School leadership is a tough business. Our colleagues can be harsh critics at times and greatly supportive at others. Over the years, I have worked
Author: Richard Bruford
Richard is currently Secondary School Principal of Suzhou Singapore International School, one of China's leading international schools. He leads workshops across the Asia-Pacific region for the International Baccalaureate in the areas of pedagogical leadership and approaches to teaching and learning. Richard consults with schools on the topics of school improvement and effective implementation and use of technology.
With a background in public and independent school education in the UK and Australia, Richard is enjoying his international school adventure in China. He is passionate about developing and supporting educational leaders, as it is essential to improving all schools.
Richard is a proud family man and feels lucky to be married to Kim and father of their son Austin.
In his spare time Richard enjoys to swim, bike and run and is a now retired football player and coach (with occasional guest appearances)
Towards a ‘Slower Ed’ movement – when to move fast and when to move slow?
School leaders receive many suggestions from other leaders, teachers and support staff for what can be improved in their school. In some instances, people are
4 ways to lead school improvement with and through others
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Decision-making in schools requires being in touch with your community
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Commitment not consistency is the key to student success
“We must teach them good habits,” I overheard my football coach say when I was 15 years old. I can remember that saying and how
Should school leaders teach more?
The degree to which school leaders are involved in actual teaching practice varies considerably between schools, which brings us to the question: Should school leaders