Part leadership manual, part short novel, this unique best-seller uses dialogues between a novice and a master teacher and between a new and a seasoned principal to illuminate how viewing a problem through a different lens - political, human resources, structural, or symbolic - can reveal the right solution

By considering current debates around the alleged failure of multiculturalism this book invites early years practitioners and students to look at the work they are, or will be doing, in relation to cultural diversity

With play a central part of new early years initiatives in all parts of the UK, this book will be essential reading for all early years students and practitioners.

Hoe vertaalt u liberale waarden naar de weerbarstige praktijk van het gemeentebestuur? In de wereld van de lokale politiek draait het om keuzes: hoeveel ruimte geeft u de markt, waar ligt de grens van overheidsingrijpen, en hoe houdt u de gemeente dicht bij haar inwoners?

Dit boek helpt raadsleden en lokale bestuurders om bij zulke vragen hun liberale kompas te behouden. Het liberale gedachtegoed wordt niet als abstracte theorie besproken, maar als een praktische leidraad voor het dagelijks b...

New and updated edition of this popular core text helping students build confidence and understanding of leadership practice for EYPS.

A new mainstream textbook on primary English for those training to teach in primary education, carefully written to be relevant for the changing education landscape of the next few years.

Using historical evidence and interviews with high-profile decision-makers in Education, this book analyses education policy in England and Wales since the Second World War.

Carrying out leadership research in educational establishments can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. This accessible book offers sound practical advice and a clear conceptual framework for this research.

This provocative book approaches education reform by highlighting what works, while also demonstrating what can be accomplished if we redefine conventional schools. We can make the schools we have more efficient, more effective, and more equitable, all while creating powerful opportunities to support all aspects of students' development.