Schools of Thought: Lessons to learn from schools doing things differently

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Gain fascinating insights into schools with distinctive philosophies from around the world and reflect on the lessons we can learn for our own schools and classrooms. Hear how leaders teach creativity at The Royal Ballet School, how faith schools foster curiosity and critical thinking, and how schools in Silicon Valley take lessons from the world of tech. With exclusive interviews from over 20 unique schools worldwide, Schools of Thought will prompt you to ask penetrating questions of your own practice and challenge you to think more broadly and more deeply about the principles and practices behind education in a changing world. A must-read for the thoughtful educator who wants to expand their horizons and learn from a diverse range of schools in developing their vision, values and ethos and prepare their pupils for the modern world.

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A fascinating, thought-provoking book that more than fulfils its aim to promote debate and to encourage reflection on the purpose and ethos of schools in what is an increasingly complex global environment. * Patrick Derham, Former Head Master of Westminster School @PatrickDerham *
Schools of Thought has managed to capture an amazingly rich eco-system of diverse and successful schools; it got me reflecting and challenged my thinking about what makes a 'good school' from cover to cover! * Patrick Ottley-OConnor, Executive Principal of North Liverpool Academy & the Northern Schools Trust @ottleyoconnor *

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David James has been a teacher for over twenty years. He has edited and written a number of textbooks for Cambridge University Press and Hodder. He has co-edited two collections of essays for Routledge: World Class and The State of Independence. He is a fortnightly columnist for the TES and also occasionally contributes to mainstream publications (most recently to The Critic). David is a founding member of the Independent Schools Inspectorate Education Advisory Board, as well as an experienced inspector of schools. Find David on Twitter @drdavidajames. Jane Lunnon has been a teacher for over twenty years and has had a variety of roles including Senior Deputy Head at Wellington College, Deputy Head at Prior's Field School and Head of Wimbledon High School. Jane is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company Education Committee, a trustee of the Royal Springboard Foundation, sits on the Board of Governors of Newland House and King Edwards School, Witley, is secretary of the GSA London Region Heads division and sits on the HMC Universities Committee. She is currently head of Alleyn's School in London. You can find Jane on Twitter @_JaneLunnon.