give them a prescription???? #ukedchat he had a chart in his classroom that he ticked off every day, rather like they did in Alcatraz

ConsultantHead xPunzx LearningSpy RachelOrr pivotalpaul dughall jodieworld

20:40 20:40 20:40 20:40 20:40

20:40 #ukedchat Some great tips for dealing with blockers! Thanks folks :-) @MattFothergill staff who resist or "block" things/changes/ideas 20:40 #ukedchat Good idea - will give this a goRT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat all my staff 20:40 write an article for the HT report to gov (cont) http://t.co/1bpQQqJ Just 20 mins left to share your ideas for building staff teams. Please 20:40 share lots of PRACTICAL ideas. #ukedchat @Smichael920 #ukedchat good idea. Will also make staff feel proud to 20:41 work in a good school if they envision their worst nightmare school #ukedchat lots of new things done over hols - staff take govs on a tour 20:41 over tea and cake and show them where the money has gone @MattFothergill but at least there aren't lots of tweets relating to 20:41 #rows #ukedchat @jodieworld We do this - & write/stick stuff on a large whiteboard in 20:41 the staffroom #ukedchat

LearningSpy ukedchat

cherrylkd

RachelOrr CreativeEdu ClaireJoanne35

Cherise_Duxbury

20:41

MrAColley ConsultantHead dughall

20:41 20:41 20:41

RT @FHESGeog: #ukedchat Use Google docs to share ideas on SOW to get motivated before thrashing it out at meeting. Shared ownership is massive. @MattFothergill Think Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh "That'll never work...." Or worse, Owl "Been doing it my way for years & know best #ukedchat @LearningSpy @PivotalEllie important for leadership development too #ukedchat @RachelOrr We had staff give a little talk to governors in their classroom on a rolling program. It was fab! #ukedchat

EnglishAST LearningSpy mikeatedji

#ukedchat Eat lunch together! There are times of the year where we 20:41 see more of our departments than our families...scary! 20:41 @pivotalpaul an failed I'm guessing? #ukedchat #ukedchat what do you do about the racist/homophobic colleague... 20:41 Don't all say you confront them straight away #ukedchat Use Google docs to share ideas on SOW to get motivated 20:41 before thrashing it out at meeting. Shared ownership is massive. @MrAColley I hear you.... In those cases I tend to lead by example. Even 20:41 small things like doing the washing up help!! #ukedchat 20:42 @Danatdoodle #ukedchat unfortunately both banned in our LA @ClaireJoanne35 Yeah we had staffroom calendar for year across one 20:42 wall to keep track and add to/change #ukedchat RT @SheliBB: @LearningSpy thank you!Feeling valued&not having dominant team members is really important for positive 20:42 relationships(my opinion)#ukedchat 20:42 #ukedchat SMT shouldn't always chair meetings. RT @carlf67: #ukedchat never forget to give small thank you's and 20:42 praise or credit where due! @LearningSpy thank you!Feeling valued&not having dominant team members is really important for positive relationships(my 20:42 opinion)#ukedchat @tj007 Good Q - I was talked over for two meetings of new team & 20:42 then had a quiet word separately to share how it felt #ukedchat RT @CreativeEdu: My rule of thumb is NEVER ask a member of your 20:42 team to do something you couldn't / wouldn't do yourself... #ukedchat @MattFothergill I meant people who don't subscribe to team vision in a 20:43 school, not Twitter blockers :-) #ukedchat How can you make sure everyone has an opportunity to contribute at 20:43 meetings and not just the outspoken few? #ukedchat Don't like 'blockers' term. Understand frustration but to build team 20:43 need to respect & value all. Listen & work out how to include #ukedchat

