Global Insights #1: How International Research Can Strengthen UK School Leadership

What can UK headteachers learn from education systems around the world? In this first episode of the Global Insightsseries, we look at international research and practice — the successes, the challenges, and the lessons that act as a mirror for our own schools.* Why looking outward helps leaders see their own system more clearly* Examples of global approaches to curriculum, wellbeing, and equity* What the UK can learn from both strengths and mistakes abroad* How to use international insights to strengthen leadership at home* Questions every leader should be asking of their own school in light of global practiceThis article is the first in a new series exploring international education systems. Each week we will examine research and practice from around the world—celebrating what works, questioning what doesn’t, and holding up a mirror to our own system. Every post will include thoughtful questions for leaders to reflect on, helping us sharpen our practice in the UK. Please consider subscribing, either monthly or annually, to access the full series and receive these insights directly each week. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paulurry68.substack.com/subscribe