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Articles & Blogs

In this section, we share articles and blogs written by members of our core group. Some are focused on the need for change and others on examples of practice we can learn from. We aim to unpack some of the theory and emerging practice in this area to contribute to the wider debate and provide practical examples for others to learn from.

Rethinking Leadership Through Curriculum Innovation

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, reimagining leadership is imperative. At Three Spires, we champion a comprehensive and innovative approach that transcends traditional frameworks. Discover how our recent curriculum review roundtable empowered...
  • Three Spires Trust

Reflections on Leadership Development: ‘What else, What next, What if?’

Effective school leadership is vital for educational success but defining it is complex. The "What Else? What Next? What If?" report sparks essential dialogue on enhancing leadership development. By combining evidence-based practices...
  • Ambition Institute

Being good and doing good: It’s time to spread compassionate leadership

I remember the moment, a number of years ago, when a headteacher said to me 'I want my school to be a place fit to house the human spirit'. That really struck...
  • Director

The collective effort of change

It’s been an incredible week. I have connected with so many brilliant people and my brain is just buzzing and full of ideas and reflections. A few of them......
  • Big Education Trust

Balancing the Paradox: Rethinking Leadership for Teacher Agency

Given the current context our school leaders work in - where funding shortages, an exponential rise in child poverty, squeezed public services and a growing teacher recruitment and retention crisis are creating...
  • Greater Manchester Education Trust

Rethinking leadership – what I wish I had known!

My first headship, in 2004, was at a school languishing at the bottom of the national league tables. Deemed a ‘failing’ school, and part of the then Fresh Start Initiative, it closed...
  • Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South
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