As a ministry we have the opportunity to partner with schools to support a sector led initiative to develop practice within a geographically spread and diverse group of secondary and area schools. The sector has identified this opportunity specifically from the work done by Leadership Lab with secondary schools in the Grow Waitaha programme which was seen as having a real impact as a driver of practice change within the secondary sector. I have always been impressed by Leadership Lab’s ability to bring in a diverse range of facilitators with the right skills and experience. In my opinion no other providers are utilising this unique approach that unlocks the knowledge and within the sector using collaboration as the spark to challenge and develop practice. I do not believe the mahi being proposed by the Top of The South Principals Association could be facilitated by any other provider. I would be happy to discuss this further or my experience of working with Leadership Lab through the Grow Waitaha model.
Simon Blatchford | Ministry of Education
