154 pages
244 x 170mm
ISBN-10: 1 85856 358 5
ISBN-13: 978 1 85856 358 9
January 2007
Published in partnership with CAPE UK

Creativity is a buzz-word in education right now, but it is still seen mainly as the domain of the creative arts in the curriculum. This book shows how creativity can be an approach to and ethos for every aspect of school life and management and all subject areas.

Developing a school which enables the students to realise their creative potential is an immense challenge. There is no single formula for transforming a school into an environment which nurtures and develops the creativity of them all, but this book explores some of the practical steps schools can take. Rooted in theory as well as practice, it examines organisation, leadership, approaches to teaching and learning, curriculum design, assessment for learning, professional development and the importance and effectiveness of genuine partnerships. The case studies of successful practice are inspiring. The authors also share some of the pitfalls, challenges and barriers to creativity they have encountered and offer practical guidance.

Building a Creative School is for everyone involved in school change - teachers, school leadership teams, headteachers, teacher trainers, policy makers, governors and anyone interested in professional development of teachers and school leaders. It will also interest people who are working in partnership with schools and seeking to understand the dynamics of the process.

Pat Cochrane is Chief Executive of CapeUK.

Mike Cockett worked in the Manchester Arts Education Initiative and has been Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University.