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The Curriculum Compendium
From influential primary headteacher Rae Snape, author of The Headteacher's Handbook, comes The Curriculum Compendium, the ultimate guide to curriculum design.Drawing on a wide range of primary school examples and linked to the four areas of the Oftsed framework, The Curriculum Compendium examines situations in which schools have successfully designed curricula to meet the needs of their pupils. Full of inspiring real-life case studies, this book encourages teachers and school leaders to rethink, transform, improve and enhance their curriculum.Written by members of staff at leading schools, each case study provides the reader with a range of suggested approaches to try. They explore the context of the school, the intent, implementation and impact behind the curriculum vision, how the school turned the vision into reality, along with key takeaways for other schools.
The Curriculum Compendium
From influential primary headteacher Rae Snape, author of The Headteacher's Handbook, comes The Curriculum Compendium, the ultimate guide to curriculum design. Drawing on a wide range of primary school examples and linked to the four areas of the Oftsed framework, The Curriculum Compendium examines situations in which schools have successfully designed curricula to meet the needs of their pupils. Full of inspiring real-life case studies, this book encourages teachers and school leaders to rethink, transform, improve and enhance their curriculum. Written by members of staff at leading schools, each case study provides the reader with a range of suggested approaches to try. They explore the context of the school, the intent, implementation and impact behind the curriculum vision, how the school turned the vision into reality, along with key takeaways for other schools.
Thrive
Thrive explores the purpose of education in a transforming world and how young people can thrive in this unpredictable environment.
Outstanding School Leadership
An insightful book for school leaders, it offers support to address the demands and pressures faced by leaders when they come into post and provides top tips for getting a school to 'outstanding' status (and keeping it there!). Peter Hughes, the CEO of Mossbourne Federation, explains his journey of breaking barriers in education and running one of the most successful schools in the country. By reflecting on his career, he offers up a blueprint for successful leadership in schools. From recruitment to improving attainment, being mission-driven to knowing when to take risks, the book provides a replicable framework of support for leaders throughout, and gives practical tips and examples of practices that are proven to work. The recurring themes of persistence, risk and motivation inspire the reader to understand what it means to be an exceptional school, and the examples and strategies provided help the reader to walk away with actionable steps to build upon their own leadership skills and sustain an 'outstanding' school status.
Flipping Schools: Why it's time to turn your school and community inside out
This brilliant book, focused on the education of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children, offers a radical critique of traditional approaches to school improvement. The text argues for a movement away from the focus on social mobility to placing equity at the heart of school leadership. It suggests moving from improvement to social justice through a re-examination of the school's role in relation to its communities. The book is evidence-based and combines a focus on moral leadership with strategies to turn principle into practice.
The Empathy Instinct
'If we hope to meet the moral test of our times, then I think we're going to have to talk more about the "empathy deficit". The ability to put ourselves in somebody else's shoes, to see the world through somebody else's eyes . . .' Barack Obama Empathy is the power of understanding others, imaginatively entering into their feelings. It is a fundamental human attribute, without which mutually co-operative societies cannot function. In a revolutionary development, we now know who has it, who lacks it and why. Via the MRI scanner we are mapping the human brain. This is a new frontier that reveals a host of beneficial ideas for childcare, teens challenged by the internet, the justice system, dec...
Impact
From influential Executive Headteacher Nick Hart comes Impact, a practical framework for improving academic and pastoral outcomes for pupils, helping them thrive and succeed. Impact provides a strategy for thinking about, planning for and maximising the impact of teaching in your school. All educational establishments require leaders and teachers who can make a difference, regardless of the community context, age range or Ofsted grading of the school. This book condenses the knowledge that educators need and offers practical steps to improve academic attainment and progress, as well as pastoral outcomes such as social and emotional development, behaviour, attendance and wellbeing.Impact is i...
Riding the Waves
In this positive and inspiring book, James Hilton, author of Leading from the Edge and Ten Traits of Resilience, explores how primary and secondary school leaders can find fulfilment in their challenging roles in order to lead their schools successfully.Career satisfaction is central to leading a happy, healthy and effective school, but recognising the positive aspects of school leadership can be difficult at a time of extreme pressure, high accountability, constant change and seemingly impossible demands. Riding the Waves offers practical strategies, advice, reflective questions and activities for developing the fulfilling aspects of school leadership to carry school leaders through these c...
Outdoor Play for Healthy Little Minds
This essential resource is designed to help busy early years practitioners to support the mental health of young children through outdoor play. Promoting social and emotional wellbeing in childhood has never been more important, and outdoor play is a crucial tool to build resilience, develop healthy relationships, and boost self-esteem. Using relatable case studies that demonstrate achievable change, the book is full of practical advice and strategies for exploring nature in both natural and man-made landscapes, and includes guidance on how to co-create inviting play spheres with children. Each chapter provides: Adaptable and cost-effective activities designed to help children feel more conf...
