CPD Team

This post was written by Deirdre Torrance of University of Edinburgh and summer school delegate.

Andy Hargreaves was given the challenging role of sustaining an entire day at the Summer School on School Leadership. He engaged delegates throughout the day with interaction and good humour. The subject matter was informed and informative, covering:

• policy development past and present
• features of sustainable leadership
• the 5 pillars of purpose
• the 3 principles of professionalism
• the 4 catalysts of coherence
• and the 3 outriders of reform

Lessons learned from 5 R&D initiatives across the globe were used to illustrate key points throughout and clear messages were delivered which challenge school leadership practice and Scottish policy development. His analysis of what makes Finland successful was particularly useful.

 It was a privilege to engage with colleagues in discussion and debate throughout the day.

Categories: Leadership, SummerSchool08