Description
Book SynopsisDrawing on 40 years of working in challenging schools, and a decade of leading some of the toughest schools in London, this book shows aspiring leaders how to create vibrant centres of learning in our most broken communities. Headstrong will resonate with ambitious leaders beyond education. It consists of 11 chapters, each exploring one aspect of the challenge of leadership.
Trade ReviewMichael Gove: "A great headteacher" (Conservative Party Conference 2011) Toby Young in the Telegraph, October 2011: "Burlington Danes in Shepherd's Bush is a fantastic comprehensive, one that's been completely transformed by the leadership of its excellent headmistress Sally Coates."
Table of ContentsCONTENTSIntroduction: The tragedy of a failing schoolLesson 1: Lead from the frontLesson 2: Be courageous: have high expectations of allLesson 3: Create a professional culture of good will and mutual supportLesson 4: Let teachers teachLesson 5: Establish a culture of transparency and accountabilityLesson 6: Treat students as individuals and provide personalised interventionLesson 7: Create clear systems and structuresLesson 8: Cultivate a bullet-proof culture and ethosLesson 9: Develop the whole childLesson 10: Schools don't operate in a vacuumLesson 11: The pebble and the mountainConclusion: Headstrong
