secondary leadership

Is secondary school remodelling a red herring?

New research by a leading educationalist warns that until flaws in schools performance measurements are solved, league tables and school report cards should be ignored. According to the research, attempts to measure pupil progress while at secondary school are doomed to failure due to a lack of reliable data. Here, Stephen Gorard, Professor of Education Research at the University of Birmingham, discusses his research.

Q&A: What is the IAG strategy all about?

At some point in their careers most teachers have been asked by pupils for guidance about different education pathways and careers options. Now, the Government’s Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) strategy places schools at the heart of this process. So what is the IAG strategy all about, and what do teachers need to know?

Keeping their options open – what you need to know

Over the next couple of months young people in schools and colleges face some of their most important educational choices. But how have the 14-19 reforms enhanced the options available? And how can staff be best prepared to deal with questions that come their way?

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Engaged and motivated students

Engaged learners have the potential to constructively impact on the school in many ways; including improving performance and attendance, which in turn could positively affect exam grades, league tables and consequently enhance the school’s status.

Getting through the Diploma Gateway

Over 1,000 schools and colleges offered the Diploma last year and a further 1,330 are now offering the qualification this academic year. As consortia prepare submissions to deliver the Diploma in 2011, we look at what the 'Diploma Gateway' application process entails and how consortia manage their applications.

We need an education system that excites children

The nation needs an education system that excites and stimulates children, providing them with the learning they need to fulfill their potential. This means providing a curriculum of practical and vocational learning alongside theoretical study.

in the latest issue

Does parity of esteem make sense?

Seeking equality between vocational and academic qualifcations is a dead end debate, argues Tim Oates.

Judgement day

I was a failing head: In part three of our series, the inspection team deliver their damning verdict and wonder why the head is not 'in pieces'

Now they mean business

In education’s brave new world the work of the school business manager is undergoing profound change. SLT investigates.

New training for a new role

Sweeping changes to headship and education itself have prompted a redesign for the UK’s foremost school leadership qualifcation. Nicola Mott and Bridget Hanney explain.

essential reading

Constructing History 11-19

This book describes and exemplifies strategies for teaching history across the 11-19 age range in rigorous and enjoyable ways.

Cooperative Learning & Social Studies

This book is an excellent guide formaking social studies exciting and active,while covering course content.

Building Learning Power (BLP) in Action

The book considers the role of each Learning-Power disposition on pupils learning

Cooperative Learning & Wee Science

Lessons cover popular primary science topics such as: rainbows, magnets, senses, leaves, electricity, rain forest, seeds, sounds, fish, helicopters, rocks, temperature.

An Inspector Calls

Peel away the layers of Priestley’scomplex drama to appreciate thispowerful warning play,

in the latest issue

School Leadership Today (formerly Managing Schools Today) cover image

Cover story: The Elephant in the classroom.
Trend: Ofsted-too broad a remit?
Is there a future for language teaching?
A sporting chance.
High-impact coaching tools.
Minimising disruption.
Helping parents helping children.
Abuse allegations: a practical guide.

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