Handscombe, James
A School Built on Ethos: Ideas, Assemblies and Hard-Won Wisdom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785835339
- author:
- Handscombe, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Crown House Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 15.7 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A School Built on Ethos: Ideas, Assemblies and Hard-Won Wisdom
By exploring the development of Harris Westminster Sixth Form, James Handscombe reveals how a scholarly ethos can guide students and staff towards successful habits. This book shares the school's journey through its assemblies, offering guidance on shaping a community and planning effective assemblies.
Handscombe also discusses the challenges faced by the school during its creation, sharing transferable lessons on academic and scholarly learning, as well as strategies for encouraging disadvantaged young people to engage in academic enquiry. Suitable for both established and aspiring school leaders.