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ldr June 2010
The prospect of reduced resources is a challenge – but it's also a time laden with opportunity. In this issue we look at the leadership qualities that will help bring organisations like yours through challenging times ahead. And remember, if you are a College member you can now discuss issues raised in the current issue with fellow readers – as well as make comments and suggestions for future ldr content to the editor – in our new online network.
(ldr June 2010 is also available as a PDF)
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Cover story
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Up to the challenge
Angela Spencer looks at some of the leadership qualities that will help bring organisations through challenging times ahead.
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Feature articles
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CPD: Protect and thrive
Budget squeezes are looming, but professional development is one of the areas that shouldn’t be seen as an “easy economy”, writes Jeremy Sutcliffe.
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Rural strides
Heads of small rural schools are finding that they are not alone, writes Julie Nightingale.
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Independent state of mind
Leaders of state and independent schools are discovering that they have a lot to learn from each other. Lucie Carrington reports.
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Letting children be children
Is society preventing children from being actively involved in determining their own lives? Leaders from across schools, children’s centres and children’s services met to discuss the question, and Angela Spencer was there.
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The trouble with gangs
If a community has a gang problem its schools can often be at the sharp end. What strategies are leaders using to tackle the problem? Dorothy Lepkowska talks to a deputy head who is researching the issue.
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Regular features
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Need to know: System leadership
New research reveals that today’s school leaders are more likely to work beyond their own schools in leadership development and support roles than ever before.
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Viewpoint: It's time to puncture the zero risk myth
It’s time to puncture the zero risk myth, says children’s campaigner Tim Gill.
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On leadership: Keep the focus on the classroom
We probe leaders in schools, children’s centres and children’s services about their approach to leadership.
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Practical steps: How to... become a sustainable school
Thinking of going green? Here’s advice from leaders on how to start your school’s journey towards a more sustainable future.
Publications
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Improving behaviour in schools - getting the basics right online seminar presentation
PowerPoint slides from the online seminar Improving behaviour in schools - getting the basics right -
Children's Centre System Leaders Programme: application form
Application form for the Children's Centre System Leaders Programme -
Children's Centre System Leaders Programme: additional guidance for leaders who do not have an Ofsted inspection report
Additional guidance for those who wish to become a children's centre system leader, but to not have an Ofsted inspection report -
Children's Centre System Leaders Programme: supplementary reference form (no Ofsted inspection)
Supplementary reference form for nominated children's centre system leaders who have not had an Ofsted inspection -
Children's Centre System Leaders Programme: reference form
Reference form for nominated children's centre leaders as part of the Children's Centre System Leaders Programme
Case studies
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Diversity in school leadership case studies: Nigel Best
This case study is one of a series looking at the professional development journeys of school leaders from diverse backgrounds -
Establishing a community interest company to improve access to learning
Case study about a not-for-profit community company that was set up as a result of a collaboration between 13 schools and colleges -
Conversion to academy trust status
Case study about a rural school's conversion to academy trust status -
Wilkie College: using trust status to strengthen local provision
Case study looking at Wilkie College and the School Partnership Trust to which it belongs - the trust is strongly focused on the community role of schools and uses its status to formalise partnerships between schools and other public sector organisations -
Rosemoor Federation: the role of the director of business strategy
Case study focusing on the role of director of business strategy for the Rosemoor Federation
Initiatives
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Members' library
The National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services provides professional development programmes and resources for school, early years and children's services leaders
Interactive resources
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Improving behaviour in schools - getting the basics right online seminar recording
Listen to a recording of an online seminar featuring behavioural expert, Charlie Taylor -
Challenging pupil behaviour
This article discusses how to deal with challenging pupil behaviour, as outlined in the white paper, 'The Importance of Teaching' -
Decision-making techniques
A list of resources on decision-making from Good Practice for Leaders -
Networking essentials
Networking essentials is for anyone looking for a clear, easy to understand introduction to networking -
How peer tutoring can raise pupils' attainment online seminar recording
A recording of our online seminar exploring the use of peer tutoring as a way to boost pupil attainment
Articles
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Academies: research into the leadership of sponsored and converting academies
A summary of the main findings from the research into leadership of sponsored and converting academies -
Leading an academy
A summary of the research into leading an academy. It looks specifically at operational, strategic and organisational leadership in academies. -
Context, sponsorship, governance and collaboration
The importance of school context, governance, sponsorship and working with other schools and local authorities -
Nurturing talent: a National College discussion
Find out what our members had to say about nurturing leadership potential in this online network discussion -
Your money-saving tips: a National College discussion
A list of ways schools can save money, summarised from a members-only online network discussion
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