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ldr: March 2010

Ldr article Federations, academies and chains have had their fair share of the educational headlines in recent months, so it's an ideal time to dedicate a good slice of this issue of ldr to the subject of new models of leadership.

(ldr March 2010 is also available as a PDF with a special focus on the north, south, and central regions)

  • Cover stories

  • This year's model?

    Dorothy Lepkowska takes a closer look at a new scheme that helps leaders considering 'new models' of leadership to explore the options.

  • Chain reactions

    What are chain schools and what does leadership look like in them? Jeremy Sutcliffe finds out.

  • Academy reward

    What does it take to be a leader in an academy, asks Lucie Carrington.

  • First steps to federation

    Martin Young is executive head of one of the country's newest federations. Here he gives his personal perspective on the nine month long journey towards federation.

  • Feature articles

  • Collaborate and thrive?

    With tougher times ahead for funding school leaders gathered for the first national conference dedicated to the efficient use of resources. Nick Bannister went along.

  • Regional focus: Your college in the regions

    Julie Nightingale takes a look at the National College's work across your region in this special ldr regional focus on plans to strengthen the College's work with leaders across the region and the rest of the country.

  • Something special

    What does effective leadership of children with special educational needs and disabilities look like? Angela Spencer finds out more.

  • Safety first

    Safeguarding is a crucial area of responsibility for any leader working with children, but it's a complex and easily misunderstood area, writes Julie Nightingale.

  • Regular features

  • The Tim Brighouse view

    Which stage of leadership are you at, asks Tim Brighouse.

  • Perspectives: Balancing act

    How independent can you be in a highly accountable system? We asked two leaders for their personal views on this issue.

  • School focus: Right people, right place

    Getting the right people in the right place has been key to success at Weatherhead High School in the Wirral. Steve Munby finds a talent-powered organisation on a recent visit.

  • Practical steps: How to... lead for school improvement

    Angela Spencer delves into a new National College report to bring you these key steps to improving your school.