The success of urban schools is a critical factor in the future of society. A dramatic statement for sure, but justified by the fact that eighty-nine per cent of the UK population live in urban areas. Traditionally, 'inner-city' schools have presented some of the greatest challenges to educators. With the ever increasing numbers of pupils and changing demographics, many urban schools now face similar challenges too. Tough, uncompromising and inspiring, this book makes a significant contribution to the understanding of how ...
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The success of urban schools is a critical factor in the future of society. A dramatic statement for sure, but justified by the fact that eighty-nine per cent of the UK population live in urban areas. Traditionally, 'inner-city' schools have presented some of the greatest challenges to educators. With the ever increasing numbers of pupils and changing demographics, many urban schools now face similar challenges too. Tough, uncompromising and inspiring, this book makes a significant contribution to the understanding of how urban and city schools need to operate and how they need to be led. Headteachers, deputies, those studying for the National Professional Qualification for Headship, and all aspiring school leaders will find the help and guidance in this book invaluable in shaping their work. The book will also be helpful to policy-makers, LEA officials and governors. This is essential reading for anyone concerned with the reality of working in schools in contemporary Britain.
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Very Good. Unused, light shelfwear to cover, slight tanning to page edges, in a very good condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white.
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Used: Acceptable. Paperback in good condition. 1st edition. The success of urban schools is a critical factor in the future of society. Traditionally, "inner-city" schools have presented some of the greatest challenges to educators. With ever increasing numbers of pupils and changing demographics, many urban schools now face similar challenges too. This work makes a contribution to the understanding of how urban and city schools need to operate and how they need to be led. Headteachers and Deputies, those studying for the NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship), and all aspirant school leaders should find this text useful in shaping their work. It should also help policy makers, LEA officials and governors.