FHESGeog

CreativeEdu cherrylkd jodieworld

LearningSpy MisiesD dughall

SheliBB

PeteJeffreys

dughall dughall

ukedchat

ristuart

SheliBB LearningSpy

PeteJeffreys EnglishAST

mattbuxton10 LearningSpy Cherise_Duxbury

RachelOrr

@EnglishAST yes! If everyone brings a plate, you can easily create a 20:43 delicious buffet to share. We do this a lot.#ukedchat RT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat SLT map out draft annual calendars etc... to 20:43 share with staff and then collate changes etc... @mikeatedji Try to understand where they're coming from? Less confrontational & may uncover misconceptions? Same as with a child? 20:43 #ukedchat @Cherise_Duxbury Good idea! Post it notes work well too for less IT 20:43 able departments :-) #ukedchat @TeacherToolkit Thanks, they are great; always chat to colleagues you never see from week to week as well, mainly about learning!! 20:43 #ukedchat 20:43 @TeacherToolkit thanks #ukedchat @DeputyMitchell #ukedchat it is those little things that make someone 20:43 feel valued #ukedchat I shall have an outdoor microphone on Wed morning to welcome children back and so that parents can SEE new teachers on 20:43 yard too @jodieworld @xPunzx thanks for clearing that up. The enthusiastic 20:43 nodders who then go away and do their own thing. #ukedchat @tj007: How have you gotten heard in a team (especially one that performs well)? #ukedchat - good leader should provide space - blog? #ukedchat our HT used to make ALL staff dinner on parent consultation evenings. Lovely man @LearningSpy start with group of volunteers. Ask them? #ukedchat Single item agenda meetings work well @LearningSpy been there... but I stick by it! #ukedchat

MattFothergill

Dunfordjames mikeatedji TeacherToolkit LearningSpy CreativeEdu

20:43 20:43 20:43 20:43 20:43

Craig_Hutton

RT @EnglishAST: #ukedchat Eat lunch together! There are times of the 20:43 year where we see more of our departments than our families...scary! @jodieworld @MattFothergill Also known as moral hovers #ukedchat 20:43 Always knocking the wind of good ideas and motivation. RT @tj007: How have you gotten yourself heard in a team (especially 20:43 one that performs well)? #ukedchat #ukedchat enlightening and food for thought as always! wish some of 20:43 you were my colleagues! leaving for now - torchwood and early night! @PeteJeffreys WE get student panel to give a report on the faculty on 20:44 different focusses #ukedchat @PeteJeffreys Our whiteboard did not have notices just calendar. We had a "We are here" arrow to move along as the year goes on! 20:44 #ukedchat #ukedchat to save paper this year I have zip files for each member of 20:44 staff with all calendars, timetables, perf man, SIP, SEF and data 20:44 @StephenLev maybe try a double-act?

bcrowder dughall

xPunzx LearningSpy

jodieworld

RachelOrr TeacherToolkit

BrentPops CreativeEdu EnglishAST Craig_Hutton

Get yourself into a team by being able to do something the others cant 20:44 and then teach them how to. Always develop. #ukedchat 20:44 RT @LearningSpy: #ukedchat Single item agenda meetings work well @LearningSpy Love this idea? How did others in your team respond 20:44 when you first introduced it? #ukedchat @EnglishAST agree with eating lunch together. Small but important 20:44 detail. #ukedchat RT @mattbuxton10: Never use the phrase 'We need to do this in case Ofsted come in'; either do it because its worth doing, or don't bother?? 20:44 #ukedchat Never indulge in fake 'consultation' over sacred cows that you will never 20:44 allow to change #ukedchat @ClaireJoanne35 @jodieworld Caution - staffroom covered in 20:44 whiteboards means they all lose meaning; there's a balance! #ukedchat @MattFothergill Those are the ones. Plus the ones who sigh heavily 20:44 throughout INSET but refuse to explain why/ask questions! #ukedchat RT @PeteJeffreys: @mikeatedji Try to understand where they're coming from? Less confrontational & may uncover misconceptions? 20:44 #ukedchat yes! RT @MisiesD: #ukedchat SMT shouldn't always chair meetings. 20:44 <interesting idea... have you had e.g. TAs chair meetings? @RachelOrr My team have really appreciated me doing that this year 20:44 #ukedchat We used to do an hour monthly 'speed dating' - great for ideas sharing 20:45 & building collab btwn tchrs & depts #ukedchat RT @CreativeEdu: RT @LearningSpy: #ukedchat Single item agenda 20:45 meetings work well > Yep, really give time to think. @PeteJeffreys Definitely talk/share about experiences and goals @Dunfordjames without tech, perhaps a suggestions whiteboard? 20:45 #ukedchat @mikeatedji Good question! But my answer is that I would confront it. I 20:45 have done so at the football. #ukedchat @mattbuxton10 yeah, you'd be surprised how much staff love chatting 20:45 in mtgs & rarely get chance during term time. #ukedchat RT @FHESGeog: #ukedchat Use Google docs to share ideas on SOW to get motivated before thrashing it out at meeting. Shared ownership is 20:45 massive. @#ukedchat yes, I wonder if that's what happens or if they're often oft 20:45 to it... What about a very tiny team (2 people!!)? And teams with 'non20:45 specialists'? Any good tips?? #ukedchat School has a series of "change teams" all staff are involved in an area of 20:45 the development plan #ukedchat

