Tools:
Leading extended provision
To address the five Every Child Matters (ECM) outcomes for children’s health, safety, achievement, social contribution and economic wellbeing, schools must work as part of multi-agency teams. As a result, our understanding of what constitutes a 'school' and the role of the school leader is changing. Schools are moving from being sole deliverers of services to becoming brokers and advocates. This section explores the issues associated with developing extended services and working within a multi-agency model.
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Developing effective multi-agency and partnership working
Why is multi-agency working important? The issues you need to consider.
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Developing extended services
What role do schools play in delivering extended services? Developing effective extended services.
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Role of the governing body
What can a school’s governing body do to support extended services?
Publications
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Multi-agency team toolkit
Introductory resource to facilitate individuals and organisations involved in multi-agency working to develop more effective working relationships -
Schools as community-based organisations
Findings from a study looking at six schools as they developed into extended schools -
BEST case scenario
Provides insights for school leaders wanting to establish collaborative working in a multi-agency context -
Building effective integrated leadership
A summary of the outputs from the two-day symposium hosted by the National College and the Children's Workforce Network -
Emerging patterns of school leadership: ECM perspectives
Examples of school leaders who are finding the local approach to collaboration and service design that offer their schools the best possible grip on local opportunities and difficulties
Case studies
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North Romford Consortium multi-agency referral panel
Case study about the work of a multi-agency referral panel which has led to speedy and successful resolutions for children who were previously deemed to be a cause for concern.
Interactive resources
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Emerging patterns of school leadership: conclusions
One of a series of videos highlighting how some schools are approching the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda -
Emerging patterns of school leadership: outcomes and impact
One of a series of videos highlighting how some schools are approching the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda -
Emerging patterns of school leadership: challenges and sustainability
One of a series of videos highlighting how some schools are approching the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda -
Emerging patterns of school leadership: Garforth
One of a series of videos highlighting how some schools are approching the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda -
Emerging patterns of school leadership: Delaware and Wheatley
One of a series of videos highlighting how some schools are approching the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda
Articles
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Developing extended services
National College resources: all schools are required to meet the Every Child Matters (ECM) programme's core offer of services by 2010. These resources examine what is involved in developing multi-agency partnerships and extended services. -
Role of the governing body
National College resources: offering extended services is a key part of the Every Child Matters (ECM) programme. Delivering a strong vision for schools will depend on effective, accountable governing bodies. These resources provide guidance. -
Developing effective multi-agency and partnership working
National College resources: the Every Child Matters (ECM) programme calls for multi-agency collaboration to meet the complex needs of children and families. These resources examine how a multi-agency approach involves practitioners working across traditional professional boundaries.
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