Pupils and Staff

Blatchford’s A Practical Guide to the National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers: A Chapter by Chapter Review, Chapter 5 Domain Two, Excellent Headteachers: pupils and staff

Chapter 5 moves on to Domain 2: Excellent Pupils and Staff. The six characteristics that make up this domain of the National Standards of Excellence for Head teachers are as follows: Demand ambitious standards for all pupils and staff overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact …

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Blatchford’s A Practical Guide to the National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers: A Chapter by Chapter Review, Chapter 3 Preamble

Chapter 3 begins with a restatement of the preamble on the role of the headteacher “Headteachers occupy an influential position in society and shape the teaching profession. They are lead professionals and significant role models within the communities they serve. The values and ambitions of headteachers determine the achievements of schools. They are accountable for …

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Blatchford’s A Practical Guide to the National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers: A Chapter by Chapter Review, Chapter 2 Purpose

After faulting Blatchford for a somewhat truncated international perspective in Chapter 1, I am delighted to say that Chapter 2 was a clear and forceful explanation of the purpose of the National Standards of Excellence. Blatchford begins with the stated aims of the standards which are worth reproducing: To inspire public confidence in headteachers To …

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