normal_for_jp teachitso

PeteJeffreys

jodieworld

ristuart

CreativeEdu LearningSpy rachelala MrAColley

tj007 dughall

TeacherToolkit

LearningSpy mikeatedji victoriaellis Shaf_Hansraj

drewburrett

@ukedchat let all staff make anonymous suggestions for discussion 20:45 topics and vote to choose 3 - like #ukedchat polls everyone gets a say @PeteJeffreys @andygfarsley but if you know a meeting is happening in 20:45 your room, it may inspire you to improve your display? #ukedchat 20:45 @PeteJeffreys True - ours isn't too overcrowded :-) #ukedchat 20:45 @MattFothergill people who BLOCK change/progress #ukedchat @CreativeEdu: NEVER ask a member of your team to do something you 20:45 couldn't / wouldn't do yourself - what if you're no gd at it? #ukedchat I hope he was a good cook! @mikeatedji #ukedchat (talking of did I ever 20:45 tell you how LOVELY those potatoes were?) #ukedchat RT @mattbuxton10: Never use the phrase 'We need to do this in case Ofsted come in'; either do it because its worth doing, or don't bother?? 20:45 #ukedchat @dughall Every school has 'em! But can they be forced to toe the line? 20:46 Probably hardest job for a HT. #ukedchat @xPunzx @andygfarsley that's terrible! HTs should know what their 20:46 teachers' rooms look like! :( #ukedchat I've always said that when a HT I will ALWAYS remember how hard teaching is. Not 2 disturb teachers break/lunchtime w/school stuff 20:46 #ukedchat #ukedchat success comes in cans and not in can nots!!!!!!! Even the 20:46 children can tell me that. @pivotalpaul I heard from another TA she had bought a computer and 20:46 used it with grandson but she would never admit it to me! lol #ukedchat @EnglishAST Which idea. Sorry am swamped by deluge that is 20:46 #ukedchat @PeteJeffreys Yes. They make us very accountable in the meetings they 20:46 come to! 1st yr last yr but very successful #ukedchat RT @victoriaellis: What about a very tiny team (2 people!!)? And teams 20:46 with 'non-specialists'? Any good tips?? #ukedchat 20:46 @ukedchat link to blog post http://t.co/KxLC6dN #ukedchat @ConsultantHead @CreativeEdu #ukedchat or a pupil! all about 20:46 respect..... #ukedchat mind map /concerns on large sheets marker pens then pull it 20:46 all together have different writers each time who pull it all together RT @teacherofy5: silly firefox!! unbelievable, froze my pc, just for an 20:46 update! hate firefox #ukedchat 20:46 RT @LearningSpy: #ukedchat Single item agenda meetings work well I agree with all those speaking about management having clear and firm 20:46 vision. #ukedchat

