School Leadership in the 21st Century

Education reform continues to be a dominating feature of education in the UK and many other countries throughout the world. As a result of this, it is now more important than ever that headteachers and school managers develop the skills which will enable them to manage their new responsibilities effectively. InSchool Leadership in the 21st Centuryall the major aspects of school leadership are discussed, including: strategical and ethical dimensions of leadership; leading and managing change; leading and managing staff in high performance schools; information for student learning and organizational learning; and transformation of schools in the 21st century.

Brent Davies is Professor of Leadership Development at the University of Hull.