Publications A-Z

 

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10 strong claims about successful school leadership This report summarises the findings of a three-year national research project on the impact of leadership on pupil outcomes, with particular reference to the leadership of the headteacher.	May 2010
100,000 heads are better than one: lessons from the world's largest online learning community Ideas, tips and insights on setting up, managing and participating in online communities	June 2007
20 questions about learning networks Questions and answers about creating and maintaining a learning network	June 2005
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A National College guide to federations This practical guide looks at the implications of the statutory regulations, reasons to develop a federation, and offers a step-by-step guide to forming a federation	August 2010
A National College guide to partnerships and collaborations Why form a partnership or collaboration? What is a collaboration or partnership in practice? The guide provides a step-by-step guide to forming a collaboration	August 2010
A better way? Exploring the challenge of leading curriculum change at Key Stage 3 - full report Leadership issues arising from radical change at Key Stage 3	May 2007
A better way? Exploring the challenge of leading curriculum change at Key Stage 3 - summary Leadership issues arising from radical change at Key Stage 3	May 2007
A life in the day of a headteacher: a study of practice and well-being Study of the nature of the working lives and practices of contemporary headteachers in England	March 2007
A life in the day of a headteacher: practitioner report A report on the working lives and practices of headteachers	March 2007
A new relationship with schools: improving performance through school self-evaluation A brief guide to the relationship between self-evaluation and school imporovement under the New Relationship with Schools	June 2004
A new relationship with schools: the school improvement partner's brief Advice and Guidance on the role of the school improvement partner
A self-improving school system in international context The third in a series of thinkpieces on a self-improving school system by David H Hargreaves, setting inter-school partnerships in a broader international context	January 2012
A study of hard federations of small primary schools Study examing how and why hard federations are established	December 2008
A study of the impact of school federation on student outcomes This research demonstrates that 'performance federations' - consisting of two or more schools, some of which are low performing and others high performing - have the strongest impact on outcomes for pupils	September 2011
A study of the impact of school federation on student outcomes: case studies Five case studies looking at the impact of school federation on student outcomes	November 2011
Academies: research into the leadership of sponsored and converting academies Findings from a project looking at leadership of sponsored and converting academies and how the leadership might be distinctive from other schools and contexts	May 2011
Achievement for All: Leadership matters The role that school leaders play in the success of Achievement for All	March 2011
Achievement for all: characteristics of effective inclusive leadership Considers the leadership qualities required to help all children and young people with special education needs and/or disabilities achievement and progress	August 2010
Achieving excellence in academy leadership Identifies the characteristics and behaviours required for successful leadership of an academy	January 2011
Adding value to school leadership and management A review of trends in the development of managers in the education and business sectors	June 2005
Against the tide: challenges of leading a sustainable school What are the key challenges facing schools that are trying to become more sustainable, and how do leaders overcome these?	July 2010
An investigation into the development of a strategically-focused primary school Proposes a model for how primary school leaders can establish a strategic focus in their schools	June 2004
And the pupil said: learning from pupil voice to guide a more personalised approach to learning and teaching Presents the perspectives of primary school pupils on a range of personalised learning practices	May 2006
Annual report and accounts 2010-11 National College annual report and accounts for 2010-11	July 2011
Are you learnin' us today, Miss? - full report Explores the role and impact of assessment for learning in developing personalised learning	May 2006
Are you learnin' us today, Miss? - summary A summary of the role and impact of assessment for learning in developing personalised learning	May 2006
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BEST case scenario Provides insights for school leaders wanting to establish collaborative working in a multi-agency context	March 2010
Baseline study of school business managers Baseline study of school business managers, assessing the changes in the role since the original study carried out in 2003-04	October 2007
Black and minority ethnic leaders Examines the support and development opportunities given to school leaders from black and minority ethnic backgrounds	June 2005
Building effective integrated leadership A summary of the outputs from the two-day symposium hosted by the National College and the Children's Workforce Network	December 2009
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Can federations help stars to come out? - full report Report from two federation heads on the federation model and staff development	September 2008
Can federations help stars to come out? - summary Report summary from two federation heads on the federation model and staff development	September 2008
Career moves: are you ready for school leadership? A resource for aspiring leaders offering advice and guidance on planning, preparing and applying for headship roles	November 2006
Chain reactions: a thinkpiece on the development of chains of schools in the English school system Examines the impact of chains of schools on the English school system and how they are developing a new and able generation of school leaders and significant improvements	February 2010
Challenge plus: the experience of black and minority ethnic school leaders - full report An insight into the career experiences of 20 school leaders from black and minority ethnic backgrounds	May 2002
Challenge plus: the experience of black and minority ethnic school leaders - summary A summary of the career experiences of 20 school leaders from black and minority ethnic backgrounds	May 2002
Challenging leadership practice: exploring new forms of leadership practice Considers new approaches to the practice of school leadership and the implications for those with leadership responsibility	June 2006
Changing times, changing roles: how primary schools have remodelled for the leadership and management of ICT - full report Explores how primary school leaders have established new systems and processes for the effective management of ICT in their schools	June 2006
Changing times, changing roles: how primary schools have remodelled for the leadership and management of ICT - summary A summary of how primary school leaders have established new systems and processes for the effective management of ICT in their schools	June 2006
Children's centre leaders: leading the system Summary of the Leading the System event that took place for children's centre leaders in March 2009	November 2009
Children's centre leaders: leading the system - knowledge capture event Details of the workshops that took place at the Leading the System event in March 2009 for children's centre leaders	November 2009
Children's centres: the new frontier for the welfare state and the education system? Transcript of Dr Margy Whalley's presentation at the "Early Interventions for Infants and Small Children in Families at Risk" conference in Norway, 2006	June 2006
Children's voice, children's rights: what children with special needs have to say about their variously inclusive schools How school leaders can seek the views of primary-aged children with learning difficulties	August 2007
Children's voices: pupil leadership in primary schools - full report Describes a range of ways in which pupils can participate in school leadership, with guiding principles for school leaders	June 2004
Children's voices: pupil leadership in primary schools - summary A summary of how pupils can participate in school leadership, with guiding principles for school leaders	June 2004
Classrooms in the community - full report Examines how local clusters of schools can work more effectively to achive the community involvement targets in their development plans	May 2006
Classrooms in the community - summary Summarises how local clusters of schools can work more effectively to achive the community involvement targets in their development plans	May 2006
Clustering together to advance school improvement - full report Research associate report looking at how working with an external colleague in peer support can positively affect the leadership of your school	May 2011
Clustering together to advance school improvement - summary Research associate report looking at how working with an external colleague in peer support can positively affect the leadership of your school	May 2011
Coaching for teaching and learning: a guide for school leaders A guide for schools planning to develop coaching practice to improve teaching and learning	July 2010
Collaborative leadership in extended schools: leading in a multi-agency environment Advice and guidance about multi-agency working for school leaders	July 2006
Community cohesion: talk2learn highlights 24a Highlights from a National College discussion about how community cohesion is not just about race and faith
Community conversation: developing extended schools through stakeholder consultation An insight into the role of community consultation in developing extended schools	May 2006
Complexity theory and educational leadership: the place of the new sciences in shaping thinking on how to lead schools today Explores how chaos and complexity theory can be applied to school leadership and management	June 2003