SheliBB ClaireJoanne35 LearningSpy

ConsultantHead

CreativeEdu

StephenLev MattFothergill SheliBB

DeputyMitchell RachelOrr

jodieworld LearningSpy

TeamTait FHESGeog Smichael920 helenhamill

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#ukedchat job descriptions reviewed start of each new year and opps 20:46 for staff to offer ideas etc... @EnglishAST They love em - I publish a list of topics at start of year 20:47 each team member choose 1 to lead on #ukedchat RT @victoriaellis: What about a very tiny team (2 people!!)? And teams 20:47 with 'non-specialists'? Any good tips?? #ukedchat #ukedchat Mentor once said "Be GungHo!" http://t.co/3frht8b --worthy work + people control what they do + team & manager cheer 20:47 them on @victoriaellis #ukedchat I wander when my non spec's are teaching 20:47 makes them feel supported and gives a chance for 'corridor coaching'. @victoriaellis A team of non specialists = primary! Surely you bond over 20:47 finding your way together? #ukedchat And dare to open Pandora's box by asking, "Name 5 things that are 20:47 holding us back and suggest solutions" #ukedchat RT @mattbuxton10: Never use the phrase 'We need to do this in case Ofsted come in'; either do it because its worth doing, or don't bother?? 20:47 #ukedchat @MrAColley @MattFothergill You read The Tao of Pooh? 20:47 http://t.co/syLl7FL #ukedchat I hope I remember to do all the things I have said tonight and what I 20:47 have read!!! lol #ukedchat 20:47 #ukedchat @learningspy :-) single item agendas #ukedchat success breeds effort and effort leads to success!!!! On my 20:47 door and walls around school - on newlsetters @teachitso I think it's helpful to be clear the non-negotiable, and rather 20:47 than let people have to guess #ukedchat #ukedchat has anyone managed to engage team thru blogs? I communicate weekly thru a blog - link can make it fun. I'd like more 20:47 comments tho! RT @Lorrainemunro: Visited two schools this week. Great. visiting other 20:47 places. It's great CPD.<#ukedchat - for leadership as well!> @SheliBB @andygfarsley Ah you assume I knew they were coming to 20:47 my room! #ukedchat Middle leaders look after team and all staff involved then have a whole 20:47 school responsibility #ukedchat #ukedchat small teams join together - good activities are always cross 20:48 curricular 20:48 @teachitso Machiavelli might not agree #ukedchat @RachelOrr A living job description? Intriguing - could be a powerful 20:48 collaborative tool for CPD if used carefully #ukedchat Change teams also lead staff inset fantastic CPD for all levels of school 20:48 hierarchy #ukedchat RT @ConsultantHead: @Smichael920 @ukedchat important everyone understands their role and has specific tasks preferably mutually agreed 20:48 #ukedchat 20:48 @MrAColley @creativeedu @learningspy

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MattFothergill dughall DeputyMitchell EnglishAST RachelOrr ConsultantHead

Dunfordjames

Catriona_O PeteJeffreys Shaf_Hansraj Xyzandtherest LearningSpy

PeteJeffreys Shaf_Hansraj

ukedchat TeacherToolkit

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teacherofy5

poor daughter just cannot sleep tonight...missing #ukedchat trying to 20:48 settle her down.... #ukedchat start the meeting off with team stating something positive 20:48 they have done or worked from previous agenda @Xyzandtherest make the other person feel VERY important, sometimes play a 'lesser role' - and keep smiling all the way ;) 20:48 #ukedchat oh we do a SWOT together using post-its and a big grid early on each year too. First or second department meeting of the year #ukedchat fantastic #ukedchat ideas for new term & positive staff team bonding from @ukedchat @johnsayers @TeacherToolkit @DeputyMitchell #UKEDCHAT #ukedchat AND my favourite - on my school website GOOD BETTER BEST, NEVER LET IT REST UNTIL YOUR GOOD IS BETTER AND YOUR BETTER, BEST!!! @andyjb @dughall true but there are occasions where you need to bring them to account as a hod #ukedchat @teachitso you might be on the list! #ukedchat RT @mattbuxton10: Negative Brainstorming grt technique; list actions 2 make things worse, then plan 2do the opposite - harness blockers negativity!! #ukedchat @tim7168 have you seen the Classroom Displays group? http://t.co/R3RBMe8 ? #UKEdChat #yr2teach In two years I have looked at student leadership and this year heading up a team on new technology #ukedchat RT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat success comes in cans and not in can nots!!!!!!! Even the children can tell me that. RT @aiddy: #ukedchat Mentor once said "Be GungHo!" http://t.co/3frht8b --- worthy work + people control what they do + team & manager cheer them on

