Book of the Month for January 2025
The Pruning Principle offers a groundbreaking approach to educational leadership, drawing inspiration from horticulture to address the chronic issues of overwork and inefficiency in schools. The authors, Dr Simon Breakspear and Michael Rosenbrock, propose a radical shift from the culture of “doing more” to one of strategic subtraction, arguing that by carefully pruning away non-essential tasks and initiatives, schools can achieve better outcomes with less strain on resources and staff.
Book of the Month
April 2026
Overcoming Leadership Challenges: 11 Strategies to Elevate Team Cohesion
by - Chester Hill
This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies to empower you in your leadership journey, regardless of your experience level.
Previous Reads
March 2026
Developing Executive Functioning in the Primary Years: SOWATT Can We Do to Empower Learners?
by - Rosalyn Muir
In a world of rapid change, students need more than content - they need the skills to think, adapt and thrive. Traditionally, education has focused on what to learn, but the real power lies in teaching students how to learn. Dr Rosalyn Muir presents a compelling case in Developing Executive Functioning in the Primary Years:...
February 2026
Your Essential Guide to Effective Reflective Practice: Improving Practice through Self-Reflection and Writing
by - Christian van Nieuwerburgh, David Love
This impactful guide takes you through the process of effective reflective practice with a clear and creative focus on helping you be successful in your professional and academic life. It will provide you with clear guidance about how to undertake the reflective writing needed to achieve academic qualifications and professional accreditations.
January 2026
Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
by - Amy Cuddy
Learn the simple techniques you'll need to approach your biggest challenges with confidence. Have you ever left a nerve-racking challenge and immediately wished for a do over? Maybe after a job interview, a performance, or a difficult conversation? The very moments that require us to be genuine and commanding can instead cause us to feel...