Stakeholders Who Could be

Important to Inform?
Parents benefit enormously from the increased understanding they get of the educational process
(CERI, 1997). Usually the deficit model exposed to losing their connection! No longer able to assess,
judge or give an opinion about a new approach. New role = outside observers. Can become
problematic because of lack of understanding/information about new ways. Results in increase
power of teachers (technical) = essential get it right!
Try to increase the autonomy and responsibility of all agents involved!
Staff training
Ofsted (2007) role of the subject leader crucial in how well poetry is taught. Most effective subject
leaders: broaden range of poems studied, enhance the quality of teaching, provided pupils with a
varied and rich experience of poetry. They are instrumental in enhancing the poetry curriculum,
making good use of activities. Subject leaders deal with initial resistance to poetry in positive and
supportive ways, giving advice to get them started.
Role of the subject leader: resources; documentation; influence practice; monitor; train staff. It was
found considerably more time is spent on resources (Hammersley-Fletcher, 2002).
Poetry unlikely to thrive without CPD and head teacher support