This tool aims to help leaders assess their current understanding of and practices related to chronologies. Challenges with chronologies are complex and connected, so this tool supports leaders to recognise readiness for change and find a place to start. It will support leaders to identify incremental, manageable changes and take meaningful actions for improvement. The tool poses questions across a number of themes to support reflection and help leaders think through the supports and barriers in their own context. It also offers prompts from research and ideas for activities. It can be used flexibly, to support individual reflection, team discussions, supervision, or as part of training.
The scope of the tool acknowledges that chronologies are essential across the lifespan, and enhancing chronology practice requires a holistic approach. Consequently, this tool is designed for leaders working with children, young people, and adults across different sectors. ‘Leader’ in this context means someone, regardless of positional authority, who wants to improve chronology practice - and therefore can include practitioners, those in learning and development and training roles, team leaders and managers at all levels.
There is also an accompanying podcast between Ellen Daly and Vicki Low (Moray).
