The Importance of Effective School Governance

Effective school governance plays a key role in the success of schools, but it often does more than people realise. Strong governance helps schools set a clear direction, support and challenge leaders, keep children safe, use funding wisely and make sure that decision-making stays focused on what is best for pupils. This has become even…

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Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

Managing School Leadership Change in Complex Times

May you live in interesting times! In the ever-demanding world of school leadership, we are entering a period of unprecedented complexity. New national directives and frameworks, The Curriculum Review, and the new OFSTED Toolkit require leaders to reframe their educational offers. As every school leader knows, an audit of existing practice is only the first…

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Coaching for New School Leaders: A Strategic Investment in Educational Leadership

Why the Transition to School Leadership Is So Challenging Stepping into a leadership role in education represents one of the most significant career transitions a professional can make. Whether moving from classroom teacher to department head, or from deputy to headteacher, new school leaders face a complex landscape of responsibilities that extends far beyond their…

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Developing a whole school approach to improving attendance

This course helps school leaders and staff build a clear plan to improve attendance across the whole school. It shows how leadership and culture shape the way people think about attendance, and how every adult can take part in the effort. You will learn to set fair policies, use data to spot early warning signs,…

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