Context as opportunity: how do leaders view the context around them? Explores why school leaders need to recognise and understand the impact of place, people, policy and politics on their school	June 2006
Corporate Plan 2009-10 National College's corporate plan	September 2009
Corporate plan 2002/06 National College's corporate plan for 2002/06	June 2002
Corporate plan 2008/09 National College's corporate plan for 2008/09	June 2008
Cracking the concrete A conversation about how the Networked Learning Communities programme was established and what difference it has made	June 2006
Creating a climate of intelligent accountability in all-through academies - full report Research associate report looking at securing improvement in all-through academies	July 2011
Creating a climate of intelligent accountability in all-through academies - summary Research associate summary report looking at securing improvement in all-through academies	July 2011
Creating a culture of coaching: upskilling the school workforce in times of change - full report Research associate report about different approaches to integrating coaching into the school improvement cycle	April 2011
Creating a culture of coaching: upskilling the school workforce in times of change - summary Research associate report about different approaches to integrating coaching into the school improvement cycle	April 2011
Creating a self-improving school system Thinkpiece exploring the conditions necessary to achieve a sustainable, self-improving school system, with a particular focus on the development of school clusters	September 2010
Critical incidents: effective responses and the factors behind them - full report Research report on responses to critical incidents and why some school leaders are effective at resolving issues	August 2008
Critical incidents: effective responses and the factors behind them - summary Summary of research into responses to critical incidents and how and why some school leaders are more effective at resolving issues	August 2008
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Deep leadership Emerging learning from the development and research network	April 2009
Developing creativity in the primary school: a practical guide for school leaders Provides practical examples of how primary school leaders have embedded creativity into learning and teaching	June 2004
Developing outstanding leaders: professional life histories of outstanding headteachers - full report Summarises key findings on leadership influences and highlights the implications for aspiring outstanding leaders	June 2009
Developing outstanding leaders: professional life histories of outstanding headteachers - summary Summarises key findings on leadership influences and highlights the implications for aspiring outstanding leaders	June 2009
Developing the person in the professional - full report Examines the role of personal learning in building the capacity of teachers	May 2006
Developing the person in the professional - summary An overview of the role of personal learning in building the capacity of teachers	May 2006
Different approaches to sharing school leadership - full report Describes different models of co-headship and offers practical approaches for introducing shared leadership into schools	May 2003
Different approaches to sharing school leadership - summary A summary of different models of co-headship and practical approaches for introducing shared leadership into schools	May 2003
Discover the benefits of school business managers This publication explains the role of the school business manager and how it can help to free up the time of headteachers	June 2009
Distributed leadership - full report Explores what distributed leadership means and highlights the aspects of leadership that are important in a distributed model	May 2003
Distributed leadership - summary A summary of what distributed leadership means and the aspects of leadership that are important in a distributed model	May 2003
Distributed leadership in action - full report Research report investigating the practical implications of 'distributed leadership'	July 2004
Distributed leadership: the rhetoric and the reality Considers the impact of a school's leadership structure on the development of distributed leadership	June 2005
Does it help to know? An investigation into the use of assessment for learning practices in four primary schools	May 2006
Dots on the horizon Futures thinking and its place in school improvement	September 2009
Dots on the horizon - summary Futures thinking and its place in school improvement.	September 2009
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ECM premium project: Levers for leaders and learning - a toolkit for leadership development in extended schools Toolkit for leadership development in extended schools	June 2008
ECM premium project: case studies A collection of five school case studies resulting from the ECM (Every Child Matters) Premium Project	June 2008
ECM premium project: full report Explores the link between school leadership, Every Child Matters and school standards	June 2008
ECM premium project: summary Explores the link between school leadership, Every Child Matters and school standards	June 2008
ECM: why it matters to leaders An overview of why Every Child Matters is important for all school leaders and resources to help you engage in this area	November 2005
Effective leadership in multi-ethnic schools Explores issues relating to the effective leadership of schools in which a substantial proportion of students are from minority ethnic communities	June 2005
Effective school leadership Review summarising selected literature on the evidence for effective school leadership	May 2008
Efficiencies: helping schools balance the budget A set of case studies and a series of recommendations for school leaders on the potential implications of future budget cuts to school funding	September 2010
Emerging patterns of leadership: co-location, continuity and community A report exploring leadership within co-locations, where a school or children's centre shares its site with a school of a different type or with another service. It examines the impact on continuity for children and young people and the benefits to the wider community	July 2010
Emerging patterns of school leadership Examines emerging practices in the leadership, management and governance of schools	April 2009
Emerging patterns of school leadership: ECM perspectives Examples of school leaders who are finding the local approach to collaboration and service design that offer their schools the best possible grip on local opportunities and difficulties	June 2009
Enchanted headteachers: sustainability in primary school headship - full report Considers what we can learn from headteachers who have maintained their drive and commitment over a long period of headship	June 2002
Equality Scheme and Action Plan This document explains how the College intends to achieve its goals and outlines its commitment to equality and diversity in the way it employs staff, provides services and works with partners and stakeholders	April 2009
Equality, self-belief and choice - impartial careers education: implementing Principle 5 This booklet identifies leadership best practice from ten schools actively promoting equal opportunities and challenging stereotyping in line with Principle 5 of the DCSF's statutory guidance for impartial careers education	March 2010
Every Child Matters leading under pressure: leadership for social inclusion - full report Explores the role of leadership in promoting social inclusion and raising levels of achievement in disadvantaged communities	September 2007
Every Child Matters leading under pressure: leadership for social inclusion - summary Explores the role of leadership in promoting social inclusion and raising levels of achievement in disadvantaged communities	September 2007
Every Child Matters: getting closer - community leadership networks in action Explores how networked leadership practices can link schools and communities to improve life chances for children	April 2008
Every Child Matters: how school leaders in extended schools respond to local needs - full report Explores how school leaders contextualise the principles of Every Child Matters (ECM) in their local area	June 2007
Every Child Matters: how school leaders in extended schools respond to local needs - summary A summary of how leaders of extended schools have interpreted Every Child Matters and adapted it to their own context	June 2007
Every Child Matters: leading schools to promote social inclusion - a study of practice A framework for understanding social inclusion, policy and leadership practices	September 2007
Every Child's Future: leading the way Thinkpiece commissioned by the National College from leading thinkers and researchers in the fields of leadership and sustainability co-ordinated by Forum for the Future.	December 2009
Everyone a leader Core principles and practices that enable everyone to be a leader and play their part in distributed leadership	December 2008
Executive heads - full report This study focuses on the role, responsibilities and attributes of executive heads	December 2010
Executive heads - summary report A short summary of a report focusing on the role and responsibilities and attributes of executive headship	December 2010
Expanding leadership horizons Shares common lessons from nine regional initiatives aimed at developing leadership, identifying and growing leadership and transforming childrens achievements and wellbeing	June 2008
Experiences of new headteachers in cities - executive summary Summary of a study about the experiences of six new headteachers in different urban contexts	November 2011
Experiences of new headteachers in cities - full report A small-scale study with case studies, about the experiences of six new headteachers in different urban contexts	November 2011
Exploring the links between performance management and improved standards The effects of performance management on standards	June 2007
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Face-to-face leadership support for primary headteachers: lessons from the Greater Manchester Challenge - full report Research associate full report focusing on the types of leadership support that headteachers found most helpful in assisting the school to develop an agenda for change and identifying and resolving its own problems	July 2011
