192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
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The success of urban schools is a critical factor in the future of society. A dramatic statement for sure, but justified by the fact that eighty-nine per cent of the UK population live in urban areas.
Traditionally, 'inner-city' schools have presented some of the greatest challenges to educators. With the ever increasing numbers of pupils and changing demographics, many urban schools now face... Read more
INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 GETTING ONE'S HEAD AROUND HEADSHIP; Chapter 2 CREATING A VISION; Chapter 3 CREATING SELF-ESTEEM; Chapter 4 MARKETING THE SCHOOL; Chapter 5 THE PEOPLE TO DO THE JOB; Chapter 6 PROMOTING LEARNING; Chapter 7 GETTING THINGS ORGANIZED; Chapter 8 PAYING FOR IT ALL; Chapter 9 MANAGING THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS; Chapter 10 THE SCHOOL AT THE CENTRE OF THE COMMUNITY; Chapter 11 DEALING WITH THE ENEMY; APPENDIX 1; APPENDIX 2; APPENDIX 3; REFERENCES; INDEX;
Biography
Jim Donnelly is a respected and successful headteacher, with personal experience of working in and leading urban schools for more than 30 years. He is the author of many books, including Career Development for Teachers and The Deputy Headteachers Handbook, both now published by RoutledgeFalmer.
