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Performance management
Performance management and appraisal are vital for staff development and a valuable means of retaining a happy and motivated staff team. Use these resources to carry out an appraisal or prepare for your own appraisal meeting.
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A capability meeting is the first stage of the capability procedure following unsatisfactory performance. Download the capability meeting checklist to ensure the correct process is followed
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The headteacher’s appraisal is carried out by the governing body in maintained schools. Jeremy Bird provides a guide to ensure governors fairly review performance and set objectives
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Coaching in the performance management framework offers a range of benefits to drive whole-school improvement. Neil Short outlines why a coaching culture is vital for schools
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School leaders know professional development is vital to school improvement. We asked two schools how they use performance management to improve their teaching
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Teaching assistants are a key element of support for pupils and school improvement. Suzanne O’Connell describes how one school has developed their TAs through a structured training approach
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Appraising senior leaders is a key part of performance management and succession planning. Lisa Griffin explains how the headteacher standards can help guide this process
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