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Alan Shields
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Why school leaders need more support with data
Schools’ data analysis must not be the preserve of a few members of promoted staff, says Alan Shields
General
8 January 2026
Why school leaders need more support with data
Three ways for school leaders to deal with failure
Getting things wrong is a part of life, argues Alan Shields, so school leaders should embrace it and make the most of it
Tips & Techniques
15 November 2021
NQTs: will Covid set the tone for your whole career?
Teachers’ training has been interrupted and their first year in the job might be, too. But the lessons they’re learning will stand them in good stead, says Alan Shields
19 September 2020
7 things every new school leader should be doing
If you’re finding yourself at the helm for the first time, don’t worry, says Alan Shields, and remember relationships are everything
9 November 2019