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What is the difference between a Headteacher and an Entrepreneur?

March 15, 2010

Within teaching there are some teachers that adamantly believe that they can’t learn anything from a primary school teacher if they work in a secondary school, or from an english teacher if they are a maths specialist. Frankly, I think this is rubbish! And I would go even further by saying that there is much [...]

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West Berkshire Council pioneers engagement study in schools

October 22, 2009

Today, my friend Sian Bryant sent me an article which supports my conviction that measuring staff satisfaction can really yield value when deciding and prioritising resources. In West Berkshire some schools have action plans to address issues raised and some have formed working groups to implement changes after their school participated in a staff engagement survey.  Lisa Poole, HR co-ordinator for schools [...]

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34% of all UK headteachers will retire in the next 5 years.

May 21, 2009

There is a serious deficit in inspirational leaders ready to take up the challenge of running a school. Future Leaders are aiming to create a large number of excellent school leaders which can lead to a sustainable improvement across the education system. This non-profit organization have a fast track leadership programme for addressing the shortfall in Secondary [...]

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Distributed leadership – engaging video for the headteacher in your life

February 18, 2009

I have recently discovered the term ‘distributed leadership’ and realize that you can be successful leader and incorporate a coaching culture into your school for the benefit of all staff

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