Research and analysis

Establishing and leading new types of school

Research into how new types of school are being established and lead.

From:
National College for Teaching and Leadership
Published
15 January 2013

Applies to England

Documents

Establishing and leading new types of school: challenges and opportunities for leaders and leadership

Ref: PB1093

PDF, 1.81 MB, 90 pages

Establishing and leading new types of school: challenges and opportunities for leaders and leadership - executive summary

Ref: PB1093-ES

PDF, 383 KB, 6 pages

Details

This research looks at university technical colleges (UTCs), studio schools and free schools. It looks at a sample of these school types, established in 2011 and 2012.

The research looks specifically at:

  • how these schools recruit and select their leaders
  • the skills and experience of the school leaders
  • the specific challenges involved in establishing new schools
  • how these schools operate to achieve success
  • the support that benefits these schools the most
Published 15 January 2013

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