Face-to-face leadership support for primary headteachers: lessons from the Greater Manchester Challenge - summary Research associate summary report focusing on the types of leadership support that headteachers found most helpful in assisting the school to develop an agenda for change and identifying and resolving its own problems	July 2011
Firefighting or formulating: how can newly inducted headteachers create further improvements in their schools? - full report Considers how newly inducted headteachers can create further improvement in their schools	April 2009
Firefighting or formulating: how can newly inducted headteachers create further improvements in their schools? - summary Considers how newly inducted headteachers can create further improvement in their schools	April 2009
Framework for action - Five foundations for success An examination of the five foundations for succession.	June 2007
Framework for action - Getting started on succession planning A look at the National College's succession planning materials.	June 2007
Framework for action - Seven local actions A look at the seven local actions which reflect the life cycle of a leadership career.	June 2007
Framework for action - Succession planning: a case for action A look at why we need to take succession planning seriously.	June 2007
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Gender and headship in the 21st century Explores the gender-related experiences of male and female headteachers, including barriers to headship and differences in leadership style	June 2005
Gender issues and whole-school behaviour policies Examines the effect that staff and student gender has on attempts to implement a whole-school behaviour policy	June 2005
Getting out through the middle - full report How secondary schools in crisis have used their middle leaders to promote school improvement	May 2007
Getting out through the middle - summary How secondary schools in crisis have used their middle leaders to promote school improvement	May 2007
Getting started with networked research lesson study This very useful and largely underused resource is a step-by-step guide to undertaking successful research lesson study (RLS) in collaborative networks or clusters.	June 2006
Go for it: reasons to be a headteacher Insights from headteachers about why they enjoy their job	June 2010
Going global: leading and developing an international dimension to the curriculum in primary schools - full report Examines how primary school leaders can integrate an international perspective into their curriculum	June 2006
Going global: leading and developing an international dimension to the curriculum in primary schools - summary A summary of how primary school leaders can integrate an international perspective into their curriculum	June 2006
Greenhouse schools: lessons from schools that grow their own leaders Practical strategies to help school leaders create future leaders by developing the leadership potential within their school	June 2008
Growing new leaders and leadership capacity through placements Resource presenting an approach to support anyone wishing to set up a programme of placements for leaders in schools, especially those below senior leadership level	August 2009
Growing tomorrows school leaders: the challenge Explores how schools and other organisations are responding to the challenge of developing future leadership talent	June 2003
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Hands up if you're really listening - full report Research associate full report looking at identifying and removing the barriers to effective student consultation	March 2010
Hands up if you're really listening - summary Research associate full report looking at identifying and removing the barriers to effective student consultation	May 2010
Heads forward: exploring the challenges and choices new headteachers face An insight into the the challenges facing a new headteacher and the advice offered to him by friends and colleagues	June 2006
Healthy body: healthy mind - How headteachers are managing their schools to help improve children's health: full report Recommendations for primary school leaders in managing their schools to help improve children's health	May 2008
Healthy body: healthy mind - How headteachers are managing their schools to help improve children's health: summary Recommendations for primary school leaders in managing their schools to help improve children's health	May 2008
Heart of the matter: a practical guide to what middle leaders can do to improve learning in secondary schools Outlines eight strategies for improvement to allow middle and senior leaders to make a difference to learning	June 2003
Hidden gold: schools managing knowledge capital during periods of change - full report This study explores the ways in which schools manage knowledge capital during periods of change	May 2007
Hidden gold: schools managing knowledge capital during periods of change - summary This report summary explores the ways in which schools manage knowledge capital during periods of change	May 2007
How directors of children's services improve outcomes for children experiencing child poverty Resourceful leadership behaviours in children's services that help tackle the issue of child poverty	March 2011
How directors of children's services improve outcomes for disabled children A short report looking at specific behaviours of resourceful leadership in children's services that focus on outcomes for disabled children	March 2011
How directors of children's services improve outcomes in early intervention and prevention A report looking at resourceful leadership in children's services focusing on early intervention and prevention	March 2011
How directors of children's services improve outcomes in safeguarding Resourceful leadership in children's services focusing on early intervention and prevention	March 2011
How directors of children's services improve outcomes in schools and early years Resourceful leadership in children's services and its impact on schools and early years	March 2011
How do school leaders successfully lead learning? Explores how school leaders create a learning community to improve learning for all	September 2009
How networks work: learning networks that make a difference for pupils This short document provides an overview of how networks can make a difference to pupil learning	June 2006
How to involve hard-to-reach parents: encouraging meaningful parental involvement with schools - full report This research associate report generates a toolkit of practical strategies to help schools develop parental engagement	October 2011
How to involve hard-to-reach parents: encouraging meaningful parental involvement with schools - summary This research associate summary report explores the strategies to help schools develop parental engagement	October 2011
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Identify and grow your own leaders Practical guidance for people working in schools who have a role in developing new leaders
If I go there will be trouble... - summary Research associate report looking at perspectives of sustainable leadership	May 2010
If I go there will be trouble.... - full report Research associate report looking at perspectives of sustainable leadership	March 2010
Impact of federations on student outcomes Research report comparing federated and non-federated schools to explore the impact of this model of leadership on student outcomes	October 2009
Impartial careers education: Principles into practice National College booklet illustrating the new principles for careers education.	October 2009
Impartial careers education: effective leadership of information, advice and guidance This report summarises aspects of good practice across the secondary schools involved in the National College's research to identify effective leadership approaches to the delivery of Information, advice and guidance (IAG).	June 2009
Improvement through evaluation: exploring the self-evaluation processes used by a sample of schools - full report Examines the use of self-evaluation processes in schools and the implications for school leaders	September 2006
Improvement through evaluation: exploring the self-evaluation processes used by a sample of schools - summary A summary of the use of self-evaluation processes in schools and the implications for school leaders	September 2006
Improving coaching: evolution not revolution How can coaching be used to influence teaching and impact on school improvement and professional development	July 2010
International symposium paper: leadership for 21st century A summary of a 2009 conference focusing on reducing variability, narrowing the achievement gap and enhancing sustainability	February 2010
Introduction to models and partnerships A brief guide to 21st Century school leadership and partnerships	September 2009
It's life...but not as we know it - full report Towards a programme for lifestyle development to enhance personal effectiveness and wellbeing for those leading and managing schools	September 2009
It's life...but not as we know it - summary Towards a programme for lifestyle development to enhance personal effectiveness and wellbeing for those leading and managing schools	September 2009
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Joker in the pack: a think piece from the EMLC and NCSL Futures project A think piece that stimulates debate on the future of technology in schools and learning	June 2007
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Keep your head: governor perspectives on co-headship as part of succession planning - full report Study on the potential for co-headship to help solve the anticipated shortfall in headteachers	August 2008
Keep your head: governor perspectives on co-headship as part of succession planning - summary Study summary on the potential for co-headship to help solve the anticipated shortfall of headteachers	August 2008
Knots and threads: the power of networks An overview of the important elements that underpin successful networks	June 2006
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Leadership Pathways: core elements National College-produced diagram showing core elements of the Leadership Pathways professional development programme.
