Rethinking Schools - Improved Educational Outcomes for All?

Based on contemporary international research into the impact of structural change as well as the author's own research in the UK, North America and Europe, this book
explores 'structural solutions' as an importance mechanism for change, in improving low attaining urban schools

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Excellence and Equity 3. Understanding Structural Solutions 4. Releasing the Potential: Charter Schools and Academies 5. From Collaboration to Integration: Federations 6. One School for All 7. Trusting in Trusts: Partnerships, Boards and Governors 8. Multi-service Organisations: Combining Well-being and Achievement 9. Reflecting on Structural Solutions: Leading, Managing and Governing Emerging Structural Arrangements 10. Conceptualising Structural Solutions: Issues, Tensions and Dilemmas for the Future

About the author

Christopher Chapman is a Reader in Educational Leadership and School Improvement in the School of Education at the University of Manchester.

Summary

Based on contemporary international research into the impact of structural change as well as the author’s own research in the UK, North America and Europe, this bookexplores ‘structural solutions’ as an importance mechanism for change, in improving low attaining urban schools

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Chapman, Christopher (University of Glasgow Chapman, Christopher (University of Manchester Chapman
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 05.01.2026
• EAN: 9780415558488
• ISBN: 978-0-415-55848-8
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, EDUCATION / Leadership, Organization & management of education, Educational administration and organization, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy, Philosophy and theory of education, Educational strategies and policy