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Professional Counsel: External to School

Acts as political advisor Opens networks. Assists in dealings with the press. Assists in dealings with the EDB. Assists in dealings with the government. Warns of pitfalls. Guides connection with parents. Guides connection with community. Sponsors have the key role in guiding and supporting BPs in the blue skies programme. The Sponsor’s role

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● is to be a principal coach, peer mentor, and professional counsel. This may entail: Assistance with the day-to-day matters of administering a school (making the right decisions, dealing with awkward situations). Advice on matters of instructional leadership (teaching and learning). Promoting the professional learning of the Beginning Principal Depending on the nature of the relationship between Sponsor a

(e.g. regulations, delegations, policy). Consultation on professional issues (moral support and encouragement). Accessing information and data. Sharing resources.

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