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An exciting new phase of the rapidly expanding iNet Wales network took place in September at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) with the launch of the iNet Wales Developing leaders for tomorrow programme. The programme addresses the growing need in Wales to build leadership capacity within schools and prepare the next generation of school leaders.
Steve Marshall, Director of the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning Skills, Welsh Assembly Government delivered an inspiring welcome address. He challenged delegates to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence in order to drive education agendas forward.
Professor David Hargreaves delivered a thought-provoking keynote speech, exploring how personalised learning can bring about educational transformation, and how school-led innovation can be achieved. He examined how personalising learning can transform our education system in the same way that personalisation in the business world has likewise transformed its fortunes.
Ann Hughes, Director of Enterprise, UWIC, then explained the various accreditation routes open to the delegates, and asked them to consider pursuing a pathway that would lead to a certificate, diploma or masters degree in education at UWIC.
The response to both Professor Hargreaves' presentation and the remainder of the programme was enthusiastic and overwhelmingly positive, as indicated in evaluations. Informal discussions in the afternoon with their cohort leaders - Professor Alma Harris, Professor David Egan and Michael Griffiths - indicated that they found the morning sessions an inspiring experience.
One developing leader, Hannah Michael, commented that ‘the launch event was greatly beneficial in providing an overview of leadership strategies and personalised learning, with a clear articulation of the assignments and the innovation projects involved’. Joseph Ryan, another participant, was ‘excited by the prospect of researching the nine gateways to personalised learning, and actually being given the time to undertake academic research once again.’
Michael Griffiths and Sheila Bevins, Cardiff High School