MAKING CHANGE STICK
Teachers and school leaders face a huge problem that people don’t often talk about: the vast majority of school improvement initiatives fail to bring about lasting, positive change. But – we’re in luck.
In recent years, a new field of study has emerged – implementation science – the study of how to bring about lasting, positive change in real-world contexts.
To date, implementation science has mainly focused on healthcare. Now, we have created Making Change Stick, a training programme for schools. In 2023, the National Academy of Educational Leadership (NAEL) funded a 6-month pilot study involving nine schools in Wales.
And as you can see in the video testimonials below, the impact - and the feedback - has been extremely encouraging!
VIDEO TESTIMONIALS
Interim interviews (3 months into the 6-month NAEL pilot study)
Final interviews (at the end of the 6-month NAEL pilot study)
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
The Making Change Stick programme is available in three formats:
​A. Facilitated programme (face-to-face, remote or blended)
B. Online course (this is the most cost-effective)
C. Blended (part-facilitated, part-online)
The programme is usually completed in 8x 3h (or 12x 2h) sessions, spread across a 6-month period. In these sessions, you will:
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Complete a comprehensive course in effective change management, applying tried-and-tested tools and strategies from the 'science of implementation' to your school context
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Write a comprehensive, 3-year implementation plan for a chosen area of school improvement
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Convert your implementation plan into an easy-to-follow project management system
The Making Change Stick programme can be used to:
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Learn about implementation science and change management
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Improve an existing school improvement initiative
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Plan and execute a school improvement initiative from scratch
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WHO'S IT FOR?
This programme can be completed by individuals or groups of existing or aspiring school leaders. However, it is really designed to be completed by a 'vertical slice team' comprising representatives of different stakeholders from throughout the school community. This might include some or all of the following:
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Senior leaders
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Middle leaders
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Early career teachers
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Experienced classroom teachers
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The Special Educational Needs And Disabilities coordinator (SENDco), or Additional Learning Needs coordinator (ALNco)
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Teaching Assistants
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Learning Support Assistants
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Caretakers
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Lunchtime supervisors
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Admin staff
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Parents/carers
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Governors
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Pupils
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
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We operate a scale of fees depending on the size of the school. Hit the button below to receive a quote - or book in for a free 30-minute consultation with Dr James Mannion.