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cherrylkd MrAColley

@ukedchat #ukedchat give out topic before and at the meeting ask 20:49 each person their opinion. It's fine if they don't have 1 but all r asked @dughall Nope, but I have seen Roy Leighton, who must have! 20:49 #ukedchat Negative Brainstorming grt technique; list actions 2 make things worse, 20:49 then plan 2do the opposite - harness blockers negativity!! #ukedchat 20:49 @ristuart Good point re 'blockers' #ukedchat #ukedchat develop professional social networks allows everyone to 20:50 contribute 24 / 7 RT @Shaf_Hansraj: School has a series of "change teams" all staff are 20:50 involved in an area of the development plan #ukedchat RT @lindiop: @tim7168 have you seen the Classroom Displays group? 20:50 http://t.co/JDZiM25 ? #UKEdChat #yr2teach @myen @mikeatedji ask blockers to review proposals privately first, when shared say 'x and I have had a think about this and we suggest' 20:50 #ukedchat

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@nickotkdIV It's one thing saying it though!! The hard thing is to 20:50 remember it!! ;-) #ukedchat #ukedchat we often think about the things we haven't done - important 20:50 to take stock frequently of what has been achieved , it's always a lot 20:50 @ukedchat Maybe join with other teams? #ukedchat 20:50 @CreativeEdu #ukedchat no - Your husband did! RT @RachelOrr: #ukedchat success comes in cans and not in can 20:50 nots!!!!!!! Even the children can tell me that. RT @JanetbevCowan: fantastic #ukedchat ideas for new term & positive staff team bonding from @ukedchat @johnsayers 20:50 @TeacherToolkit @DeputyMitchell #UKEDCHAT 10 minutes to go. Time for your closing thoughts, summary or soapbox 20:50 moment... #ukedchat Haven't had much to contribute to #ukedchat tonight as I'm a newbie, 20:51 but been lurking away anyway! RT @Xyzandtherest: #ukedchat start every meeting with an 'open mic' 20:51 with time limits = everyone heard but no one individual dominating 20:51 @RachelOrr I've often forgotten the truth! #ukedchat RT @mattbuxton10: Negative Brainstorming grt technique; list actions 2 make things worse, then plan 2do the opposite - harness blockers 20:51 negativity!! #ukedchat @dughall #ukedchat Cheers! Here's one for you on how to deal with 20:51 people who offload probs onto you http://t.co/uGl5NuW #ukedchat I got my department to complete an anonymous survey with 20:51 20 questions about my leadership style, was brutally honest but useful. RT @Danatdoodle: #ukedchat develop professional social networks 20:51 allows everyone to contribute 24 / 7 #ukedchat I think it's time schools started a new approach to mtgs. Not 20:51 sure what, but Google/MTV studio approach? #poolTable #beanbags RT @DeputyMitchell: I've always said that when a HT I will ALWAYS remember how hard teaching is. Not 2 disturb teachers 20:51 break/lunchtime w/school stuff #ukedchat #ukedchat start every meeting with an 'open mic' with time limits = 20:51 everyone heard but no one individual dominating @DeputyMitchell Mark Twain said if you tell the truth you never have 20:51 to remember anything. lol #ukedchat @RachelOrr It's difficult when the pressures get high though, I'm under 20:52 no illusions! #ukedchat Best policies and involvement come from ownership of initiatives - both 20:52 from staff and students #ukedchat 20:52 @bcrowder This kind of 360 evaluation is hard but vital #ukedchat #ukedchat ensure all know why the team have to do whatever it is and 20:52 not being done for the sake of doing it ! A 'paper exercise'

