{"title":"Rebecca Leek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebecca Leek\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful guidance for those involved in educational leadership and governance. Her work provides practical strategies and thoughtful advice for school governors, helping them to navigate their responsibilities with confidence and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Rebecca Leek's books are essential reading for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of effective school governance and contribute positively to educational communities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-school-ready-governor-by-rebecca-leek-9781801994538","title":"The School-Ready Governor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe School-Ready Governor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical and insightful guide to the fundamentals of school governance for new and aspiring governors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy governance is fundamental to effective school leadership, but how deeply is governance really understood? This book digs into what governance actually is and will help aspiring school leaders, new governors and new trustees for all schools and phases to grapple with their strategic role and gain confidence in how best to support their school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe School-Ready Governor\u003c\/i\u003e contains clear and insightful explanations relating to key aspects of governance, with case studies, reflective questions and takeaway summaries throughout. The book is broken down into five sections, each exploring a key aspect of governance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA history of governance and governance theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSetting a vision and ways of working, exploring more diverse governance and inclusive practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe practicalities of governance, such as key documentation, communication and school improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKey knowledge, behaviours and practice, including HR and personnel, staff wellbeing and safeguarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEssential aspects of a school, including curriculum and pedagogy, assessment and data, finance and resourcing, and risk management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by an experienced school leader and governor, this book is perfect for anyone in or considering a move into primary or secondary school governance, as well as school leaders working with governors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428315316460,"sku":"9781801994538","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781801994538.jpg?v=1774477650"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rebecca-leek.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}