Headlamp and the need for an enlightened view of mentoring for new school leaders

Abstract

Explores the principles of mentoring in schools with reference to the Headteachers Leadership and Management Programme (Headlamp), a new UK national scheme which seeks to improve the quality of school management. Discusses issues such as entitlement, expectations of others, competences, other players in the team (mentors, LEAs, governing bodies), and resourcing mentoring. Concludes that for the Headlamp programme to be truly effective it should include a mentoring component as a structured element of all efforts to support beginning heads.

Citation

Kirkham, G. (1995), "Headlamp and the need for an enlightened view of mentoring for new school leaders", Journal of Educational Administration, Vol. 33 No. 5, pp. 74-83. https://doi.org/10.1108/09578239510098545