Voices from the International Confederation of Principals

The power of outstanding teaching

ICP Africa representative Thembekile Ndlovu talks about the power of outstanding teaching, drawing on her experience of the South African Teaching Awards.

Geoff Barton on the transformative power of international links

Geoff Barton, General Secretary of Association of School and College Leaders in the UK, describes what he learnt through a long term project which involved linking with schools in Shanghai. Geoff outlines the value of forming links with other cultures and the way in which we can all learn from one another.

Telling Tales Out of School and the birth of ICP

Chris Lowe speaks to Peter Kent about his wonderful new book, which is also reviewed in this month's ICP magazine. As part of their discussion, Chris provides an eye witness account of how ICP came into being.

Who cares for the School Principal?

ICP President Alta van Heerden in conversation with Gavin Keller. Gavin, a South African School Principal for 27 years, reflects upon the demands placed upon the Principal and the sources of support that they can draw upon. Gavin shares some of the ideas that he is drawing upon in his forthcoming book 'Broken Principals'. He explains the importance of vulnerability, trust and making strong use of leadership teams.