Staffing Structures
Effective management of support staff depends on a set of basic systems being in place. Ruth Bradbury looks at how to build teams, define roles and establish effective performance management read more
At times the collaborative partnership process for SENCOs and senior leaders in schools can be challenging and time consuming. Rita Cheminais looks at how to establish effective partnerships, and describes a new ECM self-evaluation tool that will help to strengthen partnership working read more
From taking assemblies to sharing your professional expertise, there are many ways for business managers to raise the profile of their work. Paul Ainsworth and Josephine Smith explain how to make a bigger contribution and climb the career ladder at the same time read more
Headteacher Neil Berry takes a look at the vital part that human resource management plays in a school leader’s working life read more
Josie Earnshaw outlines the benefits of a comprehensive support staff review at her Barnsley school read more
What's an acceptable collective term for all the school business managers, administrators, catering staff, HR professionals, caretakers, secretaries and everyone else other than teachers? read more
The relationship between teachers and teaching assistants is a changing one. Angela Youngman investigates and offers guidance to ensure effectiveness
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The relationship of teachers in the workplace is an under-researched area. Educational psychologist Kairen Cullen discusses her study read more
The TDA’s Futures project brought hundreds of people together to think about the future of education. Mike Newby reports. read more
Richard Bird, former headteacher and now legal consultant to the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), analyses the vital role an outgoing head has to play in the succession process. read more
