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John Dunford
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‘It is a myth that leaders need to dominate to be successful’
Great leaders’ strength lies in their self-confidence, their recognition of their own limitations and their awareness of the need to build a team with complementary skills, says the former general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders
4 July 2016
Austerity, the return of grammar schools and a lack of evidence-based policy: what the post-Brexit world will look like for schools
With so much changing so quickly, it may seem foolish to attempt to assess the implications for schools. But some things are relatively certain, says the former general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders union
27 June 2016
‘Brexit will make the job of teaching more difficult’
The Leave campaign has given permission for intolerance and racism in society. This makes schools’ role in promoting respect and mutual understanding that much harder, says the former general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders union
21 June 2016
To Ofsted’s new chief inspector: On the government’s reforms, you must be unafraid to exercise your independence
The former ASCL general secretary calls for Amanda Spielman to report without fear or favour on the quality of education in schools and the effect of government policies – and to be a ‘turbulent priest’
13 June 2016
‘England could learn a lot from the Scottish government’s efforts to close the achievement gap’
Scotland’s SNP first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, should be praised for her focus on the attainment gap, writes one leading educationist. And if she succeeds in closing it, she will deserve further electoral success
6 June 2016
Heads deserve good pay but all salaries should be transparent and above board
One educationalist sets out five simple rules for good financial practice
31 May 2016