Lessons Learned: A life in education

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Drawing on 38 years of experience, Brian Lightman's perceptive and thoughtful book is a reflective account of his career, looking at the development of the education system both from his perspective as a teacher and school leader and, more recently, as one involved in national policy. Major themes include the disruptive impact of the electoral cycle that has consistently led to a failure for developments to be properly embedded, and a visceral criticism of what the author sees as a highly polarised and divided education service in the Michael Gove era. The final section makes the case for a radical change to the culture that pervades our education service.

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Brian Lightman was General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders from 20102016. Brian is acknowledged as an authority on the English and Welsh education systems. His broad experience spanning 38 years has included 2 headships, being an external examiner and an Estyn inspector.