Ian Menter, Dely Elliot, Stuart Hall, Moira Hulme, Kevin Lowden, Irene McQueen University of Glasgow
Fran Payne, Norman Coutts, Dean Robson, Jenny Spratt, University of Aberdeen
Donald Christie University of Strathclyde
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INTRODUCTION
Background
Project aims and parameters
Project design and methodology
Previous reports and published outputs
Purpose and structure of the report
2. LITERATURE ON SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION
Introduction
Summary of key themes
Conclusion
3. SUMMARY OF THEMES FROM THE RESEARCH (2007-09)
Introduction
Leading change
Professional development
Sustainability
Working with external partners
Patterns of engagement in research and evaluation
Accelerators and inhibitors
Curriculum for Excellence readiness
Conclusion
4. SCHOOLS OF AMBITION - REFLECTING ON IMPROVEMENT (2010)
Introduction
Methodology
Pupil attainment
School leaver destinations
School roll
Sustainability
Conclusion
5. LESSONS FOR SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION
Introduction
School level conditions and structures
External influences
Sustainability
Conclusion
REFERENCES
Appendix 1: Key themes within Transformational Plans
Appendix 2: Guidance on Telling the Story
Appendix 3: The Schools of Ambition 2005-10 by tranche
Appendix 4: Dissemination
Appendix 5: Interview schedule for case study key informants
Appendix 6: Parameters of the literature review
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