Successful schools continue to be successful when heads change - and the same is true of unsuccessful schools, says research from Policy Exchange.
Head teachers' leaders rejected the claim as "nonsense".
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Heads 'do not improve schools'
Published: 15 May, 2007
Changing head teacher in a struggling school is not likely to lead to major improvements, suggests research. Although the government has placed much emphasis on school leadership, research from a think tank says the impact of changing head teacher is limited. Successful schools continue to be successful when heads change - and the same is true of unsuccessful schools, says research from Policy Exchange. Head teachers' leaders rejected the claim as "nonsense". Related articles: |
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