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StephenLev

MrAColley

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TeacherToolkit

teacherofy5 Xyzandtherest RachelOrr DeputyMitchell Shaf_Hansraj LearningSpy

richards_james

GeekPeter

#ukedchat Whether students or staff we are all people - I treat both the 20:52 same which was met with a puzzled look from one of of our DH's!! #ukedchat encourage members of your team to present their ideas to 20:52 other dept or senior leaders - share your team strengths @helenhamill @CreativeEdu be prepared to have a go, but team 20:52 leaders might have to select who might be better at it #ukedchat @Xyzandtherest Or try a Critical skills style meeting with Check In fro all 20:52 staff #ukedchat @DeputyMitchell HT should also not disturb teachers DURING teaching 20:52 time with all sorts of bits and blobs that can wait till later #ukedchat RT @mattbuxton10: Never use the phrase 'We need to do this in case Ofsted come in'; either do it because its worth doing, or don't bother?? 20:52 #ukedchat @bcrowder Wow.. that's brave! what did you learn? What did you 20:52 ask??? #ukedchat @LearningSpy @teachitso Its brave no doubt at all, but mostly well 20:52 worth the risk #ukedchat My first Head was 'old school'. He just reduced dissenters in staff 20:52 meetings to tears. Tough old boy was Mr Bratton #ukedchat #ukedchat each pahse organise their own team meets - SLT in each 20:52 team and they feed back info both ways #ukedchat Just because it was tried years ago and failed doesn't mean 20:53 we shouldn't try again. Fed up with the "we've tried that" brigade! Using Ofsted as a big bad wolf as a reason to do something is a mindless 20:53 approach. Be visionary. Be maverick.#ukedchat RT @Xyzandtherest: #ukedchat encourage members of your team to present their ideas to other dept or senior leaders - share your team 20:53 strengths RT @Shaf_Hansraj: Best policies and involvement come from ownership 20:53 of initiatives - both from staff and students #ukedchat @bcrowder Wow, very brave of you! What did you learn from doing 20:53 that? #ukedchat 20:53 @RachelOrr #ukedchat Brilliant! Actions speak louder than words. @tim7168 Newbie doesn't mean you don't have valid points. It can be 20:53 daunting at times but jump in! Tip - use twitterfall. Welcome! #ukedchat @dughall @MattFothergill blockers are often good as at least they have 20:53 opinion and energy. It's the passive that are issues #ukedchat RT @teacherofy5: @DeputyMitchell HT should also not disturb teachers DURING teaching time with all sorts of bits and blobs that can wait till 20:53 later #ukedchat

Xyzandtherest

ConsultantHead LearningSpy

teacherofy5

dan_bowen CreativeEdu mattbuxton10

teachitso RachelOrr

MisiesD janeconsidine

LearningSpy

GeekPeter PeteJeffreys PivotalEllie

MrAColley

dan_bowen

DeputyMitchell

RachelOrr

#ukedchat I inherited school where staff weren't allowed to wear skirts. 20:53 First day I wore trousers, next day all staff wore trousers!!! RT @Xyzandtherest: #ukedchat start every meeting with an 'open mic' 20:53 with time limits = every! heard but no 1 individual dominating <gr8idea! @ConsultantHead @mikeatedji Have 2b careful not 2 make blockers feel singled-out though else can just block even more furiously!! 20:54 #ukedchat Just a shout out for my show Sept 23 and 24th Elgiva Theatre, Chesham 20:54 Buckis "Changing Behaviour: Light at the End of Your Tether #ukedchat RT @dan_bowen: RT @carlf67: #ukedchat never forget to give small 20:54 thank you's and praise or credit where due! @tim7168 Good to have some #ukedchat lurkers - how do you see your 20:54 adult team embracing creative education? RT @janeconsidine: Using Ofsted as a big bad wolf as a reason to do 20:54 something is a mindless approach. Be visionary. Be maverick.#ukedchat @janeconsidine Totally agree. Do things because it's good practice not 20:54 "because of Ofsted" Ofsted will see the results of that! #ukedchat @dan_bowen Take the blockers on! Get them to brainstorm all the 20:54 possible negatives of a new initiative - valued!! ;-) #ukedchat RT @janeconsidine: Using Ofsted as a big bad wolf as a reason to do 20:54 something is a mindless approach. Be visionary. Be maverick.#ukedchat RT @RachelOrr: @DeputyMitchell Mark Twain said if you tell the truth 20:54 you never have to remember anything. lol #ukedchat RT @MisiesD: #ukedchat Just because it was tried years ago and failed doesn't mean we shouldn't try again. Fed up with the "we've tried that" 20:54 brigade! @teachitso the follow on from that of course is having no meetings but 20:54 sending out lots of memos #ukedchat For the big projects like development plans have a student panel to 20:54 mirror the teaching group - kids often have great ideas #ukedchat RT @Xyzandtherest: #ukedchat start every meeting with an 'open mic' 20:54 with time limits = everyone heard but no one individual dominating RT @Shaf_Hansraj: Best policies and involvement come from ownership 20:54 of initiatives - both from staff and students #ukedchat RT @carlf67: #ukedchat never forget to give small thank you's and 20:54 praise or credit where due! Great ideas from #ukedchat. To me, most important is leading by example. Best teams I have been part of have been led by people I 20:54 respect. 20:55 #ukedchat

