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    Keeping Our Heads

    Viv Grant discusses the evolution of the Head Teacher role.

         Keeping Our Heads

    Viv Grant discusses the evolution of the Head Teacher role.
    Amjad Ali

    Find out more about Amjad Ali as a current senior leader and co-founder of #BAMEed
    Amjad Ali

    Find out more about Amjad Ali as a current senior leader and co-founder of #BAMEed
    Mike Buchanan

    Find out more about Mike Buchanan as a National Leader of Education, Head teacher, Governor and Executive Coach.
    Mike Buchanan

    Find out more about Mike Buchanan as a National Leader of Education, Head teacher, Governor and Executive Coach.
    Making a Difference with Leadership Matters

      It’s not just the new tool that we have introduced that makes the new update so exciting. Based upon…

         Making a Difference with Leadership Matters

      It’s not just the new tool that we have introduced that makes the new update so exciting. Based upon…
    Leadership Lessons from Les Mis

    "There is nothing like a dream to create the future." Les Miserables   The world's longest running musical, Les Miserables, can teach leaders more than what…
    Leadership Lessons from Les Mis

    "There is nothing like a dream to create the future." Les Miserables   The world's longest running musical, Les Miserables, can teach leaders more than what…
    Defining Professional Learning – Learning From an American Approach

    Sue Bull explains the new American Bill ‘Teachers Professional Learning – Definition and Standards’ and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of standardised professional learning in UK schools.

    Defining Professional Learning – Learning From an American Approach

    Sue Bull explains the new American Bill ‘Teachers Professional Learning – Definition and Standards’ and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of standardised professional learning in UK schools.

    A Journey of Leadership: Foundations as Excellence

    In his first article for Leadership Matters, Mehar Brar explores the correlation between effective development as a leader and the world of martial arts.

    A Journey of Leadership: Foundations as Excellence

    In his first article for Leadership Matters, Mehar Brar explores the correlation between effective development as a leader and the world of martial arts.

    Making the Leap - Part 2

    Building upon her previous article on becoming a head teacher, Jill Berry provides more in depth analysis of what is required on the journey from deputy headship to headship.
    Making the Leap - Part 2

    Building upon her previous article on becoming a head teacher, Jill Berry provides more in depth analysis of what is required on the journey from deputy headship to headship.
    On Workload

    In this chapter from 'Managing Teacher Workload', Mary Myatt examines how to use planning, data management and marking to monitor your personal workload in order to maximise your effectiveness.

    On Workload

    In this chapter from 'Managing Teacher Workload', Mary Myatt examines how to use planning, data management and marking to monitor your personal workload in order to maximise your effectiveness.

    Transformation

    "Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." - George Bernard Shaw Read, listen and watch some sound advice on change and pick up some ideas for your own leadership transformation.

         Transformation

    "Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." - George Bernard Shaw Read, listen and watch some sound advice on change and pick up some ideas for your own leadership transformation.
    The Power of Love

    Andrew Morrish describes the success of the Victoria Academies Trust’s ‘Standing Out’ conference that was designed to help staff fall in love with teaching again.

    The Power of Love

    Andrew Morrish describes the success of the Victoria Academies Trust’s ‘Standing Out’ conference that was designed to help staff fall in love with teaching again.

    Winning Behaviours

    Sky Cycling, the world's most successful team, employ a Head of Winning Behaviours. Fran Millar looks after the values, culture and people of Team Sky. Her focus is on continuous improvement. Here are ten lessons that Team Sky can provide for schools
    Winning Behaviours

    Sky Cycling, the world's most successful team, employ a Head of Winning Behaviours. Fran Millar looks after the values, culture and people of Team Sky. Her focus is on continuous improvement. Here are ten lessons that Team Sky can provide for schools
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    Dr Jo Saxton

    Read more about Dr Jo Saxton, an academic and school leader with a passion for curriculum, ITT, setting up Free Schools and understanding how to build a MAT.

    22 Things a Great School Does

    This best practices report was endorsed by Dame Sylvia Morris who wrote: “Dr Saxton's paper is clear about what constitutes best practice and provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the implications for education policy and practice.”

     Action Plans, Subject Knowledge, Professional Development...

    Interview with Dr Jo Saxton

    Dr Jo Saxton shares her views on her own leadership journey as well as the current leadership landscape for schools. Jo talks about why she got into education, who inspires her, and what the biggest challenge currently is for school leaders.

     Challenges, Leadership Development, Opinion, Personal...

    Jo Saxton: Explaining The Best Leaders

    Drawing on her own experiences Jo Saxton tells us how she feels the best leaders display integrity, adaptability and the actual embodiment of the school’s values.

     Leadership Development, Personal Experience, Psychology of...

    Jo Saxton: Can Leaders Be Made

    Dr Jo Saxton explains the importance in developing leadership skills in order to get the most out of your school’s team.

    Personal Experience, Leadership Development
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    Special Reports

    Leadership Matters: Phase 2 Update

    Over the last 6 months, Leadership Matters has worked with over 630 schools to provide high quality leadership development and a new approach to helping teachers to lead. We are now proud to announce that the next stage of the Leadership Matters Movement is finally here!