Analysis of Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Distributed and Transformational Leadership in English Schools
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Distributed Leadership, English Schools, Transformational LeadershipAbstract
Leadership acts as a catalyst for change and progress in many industries and environments. Leadership also plays an important role in the UK education system. Although school leadership has a small impact, it has a very significant effect on the characteristics of the school organisation, and the quality of teaching and learning is largely influenced by the characteristics of the school organisation. School leadership therefore has a very significant impact on the improvement and progression of teaching and learning in many schools. A number of leadership models have been widely implemented and utilised to improve the quality and outcomes of teaching and learning in the running and development of schools in England. Three of these models, namely instructional leadership, distributed leadership and systems leadership, have been widely implemented and are representative.
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