Overview

Written by school leaders, for school leaders, this book shares the work of ten practising, innovative school leaders. It offers insight into practical school developments that have been researched, trialled and reviewed to demonstrate their success at creating positive change. With each chapter written by experienced school leaders working in a range of contexts, the accounts of the developments they carried out and the research evidence they collected to measure impact are presented accessibly and succinctly. These developments include: ‘Poverty Proofing’ by breaking down barriers to disadvantage Creating a new holistic approach to appraisal and quality assurance Designing and delivering a new cohesive whole school curriculum Surviving headteacher stress Innovative School Leadership: Transforming Practices is an indispensable resource for all current and aspiring leaders wanting to provide the best learning environment for their whole school community.

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Author:   Gill Richards (Nottingham Trent University, UK) ,  Chris Wheatley (CEO of The Flying High Trust, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9780367612160

ISBN 10:   036761216
Pages:   162
Publication Date:   26 October 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"1. ""An overwhelming, scrutinised, roller coaster experience – I love it!"": New headteachers’ first 100 days 2. Bottom of the pile? How does it feel to go to the least desirable school in the area? 3. Avoiding headteacher stress 4. Appraisal and quality assurance - a deeper deep dive: A holistic approach to changing the culture of performance management 5. Developing whole-school research 6. What are you waiting for? Get your school poverty proofed: Breaking the cycle of disadvantage 7. School exclusion – just a holiday?: What can schools learn from experiences of internal and fixed-term exclusion? 8. Schools’ charity work – who benefits? 9. Creating a whole-school curriculum 10. How to improve outcomes for pupils with SEND"

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Gill Richards is Emeritus Professor of Special Education, Equity and Inclusion at Nottingham Trent University, UK. Chris Wheatley is CEO of the Flying High Trust, an education Trust of over 30 schools in the East Midlands, UK.

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