Change+Blockers+-+Outcome+2


 * Blockers to Change**

__Staff__ Existing staff - prisoners/survivors No teaching accountability Getting staff on board Staff being willing to see the school for what it is - warts and all P.33 Develop people - offer intellectual stimulation & provide individual support. Provide an approriate model Lack of PD previously P.16 Use accountability as a mechanism to support and improve practice. Set overall expectations for performance and quality and put the resources and support behind those expectations. Building a team to drive change - 40% of staff (F. Crowther) Existing staff being resentful of us Roles and responsibilities of staff - who's accountable? Getting staff on-side - overcoming their resistance to change Teachers -divide between team Not lifelong learners Negative attitude to department Teacher attitudes Staff reluctant to change

__Parents & Community__ Parents Ex-students in community Local media 'New' community - Socioeconomic - cultural differences Parent attitude

__Students__ Negative attitude to school / learning Lack of connectedness

__Resources__ Time - how will we fit in so much PD? Will staff be willing to give more? Prioritising challenges and developing a time frame Information overload for staff - there is too much to change P.23 Free teachers from admin and organisational tasks so they can focus on the core buisness of teaching Workload Hours Building - physical layout Lack of whole school policies and processes

__Cultural and climate__ To identify the cultural 'sticking points' To create a climate of success Breaking the status quo - resistance P. 31 Create a shared sense of purpose and direction