Very sadly we have learned that co-author John West-Burnham passed away at the beginning of December 2022. Through his writing, his many books his speaking and lecturing, his thought and wisdom, his contribution to nurturing a broader, more humane vision of education, and the leadership needed for that to thrive, has been immense and powerful. He will be sorely missed by many and our thoughts are especially with his family at this time.THE JWB LEGACY GROUP, MADE UP OF FAMILY, FRIENDS AND PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES HAS COMMITTED TO KEEPING HIS HUGE LEGACY ALIVE. YOU CAN FIND OUR MORE HERE.
WHY IT'S TIME TO TURN YOUR SCHOOL AND ITS COMMUNITY INSIDE OUT!
Flipping Schools! is co-authored by Malcolm Groves and John West-Burnham, and published by John Catt Educational.
This website tells you more about the book, its ground-breaking ideas and its authors. It provides access to some of the resources from the book that you can download and provides a means for anyone who wants to pursue the themes of the book in their own school to find help and support. Flipping Schools! can be purchased here.
NEW BOOK JUST OUT!
Our latest book is now available to purchase. You can order your copy here
Could it be our collective failure to respond effectively to the threat of the climate emergency or the challenges of the pandemic has been shaped to a small but significant degree by the nature of the learning that happens in our schools and a failure to enable young people to learn appropriately there? That question lies at the heart of our thought-provoking new book as it unpicks the concept of deep learning for future sustainability. This combines deep understanding with action, and links both to moral purpose. It is not enough just to be concerned about climate change – awareness must lead to action. The book draws on an eclectic range of sources, case studies of actual practice, critical perspectives and opportunities for reflection. We argue that first and foremost it is for educators and leaders to get on as best they canin their own school context to do what is both necessary and right to secure learning fit for a just and sustainable future irrespective of governmental leadin these matters. In doing so we set out some clear evidence-informed principles for school development and leadership that are central to the success of that mission.