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mattbuxton10

pivotalpaul CreativeEdu PeteJeffreys

FHESGeog

jodieworld

DeputyMitchell

MrAColley TeacherToolkit

PivotalEllie ConsultantHead

Shaf_Hansraj

MisiesD

Xyzandtherest dan_bowen

Arakwai TeacherToolkit

ClaireJoanne35 Cherise_Duxbury tim7168

@LearningSpy We communicate quite a lot with other schools in our 20:55 pyramid #ukedchat 20:55 @dan_bowen #ukedchat blockers help you to think outside of the box @CreativeEdu @MrAColley Haha thanks, I didn't mean #ukedchat 20:55 newbie, I meant NQT newbie! #ukedchat fantastic educationalists! Please come & be involved in our 20:55 Education Revolution @roundhouseldn, 17th sept. http://t.co/ibz7ctj RT @jackieschneider: #ukedchat Challenge SMTs who just roll out latest gov initiatives w/out considering kids best interests <*cough* 21:00 EBACC @dan_bowen We have started paired learning walks for a double lesson as SMT, works great and promotes wonderful discussion 21:01 #ukedchat RT @jackieschneider: #ukedchat - I like to challenge SMTs who just want to roll out latest gov initiatives without considering kids best 21:01 interests Next week's #ukedchat is a special hosted by @ianaddison on your 21:01 targets for next year: more here - http://t.co/8rnZ1bH Next week's #ukedchat is a special hosted by @ianaddison on your 21:01 targets for next year: more here - http://t.co/1Xtb55e @dughall many thanks for timely #ukedchat great way to start the 21:01 term! 21:01 @dughall thanks to all for another great #ukedchat - brilliant as usual! #ukedchat Never ceases to impress me with the generosity and insight 21:01 of the contributions. Thanks folks! 21:01 @EnglishAST Good to have you with us #ukedchat @dughall I'm going to keep baking! Seems that food & fun is the key to 21:01 a lot of it! #ukedchat From tonights #ukedchat - get 2 know your team, socialise, be professional& prepared to change approaches to meetings and listen to 21:01 everyone 21:01 @PeteJeffreys I plan to drench them in enthusiasm. #ukedchat No one person is bigger than the team - team leaders role is to allow 21:01 others to excell #ukedchat AAH!! Too many things to do which has meant I've missed #ukedchat 21:01 what are the highlights please folks? Looking forward to talking education with Jamie on @bbcradiowales 21:01 tomorrow at 10am - join us if you can #ukedchat 21:02 @dughall Thanks for hosting #ukedchat RT @CreativeEdu: Next week's #ukedchat is a special hosted by @ianaddison on your targets for next year: more here 21:02 http://t.co/8rnZ1bH @dughall Its my first #ukedchat. I'll take from it the knowledge that I 21:02 can get super ideas from great people every week. Thanks very much!