Leadership and faith: working with and learning from school leaders Identifies key themes emerging from our projects on leading schools of a religious character	June 2005
Leadership coaching - full report An evaluation of the effectiveness of leadership coaching as a strategy to support succession planning	September 2009
Leadership coaching - summary An evaluation of the effectiveness of leadership coaching as a strategy to support succession planning	September 2009
Leadership development and personal effectiveness Examines the relationship between personal effectiveness and leadership development	June 2005
Leadership for closing the gap: full report Report written by the Centre for the Use of Research and Evidence in Education (CUREE), exploring work done by groups of schools on leadership for closing gaps	December 2010
Leadership for closing the gap: summary report Summary of a report exploring the work done by groups of schools in leadership for closing gaps	December 2010
Leadership for parental engagement Identifies five key factors that contribute to the successful leadership of parental engagement, based on findings from groups of schools and children's centres offering extended services	September 2010
Leadership for personalising learning An overview of the issues and implications for leadership of personalised learning	June 2008
Leadership for public value: achieving valuable outcomes for children, families and communities Examines the role of education in creating public value and identifies five tasks which underpin leadership for public value	September 2008
Leadership of parental engagement - a tool to help you audit and improve your practice This resource is for school leaders, children's centre leaders and stakeholders who are already engaging parents in children's education, at whatever level, and who wish to audit and improve their practice in this area of work	August 2011
Leadership succession - framework for action: additional materials More detailed tools and resources for succession planning	June 2007
Leadership succession: a framework for action for dioceses and other providers of schools with a religious character A strategy and set of tools for dioceses to plan, create and manage local strategies for succession planning	July 2010
Leadership succession: an overview Securing the next generation of school leaders through effective succession planning	October 2006
Leadership that promotes the achievement of students with special educational needs and disabilities: full report This report presents the findings from the study into the nature and forms of school leadership that promote the achievement of students with special educational needs and disabilities	December 2011
Leadership that promotes the achievement of students with special educational needs and disabilities: support pack This support pack is designed to promote reflection and discussion about how the school understands the issue of special educational needs and disabilities and how the leadership can develop strategies to promote the achievement of pupils identified with special educational needs and disabilities	December 2011
Leading Islamic Schools in the UK: a challenge for us all - summary Summarises the findings of a study into issues affecting leaders of Islamic schools in the UK	May 2005
Leading Islamic schools in the UK: a challenge for us all - full report Presents the findings of a study into issues affecting leaders of Islamic schools in the UK	May 2005
Leading a research-engaged school A practical guide to understanding research engagement and how it could benefit your school	June 2006
Leading a self-improving school system In his second report, David H Hargreaves argues that the construction of a self-improving school system is an exciting one that should be taken up with enthusiasm	September 2011
Leading and developing parental engagement - auditing templates A practical way of auditing and evaluating how you currently engage with parents and how to focus on future development.	August 2011
Leading appointments Explores issues relating to the recruitment of headteachers and senior leaders, based on a review of research literature from the UK and overseas	June 2006
Leading careers education information advice and guidance (CEIAG) in secondary schools This report summarises the findings of a set of six case studies, undertaken during November 2010, which explored the effective leadership of careers education information advice and guidance (CEIAG) in a small sample of secondary schools in England	April 2011
Leading challenge workshops: a process to support leadership of local change Outlines tools and techniques for hosting a challenge workshop to consider local approaches to Every Child Matters (ECM)	June 2007
Leading coaching in schools This workbook aims to help school leaders make sense of coaching theory and develop approaches to coaching in their schools	September 2005
Leading curriculum innovation in discussion An interactive discussion tool for leading curriculum innovation	June 2007
Leading curriculum innovation in perspective A selection of short think pieces that illuminate thinking on the leadership and development of curriculum innovation	June 2007
Leading curriculum innovation in practice Examples of leading practice in curriculum innovation, to help you develop your own thinking and practice	June 2007
Leading curriculum innovation in primary schools This document explores the skills, processes and practices that are required for leadership for successful curriculum innovation in primary schools and includes tools and resources to assist school leadership teams to develop their curriculum.	September 2010
Leading curriculum innovation: learning from research Explores innovation in curriculum development and proposes a model for the effective leadership of curriculum innovation	June 2007
Leading governors: the role of the chair of governors in schools and academies A leadership development booklet exploring the role of the chair of governors and the support and training that's available	October 2011
Leading personalised learning in schools: helping individuals grow Practical guidance for headteachers who want to learn more about personalised learning	January 2005
Leading sustainable school building project Outlines research and resources for leaders involved in delivering sustainable school building projects	June 2008
Leading sustainable schools: what the research tells us Explores the current state of sustainable development in schools and the qualities needed to lead a sustainable school	June 2008
Leading the change: implementing the new secondary curriculum Resource to support you in the leadership of the new secondary curriculum	March 2010
Leading the research-engaged school: case studies Case studies showing how schools have encouraged teachers to engage with educational research	June 2003
Leading the research-engaged school: why and how school leaders engage with educational research - summary Summarises the conditions which help leaders to engage with research and how leaders support wider teacher engagement with research.	June 2003
Learning conversations in learning networks: transferring knowledge, creating solutions, learning together A step-by-step guide to effective learning conversations
Learning from the middle: a study of the impact of Leading from the Middle in two city schools - summary An insight into how middle leaders in two secondary schools have developed their leadership skills through the Leading from the Middle programme	September 2006
Learning from the middle: a study of the impact of leading from the middle in two city schools - full report A paper examining the key role that key role that middle leaders play in securing school improvement	June 2006
Learning texts Articles by leading scholars and researchers to develop greater understanding of what learning is.	June 2003
Learning to Lead: NCSL's strategy for leadership learning This document provides a concise, informative, strategic overview of leadership learning and the National College's role within this	June 2008
Learning to learn: a key goal in a 21st century curriculum A think piece examining the concept of 'learnacy'
Learning-centred leadership: towards personalised learning-centred leadership Overview of learning-centred leadership and its progression towards becoming personalised learning-centred leadership	June 2003
Lessons from extended schools An overview of the extended schools approach and emerging lessons for leaders of extended schools	March 2006
Lifting the lid on the creative curriculum - full report This study focuses on four successful but very different primary schools, each of which emphasise the importance of a creative curriculum	May 2007
Lifting the lid on the creative curriculum - summary This report summary focuses on four successful but very different primary schools, each of which emphasise the importance of a creative curriculum	May 2007
Local solutions for leadership succession: advice for local areas Supports the development of local strategy for leadership succession	June 2007
Long lasting success: creating strategic and sustainable primary schools - full report Strategic leadership to sustain success in primary schools	June 2007
Long lasting success: creating strategic and sustainable primary schools - summary Strategic leadership to sustain success in primary schools	June 2007
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Mainstream inclusion, special challenges: strategies for children with BESD - full report Research associate report looking at inclusion for children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD)	May 2011
Mainstream inclusion, special challenges: strategies for children with BESD - summary Research associate report looking at inclusion for children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD)	May 2011
Making a difference 2010 This report summarises some of the evidence of the impact that the National College's work with leaders is having on the lives of children and young people	July 2010
Making a difference: a study of effective middle leadership in schools facing challenging circumstances - full report Describes the leadership practice, characteristics and strategies of effective middle leaders	June 2006
Making a difference: a study of effective middle leadership in schools facing challenging circumstances - summary A summary of the leadership practices, characteristics and strategies of effective middle leaders	June 2006
Making the difference: successful leadership in challenging contexts A practical guide to what school leaders can do to improve and energise their schools	June 2006
Managing pupil mobility to maximise learning - full report This research report was carried out to learn about good practice in managing pupil mobility successfully and to inform the practice of others	October 2011
