Antony Luby – författare

Closing the Attainment Gap in Schools explores the experience and history of teachers who have a determined, no-nonsense approach to providing an excellent standard of education to all young people from differing backgrounds. Using professional conversations, voices are given to schools and teachers striving successfully to address this important issue through evidence-based practices. Linked with the Ad Astra Primary Partnership, what these teachers do with their schoolchildren will resonate with all schools in any location. From Superstar Assemblies to encourage their dreams and aspirations; to Munch ‘n Mingle sessions to encourage healthy eating; to Marvellous Me software to encourage the use of open-ended questions and parent-child conversations at home; and through to the use of skilled specialists to develop their handwriting skills, this book: explores the rich complexity of teacher learning; contains numerous case studies and examples of success; reflects upon and considers evidence-based pedagogy, practical wisdom, teacher-research, self-improving school systems and social justice; proposes a rich array of approaches and suggests ways forward.Offering first-hand, invaluable and practical advice this wide-ranging book will encourage and enable any teacher to develop their own practical wisdom and a ‘can do’ approach whilst never shying away from the very real issues within education.

Closing the Attainment Gap in Schools explores the experience and history of teachers who have a determined, no-nonsense approach to providing an excellent standard of education to all young people from differing backgrounds. Using professional conversations, voices are given to schools and teachers striving successfully to address this important issue through evidence-based practices. Linked with the Ad Astra Primary Partnership, what these teachers do with their schoolchildren will resonate with all schools in any location. From Superstar Assemblies to encourage their dreams and aspirations; to Munch ‘n Mingle sessions to encourage healthy eating; to Marvellous Me software to encourage the use of open-ended questions and parent-child conversations at home; and through to the use of skilled specialists to develop their handwriting skills, this book: explores the rich complexity of teacher learning; contains numerous case studies and examples of success; reflects upon and considers evidence-based pedagogy, practical wisdom, teacher-research, self-improving school systems and social justice; proposes a rich array of approaches and suggests ways forward.Offering first-hand, invaluable and practical advice this wide-ranging book will encourage and enable any teacher to develop their own practical wisdom and a ‘can do’ approach whilst never shying away from the very real issues within education.

In a world grappling with social challenges, School Leadership and Pedagogy for the Common Good offers a timely and inspiring exploration of how education can unite communities. This book demonstrates how Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and secular values can work together to create schools that serve the common good of teachers, students, and society. It is an essential read for educators and policymakers.Using real-life examples, this book highlights how religious and secular values have driven exceptional outcomes in three primary schools and a trust in the UK and the Netherlands. In Rotterdam, Aziem Jarmohamed, the first Muslim head teacher at a Catholic school, has successfully integrated secular and Christian values at Imelda and Emmaus schools, earning recognition from the Queen of the Netherlands and the US Secretary of State for Education. Meanwhile, in the East Midlands of England, Ramsden primary school led by Dr Chris Wilson has pioneered innovative approaches to support children in socio-economically deprived areas Through rich case studies, such as the Flying High Trust, leadership and teacher voices, and practical examples, this book highlights how these schools have embraced diversity, fostered integration, and achieved remarkable success.This book illustrates the power of shared values in education, offering practical insights, inspiring stories, and actionable ideas to foster inclusion, celebrate diversity, and empower students. It is an essential resource for educators, school leaders, and anyone committed to the transformative potential of education.

In a world grappling with social challenges, School Leadership and Pedagogy for the Common Good offers a timely and inspiring exploration of how education can unite communities. This book demonstrates how Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and secular values can work together to create schools that serve the common good of teachers, students, and society. It is an essential read for educators and policymakers.Using real-life examples, this book highlights how religious and secular values have driven exceptional outcomes in three primary schools and a trust in the UK and the Netherlands. In Rotterdam, Aziem Jarmohamed, the first Muslim head teacher at a Catholic school, has successfully integrated secular and Christian values at Imelda and Emmaus schools, earning recognition from the Queen of the Netherlands and the US Secretary of State for Education. Meanwhile, in the East Midlands of England, Ramsden primary school led by Dr Chris Wilson has pioneered innovative approaches to support children in socio-economically deprived areas Through rich case studies, such as the Flying High Trust, leadership and teacher voices, and practical examples, this book highlights how these schools have embraced diversity, fostered integration, and achieved remarkable success.This book illustrates the power of shared values in education, offering practical insights, inspiring stories, and actionable ideas to foster inclusion, celebrate diversity, and empower students. It is an essential resource for educators, school leaders, and anyone committed to the transformative potential of education.