The climate of trust in There are opportunities, at staff and other meetings, for staff to raise issues in a non- our school allows me to threatening, non-accusatory manner. have a professional If the issue concerns a professional relationship, staff are empowered and supported to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome. dialogue with other staff over challenging Professional associations can play a positive role at an informal stage. issues if or when they arise Staff meetings and The / purpose of meetings - and who should attend them - is clearly thought-out (not other meetings are just meetings because we always have them / for meetings’ sake). There are sometimes introductory activities e.g. to share best practice around something focused, useful and have a clear purpose which has worked. Time-keepers + observer’ remind colleagues at the meeting to keep on track. ‘focus Staff know the intended aims and outcomes well before the meeting and have an opportunity to be consulted on the agenda. There is time in meetings to reflect and contribute. A variety of people are empowered and encouraged to lead (aspects of) meetings. All staff are given Staff are consulted to find out how they best want to contribute their ideas in meetings or – opportunities to elsewhere. contribute their ideas openly
The climate of trust in our school allows me to have a professional dialogue with other staff over challenging issues if or when they arise There are opportunities, at staff and other meetings, for staff to raise issues in a non- threatening, non-accusatory manner. If the issue concerns a professional relationship, staff are empowered and supported to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome. Professional associations can play a positive role at an informal stage. Staff meetings and other meetings are focused, useful and have a clear purpose The / purpose of meetings - and who should attend them - is clearly thought-out (not just meetings because we always have them / for meetings’ sake). There are sometimes introductory activities e.g. to share best practice around something which has worked. Time-keepers + ‘focus observer’ remind colleagues at the meeting to keep on track. Staff know the intended aims and outcomes well before the meeting and have an opportunity to be consulted on the agenda. There is time in meetings to reflect and contribute. A variety of people are empowered and encouraged to lead (aspects of) meetings. All staff are given opportunities to contribute their ideas openly Staff are consulted to find out how they best want to contribute their ideas – in meetings or elsewhere.
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