Managing pupil mobility to maximise learning - summary report This research report was carried out to learn about good practice in managing pupil mobility successfully and to inform the practice of others	October 2011
Meeting the challenge: growing tomorrow's school leaders A practical guide to help school leaders develop and retain leadership talent in their schools	June 2004
Mentoring and coaching for new leaders - full report Report of a literature review about the role of coaching and mentoring in the professional development of new headteachers	May 2003
Mentoring and coaching for new leaders - summary Summary of findings from a literature review about the role of coaching and mentoring in the professional development of new headteachers	May 2003
Mentoring: from data to people - full report Explores the role of adult-student mentoring in secondary schools	May 2006
Mentoring: from data to people - summary A summary of a study on adult-student mentoring in secondary schools	May 2006
Mission possible: strategies for managing headship - full report Report into the demands of headship and maintaining a headteacher's energy and enthusiasm for the role	August 2008
Mission possible: strategies for managing headship - summary Summary of a report into the demands of headship and maintaining a headteacher's energy and enthusiasm for the role	August 2008
Moral leadership A think piece exploring the role of ethics, values and morals in leadership
More than a feeling: developing the emotionally literate secondary school - full report Explores how secondary schools can develop an emotional climate that supports effective learning	June 2006
More than a feeling: developing the emotionally literate secondary school - summary A summary of how secondary schools can develop an emotional climate that supports effective learning	June 2006
Mutual support mutual challenge A study of developing support systems for a networked group of school leaders	October 2006
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NCSL tomorrow's leaders today: a guide to achieving equality and diversity in school and children's centre leadership A guide to achieving equality and diversity in school and children's centre leadership	May 2008
Narrowing the gap: reducing within-school variation in pupil outcomes A guide for school leaders to identify and reduce within-school variation	March 2006
National Standards for Headteachers The National Standards reflect the evolving role of heads in the 21st century, as well as incorporating Government thinking and guidance	June 2004
National Standards for Headteachers in focus: extended schools Explores National Standards for Headteachers within the context of extended schools	June 2006
National Standards for Headteachers in focus: nursery schools Explores National Standards for Headteachers within the context of nursery schools	June 2006
National Standards for Headteachers in focus: rural schools An insight into the opportunities and challenges of being headteacher of a rural school	June 2006
National Standards for Headteachers in focus: schools with a religious foundation Explores National Standards for Headteachers within the context of schools with a religious foundation	June 2006
National Standards for Headteachers in focus: small schools Explores National Standards for Headteachers within the context of small primary schools	June 2006
National Standards for Headteachers in focus: urban primary schools Explores the National Standards for Headteachers in an urban primary context	June 2006
Network leadership in action: getting started with networked collaborative enquiry This publication sets out the context and different approaches to carrying out networked collaborative enquiry (NCE).	June 2006
Network leadership in action: getting started with networked school self-evaluation Practical ideas and approaches for schools undertaking collaborative self-evaluation in learning networks	November 2006
Network leadership in action: networked learning study-visits tools and templates This booklet, used in conjunction with Network leadership in action: Getting started with Networked Learning Study-visits, provides everything a network or cluster leader needs to get started with networked learning study-visits.	June 2006
Networked leadership in action: getting started with networked learning study visits - book one This booklet, used in conjunction with Network leadership in action: Nntworked Learning Study-visits tools and templates, provides everything a network or cluster leader needs to get started with networked learning study-visits.	June 2006
Networked learning publications directory Key publications produced by the NLC programme	June 2006
New models of headship: co-headship Report about the place of co-headship in a profession facing headteacher shortages	May 2006
New models of headship: federations - full report Considers the question of whether every primary school needs a headteacher	June 2005
New models of headship: federations - summary Considers the question of whether every primary school needs a headteacher	June 2005
New models of headship: varieties of shared headship - full report Examines the 'shared headship' model of school leadership, including executive headships, federations, co-headships and dual headships	June 2006
New models of headship: varieties of shared headship - summary Examines the 'shared headship' model of school leadership, including executive headships, federations, co-headships and dual headships	July 2006
New secondary curriculum: vision into practice - leadership case studies Key findings from 17 schools identified as having developed good practice in 11-19 curriculum reform	March 2010
No more heroes: does collaboration spell the death of the heroic leader? - full report Explores the tension between competition and collaboration for headteachers	April 2009
No more heroes: does collaboration spell the death of the heroic leader? - summary Explores the tension between competition and collaboration for headteachers	April 2009
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Of leadership, management and wisdom A brief synthesis of selected reports and documents on leadership development	February 2008
On the road: the action learning set (ALS) journey towards becoming a research-engaged school - full report Research associate report exploring how and why research communities are set up within a school	March 2010
On the road: the action learning set (ALS) journey towards becoming a research-engaged school - summary Research associate report exploring how and why research communities can be set up within a school	May 2010
One step ahead of the game: leading change in ICT in support of pupil learning How primary headteachers are using technological advances in order to improve the quality of education for their pupils	August 2007
One step ahead of the game: leading change in ICT in support of pupils learning - summary How primary headteachers are using technological advances in order to improve the quality of education for their pupils	June 2007
One-to-one leadership: coaching in schools - full report Examines how headteachers have made coaching work for their schools and the factors which affect the success of coaching as a leadership tool	June 2003
One-to-one leadership: coaching in schools - summary A summary of how headteachers have made coaching work for their schools and the factors which affect the success of coaching as a leadership tool	June 2003
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Parents matter: how can leaders involve parents in the self-evaluation process and further development of children's centre and extended school services? - full report A report about self-evaluation systems that help children's centre services meet parents' needs	September 2008
Parents matter: how can leaders involve parents in the self-evaluation process and further development of children's centre and extended school services? - summary A summary report about self-evaluation systems that help children's centre services meet parents' needs	September 2008
Partnership working through a school company Introduction to an emerging model of leadership called a school company; a company set up by schools and academies to help work in partnership and deliver local services together	February 2011
Performance beyond expectations - executive summary The executive summary of a study that takes a unique look at how organisations perform beyond expectations in three sectors: business; education and sport	July 2011
Performance beyond expectations - full report This study takes a unique look at how organisations perform beyond expectations in three sectors: business; education and sport	July 2011
Personalised learning in action: does it help to know - summary An investigation into use of Assessment for Learning in four primary schools	April 2006
Personalised learning in action: personalising the curriculum at 14-19 - full report Investigates how schools can transform the 14-19 curriculum to offer students a personalised learning experience	May 2006
Personalised learning in action: personalising the curriculum at 14-19 - summary A summary of how schools can transform the 14-19 curriculum to offer students a personalised learning experience	May 2006
Personalised learning: an overview of the summary report findings An overview of the NCSL Leadership Network Research Associate Programme project on personalised learning	May 2006
Personalising local leadership programmes: assessing the impact on participants Research into the impact of taking part in a personalised, contextualised leadership programme	December 2011
Picturing preferred futures - full report Using case studies to investigate solution-focused approaches to school improvement.	August 2007
Picturing preferred futures - summary Using case studies to investigate solution-focused approaches to school improvement.	August 2007
Positive leadership: introduction An introduction to a collection of papers that prompt educational leaders to reflection on their leadership practice	June 2006
Prepared to lead: how schools, federations and chains grow education leaders Research paper showing that more, and more effective, leadership development is occurring within the workplace and is being led by schools	August 2011
Primary executive heads A study of six primary headteachers who are leading more than one school	June 2006
Primary executive heads - summary An insight into the experiences of six headteachers who are leading more than one school	June 2006
Primary middle leaders - effective practice in action This resource uses learning-centred leadership behaviours to explore the effectiveness of middle leaders in primary schools	June 2006
Priorities, strategies and challenges: proactive leadership in multi-ethnic schools This report focuses on the leadership of schools with substantial numbers of minority ethnic students	June 2004
