Schools have a duty of care for the children in their charge, but care work has been consistently undervalued – both in society at large and, arguably, in schools, where the focus over many years has been on teaching quality and academic standards. This workshop will draw on findings from a recent study of sustainable school leadership across the UK to explore what it might mean for trusts and schools to adopt an ethic of education and care for students and staff.

Toby is a Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham. Toby's research is focused on how policy and practice interact to shape educational opportunities and outcomes, in particular across local systems and through networks, and the nature and role of leadership in these processes.