Funded by the York Policy Engine
Principal Investigator: Dr Lisa E. Kim (University of York)
Research Team: Dr Sarah Crellin (University of York), Hanna Glandorf (University of York) Co-Production Team: Julie Pattison ( North Yorkshire Council), Mari Palmer (North Yorkshire Coast Research School)
Challenges experienced by school leaders in primary and secondary schools have been well-noted in the past. However, the challenges experienced by those serving in small schools in the UK have not yet been thoroughly examined. This is despite evidence that the challenges experienced by school leaders can be associated with the school’s context.
Gathering evidence on the challenges experienced by small school leaders is fundamental to synthesising evidence around effective school leadership, particularly around identifying areas for structural changes, and resources and strategies that may help school leaders as they support and develop themselves as leaders, as well as the schools’ staff and pupils.
Therefore, the aim of the study is to: (a) examine the challenges experienced by school leaders serving in small schools in the UK, and (b) synthesise the evidence-based approaches through which these challenges have been addressed.
See here for the research journal article reporting the findings of the study.
See here for an infographic summarising the challenges and solutions identified in the systematic review.
See here for a handout providing some more information on the solutions identified in the systematic review.
See here for the references used in the infographic.
For more information, please e-mail education-heart(at)york.ac.uk.