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@jackieschneider No, look at EBacc as current prime example!! 21:02 #ukedchat @ukedchat: RT @KiDu89: imp things support & laugh together 21:02 #ukedchat especially the laugh together and sometimes share a tear #ukedchat Thanks. As an NQT I have been reading and getting ideas. 21:02 What no.1 thing should I do to help my dept/HOD? Thank you @dughall for moderating a great #ukedchat that I will admit 21:02 to lurking through (Had to break myself in slowly to these 1s & 0s) RT @EnglishAST: #ukedchat Thank you! First UK edchat and have learnt 21:02 a lot..and it's not even a school day :-) <Oh yes it is! 21:02 @tim7168 is that by Calvin Klein? #ukedchat Excellent 360 training session today at Birley Spa in Sheffield. Positive, 21:02 professional and enthusiastic staff. #ukedchat #edchat RT @Shaf_Hansraj: No one person is bigger than the team - team 21:02 leaders role is to allow others to excell #ukedchat @dughall #ukedchat Pre-empt possible problems by giving people 21:02 responsibility in meetings. And a rotating chair. 21:03 @CreativeEdu exactly better put than me! #ukedchat 21:03 #ukedchat unable to join in tonight, will catch up with the content later. #ukedchat - I want to put together a music playlist for all Olympic 21:03 related stuff at school. Suggestions ( other than chariots of fire!) :-) 21:03 @bcrowder very brave. Did you create the questions? #ukedchat #ukedchat Favourite idea from tonight is to have meetings in each 21:03 teacher's room in turn. Thanks 21:04 @mrjmutton You're very welcome #ukedchat @GeogJo Be prepared to go beyond your comfort zone, but also learn 21:04 to say no if alternative work too much. #onlysomanyhours #ukedchat 21:04 @GeogJo be a fantastic teacher! #ukedchat @PeteJeffreys @LearningSpy @TeacherToolkit @CreativeEdu 21:04 http://t.co/hYpVQW2 #ukedchat Here are the 1st of questions. 21:05 @bcrowder @petejeffreys @learningspy @creativeedu 21:05 @Arakwai Wait for summary and print it out? #ukedchat 21:05 it's official @dughall is becoming legend-like #ukedchat - honest RT @dughall: #ukedchat It needs to be said that credit must go to @CreativeEdu for her wonderful co-hosting skills! Thanks also to all 21:05 contributors! Busy & interesting #ukedchat this evening after first day back of 5 hrs of 21:05 pointless meetings. Now, how do I subtly get my HoD to read it... 21:05 @bcrowder Questions? #ukedchat

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timrylands

MrAColley LearningSpy

360_People LearningSpy MrAColley ConsultantHead ePaceonline

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Arakwai LearningSpy

dughall

#ukedchat It needs to be said that credit must go to @CreativeEdu for 21:05 her wonderful co-hosting skills! Thanks also to all contributors! The archiving process will begin at 9.15 and @dughall will be producing 21:05 a summary asap so you can recap #ukedchat at your leisure! @dughall @CreativeEdu well done on another great and useful 21:06 #ukedchat Right, food scoffeed, #ukedchat done, now back to see if I can make 21:07 magic Viennese whirls for @EastandSouthkay #UnderPressure @PeteJeffreys @LearningSpy @TeacherToolkit @CreativeEdu 2nd set 21:07 http://t.co/D0yhhmo #ukedchat Another valuable #ukedchat . Many thanks @dughall and 21:07 @CreativeEdu. @largerama: it's official @dughall is becoming legend-like #ukedchat 21:07 honest CMS choice and lesson resources: http://t.co/rXkytGp Do you do this or 21:07 have ideas to help? #ukedchat #edtech 21:07 @largerama You've been lurking well ;) #ukedchat @GeogJo #ukedchat, bring your enthusiasm and ideas. Be prepared to 21:08 learn and tell them about twitter! RT @dughall: #ukedchat It needs to be said that credit must go to @CreativeEdu for her wonderful co-hosting skills! Thanks also to all 21:09 contributors! @Arakwai great tweet. Start placing #ukedchat threads in their pigeon 21:09 hole @dughall @CreativeEdu thanks everyone great ideas and comments. Maybe I'll do my nxt team meeting on twitter! #ukedchat 21:10 #onlyhalfjoking #ukedchat talking about Google Docs has anyone got any ideas to add to a potential Geography of Conflict unit http://t.co/3UHgIuF @GeogJo Inspire the kids in front as often as you can and however you can #ukedchat @RachelOrr thanks for following. Enjoyed your #ukedchat contributions. Your school runs similar to mine. RT @GeekPeter: @helenhamill Treat your pupils the same as your staff respect them, praise when they do well, tackle them when they don't! #ukedchat New Blog Post: What are your targets for next year? #ukedchat 08-0911 http://t.co/dPFuP3o

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@GeogJo #ukedchat Good luck with your new job, remember there is 21:13 plenty of support and great advice to be found on twitter. RT @SheliBB: @ukedchat having staff meetings in different classrooms can create good opportunities to praise other's efforts, displays etc 21:14 #ukedchat 21:14 @ukedchat excellent question that's worthy of a #ukedchat on its own

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RT @ukedchat: RT @Xyzandtherest: #ukedchat important to discuss 21:15 the vision you are introducing make your team feel part of the vision RT @dughall: @LearningSpy Too kind:-) Here's the link: 21:16 http://j.mp/qZAqQp <- Twitter for educators #ukedchat