How to Run a School: A Manual for School Leadership

Headteachers need to have a view on every possible aspect of running a school and be able to justify and articulate a set of values that tie into their vision.This essential text considers every aspect of leading a school, from the technical to the visionary, enabling you to support the best holistic educational outcomes for children. Written by experienced Headteacher and best-selling author, Andrew Hampton, the book examines school leadership from four angles - how to lead pupils, staff, parents and Governors.Full of practical strategies to help readers respond to the challenges and dilemmas of running a school, the chapters provide valuable insights into key topics such as inspection, behaviour, curriculum, crisis management, safeguarding, budgeting, and parent partnerships.Throughout, there is a focus on building personal and professional resilience and ways to become emotionally robust. Written for new and aspirant Headteachers across the primary and secondary phases, as well as e