Promoting a creative curriculum and achieving high standards: Primary leadership considerations - full report Research associate report lookng at how schools can provide a creative, cross-curricular, skills-based curriculum and achieve high standards.	March 2010
Promoting a creative curriculum and achieving high standards: Primary leadership considerations - summary Research associate report looking at how schools can provide a creative, cross-curricular, skills-based curriculum and achieve high standards.	May 2010
Promoting the conditions for positive behaviour, to help every child succeed Study providing a series of commentaries on existing research literature, guidance documents and practitioner-based knowledge regarding pupil behaviour	October 2011
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Raising the bar - full report Examines what successful secondary subject leaders do to raise attainment in their curriculum areas	September 2006
Raising the bar - summary An overview of what successful secondary subject leaders do to raise attainment in their curriculum areas	September 2006
Real-life education: a think piece from the EMLC and NCSL Futures project A think piece that stimulates debate on how schools will need to adapt to deliver education that is fit for 21st century life	June 2007
Realising leadership: children's centre leaders in action The impact of the National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership (NPQICL)	June 2008
Recruiting headteachers and senior leaders: full guidance A practical guide to recruiting and selecting headteachers and senior leaders	June 2006
Recruiting headteachers and senior leaders: seven steps to success An examination of the issues relating to the recruitment of headteachers and senior school leaders and the seven stages in the recruitment process	June 2006
Recruiting headteachers: a planning guide for governors Learning resource to assist governors with recruiting headteachers	September 2008
Remit letter 2011-12 The National College's remit letter from the secretary of state, 2011-12	March 2011
Reservoirs of hope: spiritual and moral leadership in headteachers - full report How headteachers sustain their schools and themselves through leadership based on hope	May 2003
Reservoirs of hope: spiritual and moral leadership in headteachers - summary A summary of how headteachers sustain their schools and themselves through leadership based on hope	May 2003
Resourceful leadership: how directors of children's services improve outcomes for children Research examine a common set of eight behaviours in the leadership practice of DCSs which collectively is best described as resourcefulness as well as looking at leading change, leading in times of shock and managing the political and corporate landscape	February 2011
Responding to local challenges: leaders learning from practice Leadership Network regional initiatives 2007-08	December 2008
Retaining school leaders: a guide to keeping talented leaders engaged A practical guide to retaining headteachers for governors and local authorities	July 2007
Rethinking middle leadership roles in secondary schools - full report Examines how one school has shifted the focus of middle leaders from management to leadership	May 2006
Rethinking middle leadership roles in secondary schools - summary A summary of how one school has shifted the focus of middle leaders from management to leadership	May 2006
Review of the landscape: leadership and leadership development 2008 A review of what is known about effective school leadership and leadership development	June 2008
Ringing the changes: the middle leader's role in leading change Research report examining the role of middle leaders in leading and managing change initiatives	August 2007
Ringing the changes: the middle leaders' role in leading change - summary A report on the role of middle leaders in leading and managing change	August 2007
Rising stars and sitting tenants - full report An insight into deputy headship in one London borough, including how deputies are being prepared for headship	June 2005
Rising stars and sitting tenants - summary An insight into deputy headship in one London borough, including how deputies are being prepared for headship	June 2005
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School Business Management - A quiet revolution, part 1 An overview of evidence showing the development and future of the role of school business managers and the impact they have on schools - part 1	July 2010
School Business Management - A quiet revolution, part 2 An summary of evidence showing the development and future of the role of school business managers and the impact they have on schools - part 2	July 2010
School business management competency framework A guide to continuous professional development (CPD) for school business managers	August 2009
School business managers: their role in distributed leadership - full report Study on the role of the school business manager or bursar in state schools	August 2008
School business managers: their role in distributed leadership - summary Study summary on the role of the school business manager or bursar in state schools	August 2008
School leaders leading the system: NCSL's leadership network in conference A summary of contributions, discussions and ideas generated at the 'School leaders leading the system' Leadership Network conference in 2006	June 2006
School leaders leading the system: system leadership in discussion A discussion tool for exploring key ideas about system leadership, including its role in capacity building and learning	June 2006
School leaders leading the system: system leadership in perspective Highlights emerging thinking on system leadership, including its benefits to learners	June 2006
School leadership in England: contemporary challenges, innovative responses and future trends Describes how school leadership in England has evolved over the past twenty years	December 2008
School leadership today An examination of the changing role of school leadership	September 2009
School leadership: concepts and evidence - summary A summary report from a literature review about school leadership and key implications for leadership development	May 2003
School self-evaluation: a guide for school leaders An introduction to the materials found within the 'Self-evaluation: a guide for school leaders' pack	July 2005
School self-evaluation: a reflection and planning guide for school leaders A practice-oriented guide to school self-evaluation	June 2005
School self-evaluation: background, principles and key learning A report on the use of self-evaluation in schools	June 2005
School self-evaluation: models, tools and examples of practice Practical models, tools and examples for school self-evaluation	June 2005
Schools leading schools II: the growing impact of national leaders of education A review of the National Leaders of Education and National Support Schools Programmes detailing its successes and challenges	June 2010
Schools leading schools: the power and potential of national leaders of education - full report Exploring the roles of National Leaders of Education in addressing the challenges faced by other schools	June 2008
Schools leading schools: the power and potential of national leaders of education - summary Exploring the roles of National Leaders of Education in addressing the challenges faced by other schools	June 2008
Schools learning from their best: the within-school variation (WSV) project Focuses on the concept of using in-school best practice and expertise to tackle within-school variation	June 2008
Schools, communities and social capital: building blocks in the 'Big Society' - full report Research associate report that looks at how effective schools engage with their communities and raise social capital	April 2011
Schools, communities and social capital: building blocks in the 'Big Society' - summary Research associate report that looks at how effective schools engage with their communities and raise social capital	April 2011
Search for the leader inside yourself - full report This research report explores how local learning networks can identify and grow their own future school leaders	May 2006
Search for the leader inside yourself - summary This summary reseach report explores how local learning networks can identify and grow their own future school leaders	May 2006
Second headship A study of second headship in primary and secondary schools	June 2006
Secondary or special school executive heads: a study of heads who are leading two or more secondary or special schools (full report) A study of heads who are leading two or more secondary or special schools	June 2006
Secondary or special school executive heads: a study of heads who are leading two or more secondary or special schools (summary) A study that investigates the ways in which executive headship contributes to school improvement and system leadership.	June 2006
Securing the best for less: making resources go further Outlines the findings of a research project on efficiency with six case study schools	September 2010
Seven strong claims about successful school leadership This report presents seven statements about successful school leadership, along with an overview of the research evidence that backs up these claims	June 2006
Shape-shifters: exploring an alternative approach to learning through the curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 - full report Explores the possibilities for delivering a personalised learning experience for 11-16 year olds	May 2006
Shape-shifters: exploring an alternative approach to learning through the curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 - summary A summary of possibilities for delivering a personalised learning experience for 11-16 year olds	May 2006
Shaping up to the future: a guide to roles, structures and career development in secondary schools A guide to roles, structures and career development in secondary schools	June 2005
Should I stay or should I go? - full report Insights into the sustainability of headship based on the experiences and perspectives of school leaders in the middle years of headship	September 2006
Should I stay or should I go? - summary A summary of the experiences and perspectives of school leaders in the middle years of headship	September 2006
Small school challenges: learning lessons from small school headteachers Leadership from the small school perspective	April 2009
Small, school-based sabbaticals in continuing professional development provision - full report A research associate report looking into the effects of taking a small sabbatical for collaborative continuing professional development	December 2011
Stepping up stepping out: learning about leadership in discussion A discussion tool for exploring school leadership practice and engaging in collaborative inquiry with colleagues	June 2007
