ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |10 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 1|11 pages

“An overwhelming, scrutinised, roller coaster experience – I love it!”

New headteachers' first 100 days

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

Bottom of the pile?

How does it feel to go to the least desirable school in the area?

chapter Chapter 3|11 pages

Avoiding headteacher stress

chapter Chapter 4|17 pages

Appraisal and quality assurance – a deeper deep dive

A holistic approach to changing the culture of performance management

chapter Chapter 5|12 pages

Developing whole-school research

chapter Chapter 6|13 pages

What are you waiting for? Get your school Poverty Proofed

Breaking the cycle of disadvantage

chapter Chapter 7|13 pages

School exclusion – just a holiday?

What can schools learn from experiences of internal and fixed-term exclusion?

chapter Chapter 8|13 pages

Schools' charity work – who benefits?

chapter Chapter 9|14 pages

Creating a whole-school curriculum

chapter Chapter 10|16 pages

How to improve outcomes for pupils with SEND