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Brave Heads: How to Lead a School Without Selling Your Soul (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781781350485)
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xAll too often now schools are under immense pressure to demonstrate outstanding practice that can be documented on paper, which can often lead to schools that are genuinely improving their teaching standards long term and investing in pupils to fall short of the government's criteria for 'success'.
As the Principal of a brand new high profile academy, Dave Harris knows first-hand the frustrations of providing genuine education for children while maintaining high standards according to the guidelines set out by authorities. Dave has stuck by his principles, stating that 'it is a marathon - not a sprint' and while acknowledging the necessity for great results, has maintained a focus of providing young people with the education they deserve. The key to this, he believes, is bravery
Author: Dave Harris
ISBN-10: 1781350485
ISBN-13: 9781781350485
Publisher: Independent Thinking
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2013
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.60h x 7.20w x 0.70d
By Dave Harris
xDave Harris has taught for over 20 years including considerable inner city work and is well placed to write the ultimate guide to bravery in school leadership. He has been a deputy Headteacher, a Headteacher and currently is principal of the Nottingham University Samworth Academy where he has built a school from scratch a school turning theory into practice. In collaboration with sponsors, staff, students and the wider community he is working to challenge many of the rules of education
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Ian Gilbert is one of the UK's leading educational innovators, speakers and writers with twenty years experience working with young people and educationalists around the world. He is the founder of Independent Thinking Ltd, the editor of the Independent Thinking Press and the author of a number of titles including "Why Do I Need a Teacher When I've Got Google?." His book "The Little Book of Thunks" won the first education book award from the Society of Authors for 'an outstanding example of traditionally published non-fiction that enhances teaching and learning'.
www.independentthinking.com
www.independentthinking.co.uk/Who/Associates/Dave+Harris/default.aspx
Ian Gilbert is one of the UK's leading educational innovators, speakers and writers with twenty years experience working with young people and educationalists around the world. He is the founder of Independent Thinking Ltd, the editor of the Independent Thinking Press and the author of a number of titles including "Why Do I Need a Teacher When I've Got Google?." His book "The Little Book of Thunks" won the first education book award from the Society of Authors for 'an outstanding example of traditionally published non-fiction that enhances teaching and learning'.
www.independentthinking.com
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