Stepping up stepping out: learning about leadership in perspective Three essays on leadership challenges faced by today's school leaders and strategies for addressing them	June 2007
Stepping up, stepping out: learning about leadership in practice Snapshots of school leadership in practice	December 2007
Student leadership and school improvement - summary Recommendations for school leaders implementing a 'students as researchers' initiative as part of the school improvement process	September 2008
Student leadership: investing in tomorrow's leaders for schools and communities An introduction to the Student Leadership Programme with lessons learnt and inspiration taken from the pilot	October 2006
Student-focused strategies: supporting achievement - full report Research associate full report looking at supporting achievement through student-focused strategies	July 2011
Student-focused strategies: supporting achievement - summary Research associate summary report looking at supporting achievement through student-focused strategies	July 2011
Students of Today - Leaders of Tomorrow An overview of the programme called Students of Today - Leaders of Tomorrow, aimed at student leaders	March 2010
Success and sustainability: developing the strategically-focused school Outlines a framework that combines strategic processes with strategic leadership to develop successful and sustainable schools for the future	June 2005
Successful leadership for promoting the achievement of white working-class pupils - full report Identifies leadership characteristics found in schools bucking the national trend in attainment levels, and from this delivers a blueprint for school leadership	November 2008
Successful leadership for promoting the achievement of white working-class pupils - literature review Reviews the evidence of underachievement by pupils from 'white working class' backgrounds since the mid twentieth century and the responses made by policy makers and practitioners in the education service.	November 2008
Successful leadership for promoting the achievement of white working-class pupils - summary Identifies leadership characteristics found in schools bucking the national trend in attainment levels, and from this delivers a blueprint for school leadership	November 2008
Successful leadership for promoting the achievement of white working-class pupils - vignettes These accounts illustrate how leaders in 12 schools are raising the attainment of white British pupils from low-income backgrounds	November 2008
Successful leadership in times of challenge - conference report This international conference explored the skills and attributes of school leaders who have improved outcomes for children and young people over a long period of time.	September 2010
Successful school leadership: what it is and how it influences pupil learning An international review of theory and evidence on the nature of successful school leadership	June 2006
Succession breeds success: how to grow leaders in your governing body Practical guidance on effective succession planning for school governing bodies	October 2007
Succession planning: key themes for school governors Leadership succession guide for school governors	December 2007
Sustainability and renewal - full report Findings from the Leading Sustainable Schools research project	December 2009
Sustainability and renewal - summary Findings from the Leading Sustainable Schools research project	December 2009
Sustainable development action plan Describes our commitment to supporting sustainable development, including how we will embed sustainability into our working practices	March 2007
Sustainable strategies for school improvement - full report Research associate report looking at a sample of schools that have successfully raised attainment under National Challenge	May 2011
Sustainable strategies for school improvement - summary Research associate report looking at a sample of schools that have successfully raised attainment under National Challenge	May 2011
System Leadership through extended headship roles - full report Research associate report that explores the benefits of developing system leaders	April 2011
System leadership among headteachers Key findings from a 2009-10 research programme	November 2011
System leadership in action: leading networks leading the system Explores the ways in which networks can help leaders to develop their capacity for system leadership	June 2006
System leadership in action: system leaders in profile Profiles on system leaders working in schools, learning networks and collaborative partnerships.	June 2006
System leadership in action: what does a system leader do? This discussion tool helps support groups to explore the practice of system leadership. It includes an overview of key roles for system leaders, plus reflective questions and insights into how system leaders have tackled particular issues and challenges.	June 2006
System leadership through extended headship roles - summary Research associate report that explores the benefits of developing system leaders	April 2011
System leadership: does school-to-school-support close the gap? Research into the impact of national leaders of education and national support schools on closing gaps in attainment	December 2011
System leadership: lessons from the literature Principles of system leadership that can be applied within and between institutions	May 2007
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Teacher leaders and reflective practitioners: building the capacity of a school to improve by promoting research and reflection - full report A summary of how one school improved its performance by encouraging staff to review and reflect upon their practice	June 2004
Teacher leaders and reflective practitioners: building the capacity of a school to improve by promoting research and reflection - summary How one school improved its performance by encouraging staff to review and reflect upon their practice	June 2004
Teacher leadership: principles and practice - full report An international review of literature on teacher leadership	June 2003
Teacher leadership: principles and practice - summary A summary of an international review of literature on teacher leadership	June 2003
Teachers' continuing professional development within two clusters of small rural primary schools - full report This research associate report considers teachers' attitudes to, and their understanding of, the meaning and purpose of continuing professional development	October 2011
Teamworking in two dissimilar secondary comprehensive schools: an account of team roles, interaction and interdependence in action An insight into how teachers and their leaders co-operate, interact and depend on each other	June 2005
The 2009 inspection framework: well-being and community cohesion These case studies explore the circumstances in which schools received an overall good or outstanding judgement under the new Ofsted framework and where their work beyond the main attainment targets (that is, around well-being and community engagement) seems to be making a significant contribution to the overall judgement	July 2010
The challenge of leading schools in coastal communities Describes the challenges facing schools and coastal communities, as well as strategies for addressing them	June 2005
The challenges and opportunities of leading and managing an all-age school - full report Recommendations and good practice examples for leadership in all-age schools	August 2007
The challenges and opportunities of leading and managing an all-age school - summary report Research associate report: Recommendations and good practice examples for leadership in all-age schools	August 2007
The changing role and influence of senior support staff in schools A report looking at the role of non qualified teacher status staff in schools who are members of their senior leadership teams	March 2011
The changing role and influence of senior support staff in schools - case study report Case studies that support research into the roles of non qualified teacher status staff who are members of their schools senior leadership team	March 2011
The emergence of system leadership Considers the emergence of the role of system leader within educational system reform	December 2008
The future of leadership A booklet which sets out what some of the world's leading thinkers have to say about leadership	March 2008
The heart of the head - full report The emotional dimension of school leadership	September 2009
The heart of the head - summary The emotional dimension of school leadership	September 2009
The identification, development, succession and retention of leadership talent: an investigation within contextually different primary and secondary schools. Part 1: overview of project report Project report about the potential for 'growing your own leaders' and ways forward for succession planning	March 2006
The impact of gang culture on school leadership - full report This research associate full report explores the role of the school leader in dealing with disaffection and gang related issues in secondary schools.
The impact of gang culture on school leadership - summary report This research associate report explores the role of the school leader in dealing with disaffection and gang related issues in secondary schools.
The impact of networks on pupils, practitioners, organisations and the communities they serve Illustrated by examples from the studies in the review, this report looks at the impact of working in networks on raising attainment and tackling social inclusion and at the role of networks in collaborative continuous professional development (CPD).	June 2006
The impact of workforce reforms: investigating the impact on leadership and the primary school system - full report Investigates the impact of workforce reforms on leadership in primary schools	April 2009
The impact of workforce reforms: investigating the impact on leadership and the primary school system - summary report Investigates the impact of workforce reforms on leadership in primary schools	April 2009
The importance of emotional intelligence to effective school leadership The significance of emotional intelligence amongst primary school headteachers and children's centres	November 2009
The importance of teaching and the role of system leadership In this report, Educational Consultant Robert Hill comments on some of the key lessons learnt from the College's research into system leadership and its relevance to the schools white paper agenda	August 2011
The intelligent gaze: leadership, lead learners and the concept of individual growth This research associate report reflects on the need for significant changes to the learning process in our schools.	June 2002
The intelligent gaze: leadership, lead learners and the concept of individual growth This research associate report reflects on the need for significant changes to the learning process in our schools.
