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The State of Independence David James (formerly of the National University of Ireland)

The State of Independence By David James (formerly of the National University of Ireland)

The State of Independence by David James (formerly of the National University of Ireland)


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Summary

Exploring the most significant challenges facing independent schools today, this book asks leading figures from education, economics, politics, philosophy and the arts to give their views on how independent schools can adapt to rapidly changing markets which see them scrutinized as never before.

The State of Independence Summary

The State of Independence: Key Challenges Facing Private Schools Today by David James (formerly of the National University of Ireland)

    • All independent schools are concerned about their futures and need to adapt to changing markets
    • Fully updated with new chapters on #metoo, the COVID pandemic and gender diversity

    • Contributors lined up include the great and the good in education.
    • Each essay will be accessible, jargon free and relevant.
    • Editors are both very high profile with strong social media followings.
    • Independent sector is radically unrepresented in education publishing and yet there are 1300 of them in the UK alone.

About David James (formerly of the National University of Ireland)

David James is a Deputy Head of Lady Eleanor Holles School in London. He is the author of a number of books, as well as a regular contributor to the national press. He is an experienced school inspector and a Governor of a London prep school, and has worked for a number of organisations including the Department for Education and the International Baccalaureate Organisation.

Jane Lunnon is the Head of Alleyn's School in London. Prior to this, she was the Head of Wimbledon High School and Deputy Head of Wellington College and of Prior's Field School. She is a Governor of an independent school and a state school, and she is a trustee of the Royal National Children's Springboard Foundation.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction. 1. The Pastoral Challenge 2. The Academic Challenge 3. The Junior Challenge 4. The Financial Challenge 5. The Access Challenge 6. The Diversity Challenge 7. The Gender Challenge 8. The Innovation Challenge 9. The International Challenge 10. The Political Challenge. Conclusion

Additional information

GOR013543530
9781032342092
1032342099
The State of Independence: Key Challenges Facing Private Schools Today by David James (formerly of the National University of Ireland)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2022-12-30
178
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