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Applying Growth Mindset to School Leadership

Applying Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset to School Leadership I finally got around to reading Carol Dweck’s Mindset: Changing The Way You Think To Fulfil Your Potential this summer. I didn’t realise it had a section on leadership. The growth mindset philosophy teaches that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, good strategies, and help …

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Developing Resilience as a School Leader

Introduction Resilience is an essential trait for school leaders, especially in the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of education in the United Kingdom. Resilient leaders are better equipped to handle the challenges that come their way, learn from their experiences, and maintain an optimistic outlook, even in difficult circumstances. According to a guardian article are “Exhausted, …

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Successfully Completing Group Interview Tasks: School Leadership

Group Interview Tasks In the competitive landscape of senior leadership positions in the UK education sector, it is crucial for aspiring Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers to stand out from the crowd. One of the most challenging aspects of the interview process for these roles often involves collaborative group interview tasks. In this article, we will …

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School Leadership: developing a Vision for your School

Creating a School Vision This is part of a series of posts based on my NPQH learning. A strong, aspirational vision is crucial for any school to thrive and achieve its full potential. It provides clarity and purpose, guiding strategic decisions around curriculum, priorities, resource allocation, and progress monitoring. An effective vision rallies and motivates …

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Imposter Syndrome? or Are You Just a Reluctant or Incomplete Leader?

Reluctant and Incomplete School Leaders As I complete my NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) I have been reflecting on myself as a leader and the things I am trying to develop. Through the process of reflection, I came across a few theories that I think are linked, and possibly affect a lot of leaders …

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A Quick Guide to Completing a School Leadership Application & Personal Statement

Writing a School Leadership Application that will get you an Interview Completing a school leadership personal statement and application form can be a daunting task. With time invested in preparation and attention to detail, you can increase your chances of being selected for the role. I recommend signing up to the Key for School Leaders …

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Effective Courageous and Difficult Conversations for Leaders in School.

How to Have Difficult Conversations in Schools Leading difficult conversations is not about power or forcing people to do as they are told. It is about accountability, gaining buy-in and building trust. When holding conversations around practice, or conflict there will be specific elements of people management but that is not leadership. As a leader …

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NPQSL: Final Project

I want to share my project. Examples online are few and far between. I have had to redact some parts and evidence for obvious reasons and being an SEN provision my focus is unlikely to be the same but I hope the content and style should give you some pointers. All I ask is that you take the time to share Inclusiveteach.com with your colleagues.

6 Practical Ways To Make Your CPD More Effective

6 Essential Practical Elements of Effective CPD Training is big business. The reason for this is because Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is such a wide term. A school’s training budget can cover a multitude of areas, non teaching and learning areas such as: health and safety, food hygiene, seagull avoidance, first aid, fire awareness, the …

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School Leadership: Leading Through Trust

Leading Through Trust. An NPQML Reflection Clearly leading through trust is a hugely important element in the atmosphere of a school ecosystem. Given the level of vulnerability of our students the organic trust (Bryk and Schneider (2002)) within the school community is of paramount importance. However it should never be unquestioning. This would lead to …

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How to Run Effective Meetings: School Leadership Expert Tips

How to Run Effective Meetings: Leadership Expert Tips

How to Run Effective Meetings as a School Leader Meetings are a fundamental aspect of effective school communication and collaboration within and between teams. Not all meetings are created equal, and poorly run meetings can be counterproductive and waste valuable time. To ensure your meetings are productive and impactful, let’s explore some insights from leadership …

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