Leading the Sustainable School: Distributing Leadership to Inspire School Improvement

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When Debra Massey took over as Head of Howe Dell it had a deficit budget, falling numbers on roll, poor SATs results and an ever-delayed new school build. Within a year the school was oversubscribed and attendance significantly improved - and the pupils say it's down to the school's Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) curriculum. In Leading the Sustainable School, Debra explains how making leadership the right - and responsibility - of every stakeholder, taking a few risks and using common sense can improve school attainment and enjoyment. Each chapter begins with a case study illustrating a challenge or initiative, followed by action points to apply to your own setting. From developing a team of leaders, to self-evaluation tools, this book offers practical advice on raising standards in an efficient and sustainable way. The companion website for the book features training tools to use with staff and links to useful websites, making this a complete package for current or aspiring leaders.

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Failing to Fantastic in two years - an inspiration! This book is poignant, honest and ultimately shows a single-minded, collective tenacity of purpose. A must for all leaders in schools.' Sandie Taylor, Education Officer, RES Group, UK
An inspirational book, from an inspirational leader. This book gives school leaders confidence to drive their own vision, giving insight into the development of clear strategy and a contextual understanding leading to clear school improvement. This should be on the reading list of all educationalists, newly qualified teachers to aspirant and current heads. Debra Massey has brought academic theory to reality, and genuinely impacted on children's lives by raising aspiration and achievement in her community.' Chris Wheatley, National Leader of Education and Headteacher of Candleby Lane School, Nottinghamshire, UK

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Debra Massey is Head of Howe Dell school in Hertfordshire, UK. Debra won Head Teacher of East of England 2009 and Howe Dell, the UKs first zero carbon school, won the East of England DCSF Sustainable Schools Award 2010.