New type of leader forecast

Future leaders of extended schools and children's centres will be public sector chief executives or experts in learning or pedagogy, replacing the traditional headteacher, says a leadership expert. Howard Kennedy, director for change at the Training and Development Agency for Schools, told delegates at last week's Extended Schools and Children's Centres conference, 'Leadership development around extended schools is being explored. Extra training is required to cope with the additional challenges of extended schools and children's centres.'