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Heads forward: exploring the challenges and choices new headteachers face

Author: Sugue, Ciaran and Stott, Ken
Subject: Preparing and applying for headship
Audience: Headteachers, Middle leaders and aspiring headteachers
Date of publication: June 2006   |   File format and size: PDF, 205 Kb

How can leaders square an unknown yet urgent future with the realities of an insistent present, without burying themselves busily in that present, like ostriches?

This booklet explores the challenges and issues facing those taking up a new headship. It takes a creative approach by sharing the experiences of new headteacher 'Chris' and the advice he receives from his network of friends and colleagues.

This is part of a set of booklets called Positive Leadership - a selection of articles written by expert researchers for headteachers and aspiring heads to promote postitive reflection and dialogue about their leadership practice.