Purpose: This paper explores how school leaders seek to promote social justice agendas within the context of multi-ethnic schools in England. Design/methodology/approach: The paper draws on data from five case-study secondary schools in England. Qualitative data was derived from interviewing principals in each institution together with interviews…

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to critique the strengths and weaknesses of the National College for School Leadership (NCSL). The primary purpose of the NCSL is to improve student attainment levels through enhancement of leadership capacity within England's government schools. The critique aims to include the issues of strategic…

The purpose of the study was to ascertain preceptions, by teachers, of some features of secondary school functioning. Results showed that, while there were differences in preceptions between those classified as having low or high status, there were also differences associated with particular interests. (Author/IRT)

It seems evident that heads in the English schools in the northwest have tended to retain control of both physical and human resources at the same time as there has been development toward participative management. (Author/IRT)

Discusses issues involving management training among schools, colleges, and universities in England and Wales. Identifies four major areas of contention that have emerged since changes in inservice training finances have been applied by local education authorities and providing institutions. (CJH)

This paper suggests that educational administrators have yet to examine closely the questions of social and political philosophy that underlie their decisions. A number of contextual factors within which these philosophical issues may be discussed are examined. (Author/MLF)

Examines the corporate approach to English local government management, examines the role of the chief education officer, and describes the current political environment of English local government. Concludes that some form of corporate management is inescapable and, under some conditions, could be beneficial. (Author/IRT)

Considers the important features of the English decentralized framework for resource allocation--the participants, the influences upon them, the circumstances in which decisions are made, and the guidance available to decision-makers. (Author/IRT)

The main findings were that, in its present form, the Staff Morale Questionnaire is not suitable to measure teacher morale in England, that there is a need for future research into teacher morale, and that older teachers apparently display higher morale than younger teachers. (Author)

Australian educators' belief that U.S. teachers are often sued for careless teaching is a popular misconception. Courts claim that imposing liability on teachers would be against the public interest. Britain's House of Lords recently held that educators assume a duty of care when advising on students' educational needs. This article examines…

Critically reviews mentoring for new British principals, focusing on program characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. Mentoring facilitates peer support, helps newcomers make necessary role identity changes, and encourages reflective practice. There are problems with pairing practitioners and mentors, passing on outmoded advice, and…

Uses findings of a national longitudinal study to examine the changing role of secondary principals in England and Wales. Explains the United Kingdom's education system, outlines the principal's role within the context of unprecedented educational change, and discusses strategies for coping with changes and balancing roles as educators and…

The English education system is undergoing radical change initiated by central government. Extensive delegation of financial control to the school level has been paralleled by introduction of a national curriculum and open enrollment. This paper explains England's educational finance structure and the central government's interest in delegated…

Explores school leadership in Britain's newly privatized and marketized professional-development environment. Considers a model to identify key elements in a "professional development culture." Examines the development coordinator's role as a "delegated leader." Suggests a model for exploring the relationship between continuing…

Educational policy in England has passed through four main stages during the past three decades. The Social-democratic, resource-constrained, and market phases all contain inherently weak elements of New Labour's Excellence Movement. Less linear, more collaborative forms of school leadership are recommended. Contains 65 references. (MLH)