The journey of sustainable schools: developing and embedding sustainability How school leaders are developing and embedding sustainability within their schools and communities.	September 2011
The leadership aspirations and careers of black and minority ethnic teachers This report looks at the career experiences of black and minority ethnic (BME) teachers working in maintained schools across England	November 2009
The new landscape for schools and school leadership - seminar report A summary of the discussion, and the recommendations that emerged from an event in 2012	February 2012
The opportunties and challenges of all-through leadership What are the skills and behaviours required of leaders who work in work all-through settings? This report raises issues and concerns of leaders in this specific school context	July 2011
The relationship between management style and teacher stress Explores whether the management style of department heads affects the levels of stress experienced by teachers in the department	June 2003
The role and purpose of middle leaders in schools - full report Main findings from a review of research on the role of middle leaders	August 2003
The role and purpose of middle leaders in schools - summary Summary report from a review of research on the role of middle leaders	August 2003
The school improvement planning framework: its impact on leadership and ECM in six case study schools This booklet examines various ways in which the schools have made use of the framework and it demonstrates its positive impact on the leadership of ECM	April 2010
Thinking about promotion... what about a leadership position in a faith school in the West Midlands? This publication aims to encourage aspiring leaders to consider applying for senior posts in faith schools	December 2009
Thinking about promotion... what about leading a school with a religious character in London? Information designed to encourage aspiring leaders to consider applying for senior posts in schools with a religious character	January 2011
Thinking ahead - full report Study examining the potential for headeachers and school governors to work together for a more effective school	August 2008
Thinking ahead - summary Study summary on the potential for headeachers and school governors to work together for a more effective school	August 2008
Threads, knots and nets: the impact of trust in leading learning networks - full report This report identifies factors that facilitate the successful development of trust in leading learning networks	May 2007
Threads, knots and nets: the impact of trust in leading learning networks - summary Examines the role of trust in promoting collaborative leadership within learning networks	May 2007
Time for coaching - full report Investigates how and when senior leaders use coaching and the impact it has had on their schools	May 2006
Time for coaching - summary A summary of how and when senior leaders use coaching and the impact it has on their schools	May 2006
Time to think: practical activities for schools and school leaders Practical activities to help individuals and groups to explore leadership ideas using thinking boards	June 2006
Tomorrow's leaders today: developing the next generation of school leaders A discussion paper to help governing bodies understand and respond to issues around finding new school leaders
Tomorrow's leaders today: your next steps Guidance for headship candidates following the completion of the application process	June 2007
Too busy to learn? An introduction to collaborative leadership learning A practical handbook on collaborative learning for headteachers in local learning groups	June 2003
Trust in collaborative working: the importance of trust for leaders of school based partnerships Findings from original research undertaken into the importance of trust as a driver of school-based collaborations	June 2008
Trusting leadership: from standards to social capital Explores the relationship between school leadership and student learning	June 2006
Turning heads: taking a marketing approach to leadership recruitment A resource that examines taking a marketing approach to leadership recruitment	November 2006
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Under the microscope - full report A report about the transformation of academies and the demands on academy leaders	August 2008
Under the microscope - summary A summary report about the transformation of academies and the demands on academy leaders	August 2008
Understanding learning networks Easy access guide distils the findings of the NLC programme into 12 building blocks for collaborative learning networks.	June 2006
Understanding the reasons why schools do or do not fully engage with the ECM/ES agenda An investigation into the factors that influence whether a school fully engages with the Every Child Matters (ECM) and Extended Schools (ES) agendas
United we stand - full report Report into school partnership and the changing nature of schools in a rural context	August 2008
United we stand - summary Summary report into school partnership and the changing nature of schools in a rural context	August 2008
Urban leadership: a toolkit for governors Provides a structured approach for governors selecting a new headteacher	June 2005
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Values into action How headteachers communicate their values and gain stakeholders' commitment to them	June 2003
Virtual leadership: a small school reality? - full report Examines the impact of e-communication on the role of a headteacher in a small school	June 2005
Virtual leadership: a small school reality? - summary A summary of the impact of e-communication on the role of a headteacher in a small school	June 2005
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What are we learning about... effective local solutions to support succession planning? Evidence into practice guide	November 2009
What are we learning about... recruiting leaders for faith schools? This guide brings together key intelligence about recruiting leaders of faith schools	June 2010
What are we learning about...? Creating community links This development tool, published in 2006, aimed to convince school leaders that working closely with the community was a good idea.	June 2006
What are we learning about...? Facilitating learning networks This practical development tool examines what effective facilitation of learning networks looks like in practice	June 2006
What are we learning about...? Leadership and sustainability Internationally renowned education researcher and author Michael Fullan addresses the key question of why local authorities should support networks of schools	June 2006
What are we learning about...? Network facilitation: the power of protocols Facilitators and leaders of collaboratives may want to use this in conjunction with "What are we learning about...? Facilitating learning networks" as a starter point for discussion and a reference point on the various protocols that can be used in network facilitation.	June 2006
What are we learning about...NPQH graduates A guide for attracting NPQH graduates to headship	May 2008
What are we learning about...attracting talented candidates for headship? Key factors surrounding the issue of targeted headteacher recruitment	April 2010
What are we learning about...community leadership in networks An overview of our current knowledge on the role that community leadership plays in establishing effective networks	June 2006
What are we learning about...identifying talent? Key factors surrounding the issue of identifying talent and potential school leaders of the future	April 2009
What are we learning about...recruiting leaders for special schools? Facts and figures behind the special school leadership recruitment market to help succession planners	April 2009
What are we learning about...recruiting primary school headteachers? Key risk and success factors in recruiting primary school headteachers	April 2009
What are we learning about...retaining headteachers? Key factors surrounding the issue of headteacher retention	June 2010
What are we learning about...the school leadership labour market An evidence into practice guide for developing succession planning strategies	May 2008
What does a network leader do? This study into the importance of the network leader and what the key issues and challenges are	June 2006
What does network practice tell us about the impact of networking and collaboration? This summary of the 2005 annual enquiry into the NLC programme presents a collection of case studies examining the impact of working in networks on both the children and the adults involved	June 2006
What we are learning about...leadership of Every Child Matters - full report An overview of the Every Child Matters agenda and school leadership	March 2008
What we are learning about...leadership of Every Child Matters - summary An overview of the Every Child Matters agenda and school leadership	March 2008
What we know about school leadership An overview of what is known about school leadership drawn from National College practitioner enquiries, seminars, think tanks and literature reviews	May 2007
What would schools be like if they were truly dedicated to helping all young people become confident, competent lifelong learners? Identifies ways in which teachers can help young people become better learners	September 2000
What's good about leading schools in challenging circumstances? An insight into the experiences of headteachers of challenging schools and what we can learn from their motivations and leadership characteristics.	October 2006
Where do system leaders come from? A think piece exploring the practices of networked learning and system leadership	January 2006
Where teachers can lead: developing teacher leadership Examples of programmes and practices to engage teachers in the leadership of schools	June 2006
Working better together: a practical guide for embarking upon in-school collaborative development - full report A practical guide to support those embarking on in-school collaborative development	April 2009
Working better together: a practical guide for embarking upon in-school collaborative development - summary A practical guide to support those embarking on in-school collaborative development	April 2009
Working together is success - full report How successful headteachers build and develop effective leadership teams: full version	April 2009
Working together is success - summary How successful headteachers build and develop effective leadership teams: summary version	April 2009
Working together: helping community leadership work in practice Practical guidance to help school leaders engage more effectively and authentically with their communities, other agencies and organisations	June 2006
Working together: how local authorities and dioceses are jointly supporting effective succession planning and leadership development in schools This publication illustrates and promotes some of the excellent collaborative work that is currently being undertaken between local authorities and dioceses in support of school succession planning	April 2010
Writing research and enquiry summaries This practical booklet was produced by the National College and the Centre for the Use of Research Evidence in Education (CUREE) to assist people in writing informative, attractive and useable research summaries for teachers in networks.	June 2006
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Your ability to secure accountability Guidance for headship candidates about securing accountability and how to demonstrate this at interviews	November 2007
Your application Advice and guidance for the headship application process	June 2007
Your financial expertise Guidance for tackling financial questions in a headship interview	June 2007
Your interview Information and advice about what to expect from the interview process for a headteacher position and useful advice on how to shine at the interview, how to deal with panel interviews and difficult questions, and how to review your interview technique	August 2008
Your job market Guidance on the job market for headship candidates	November 2007
Your selection centre Guidance for headship candidates attending a selection centre	November 2007