Education is the platform for our success or failure. Is our system still fit for purpose? This fascinating study examines this and other key questions in the primary education environment. We live in a world dramatically different from the one we grew up in, the one we were educated in; a world that is changing at an accelerated rate. Education is the platform for our success or failure. The critical question is: is our system still fit for purpose? Will our children be equipped to face the challenges the future holds; the rapidly changing employment patterns and the global environmental, economic and social crises ahead of us? Or will our children grow up to resent their school years and blame them for their unfulfilled potential and achievement? "Leading Tomorrow's Schools Today" explores these questions in the context of early schooling, primary education, some of the most formative and important years of our children's lives. The book presents powerful arguments that suggest an imperative for change and will explore the possible strategies and thinking that can offer a solution. The author provides real context and concrete examples based on the incredible journey taken by one primary school, Grange. He shows how, by developing a creative and futures facing system, it not only evolved from being a school on the verge of failure to a school globally recognised for its success and innovation in two years but more importantly created a system that has equipped its children to be not only prepared for but confident in their futures.
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'An animated tale for progressive thinkers... Infectiously optimistic, this book will be heartening for those who believe schools must evolve, and will raise uncomfortable questions for those who want to turn back the clock on primary curriculum. It may be accessible, and it may take inspiration from Disney, but Mickey Mouse this ain't'
--Michael Shaw, TES
--Michael Shaw, TES
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Richard Gerver was formerly headteacher of internationally respected Grange Primary School in Long Eaton, UK, where he put into action his passionate belief in child centric learning that focuses on experience and context, saying that schools should have the excitement of Disneyland and the purpose of major industry. A former National Teaching Award winner, he has been described as one of the most innovative and inspirational school leaders of our time: highly creative, people centric and fun.
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By lazulite
Format:Paperback
This is an important and accessible read for all educators and parents today. What Gerver achieved at Grange in making the curriculum relevant and exciting is inspirational. Changes so badly needed in the primary and secondary sectors to ensure that children are not disillusioned but thrilled by education have been a long time coming. This book goes a long way towards helping those of us who are committed to a productive and fulfilling life for our children.
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By Andy Cope
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An exceptional read! Richard Gerver manages to take a serious and potentially heavy subject (the schooling of our children!) and produce something that's totally readable and, dare I say, enjoyable! His USP is that he isn't an academic or theorest on the subject, he has a proven track record as a head teacher. He's hands on. Anyone who has turned around a failing school instantly gains my utmost respect! You end up agreeing with just about everything he says, because it's just plain common sense (but not common practice). The chapter on making school like Disneyland is awesome. Richard also manages to squeeze some humour in as well as a few well-chosen anecdotes that help bring the subject matter to life
Top marks. Will someone in a senior government position please take note
Top marks. Will someone in a senior government position please take note
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By Periandros
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Very useful and straight to the point with all subjects indexed. It gives another perspective to education. I Highly recommended!
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Practical suggestions for transforming education
I don't really write reviews but I felt compelled to for this book.
Everyone talks about the needs to improve schools, some about transforming education, many with... Read more
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Published 1 month ago by Nicholas J. Kafka
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Are you interested in making education better? Yes? Then this really is essential reading. Richard Gerver's pioneering vision for education spells out the tangible changes that are... Read more
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Still room for creativity!
Ken Robinson once again reminds us that effective schools are not driven by outcomes but by effectively meeting the needs of students. Read more
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A must for all school leaders
This book was a fantastic read and I have already recommended it to several other school leaders. It is written in easy to read sections and addresses the issues of making today's... Read more
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Great vision for 21st century education
Totally inspiring! As a primary teacher with even half a brain, it is obvious to me that much of today's education system is failing our children. Read more
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Visionary and Do-ability Combined
I love this book. Richard Gerver has done what so many books of this nature don't do, he has managed to inspire a vision for education and learning that you can actually realise on... Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Mr. William Thomas
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This is the first 'educational' book I have read that has gripped me like a novel. Its an amazing read and a real page turner. Read more
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