{"product_id":"making-change-stick-a-practical-guide-to-implementing-school-improvement","title":"Making Change Stick: A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaking Change Stick: A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking Change Stick\u003c\/em\u003e by James Mannion is an essential read for anyone leading or contributing to school improvement. Published by Crown House Publishing, this practical guide cuts through the noise of educational reform and focuses on what actually works when schools try to change for the better. Whether you are a headteacher, senior leader, SENCO, or classroom teacher, this book gives you the tools to make improvement efforts last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Is About\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchool improvement is notoriously difficult to sustain. Initiatives are launched with enthusiasm, only to fade when attention shifts elsewhere. James Mannion addresses this challenge head-on, offering a clear and honest account of why change so often fails and what leaders can do differently. Grounded in research and practical experience, the book moves beyond theory to give readers a workable framework for embedding lasting change in their schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey themes include understanding the conditions that enable change, building staff buy-in, navigating resistance, and sustaining momentum over the long term. Mannion draws on a wide range of evidence from education research and change management to help school leaders make sense of the complexity they face every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor School Leaders and Teaching Staff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides a research-informed framework for planning and implementing school improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplores why so many well-intentioned initiatives fail to stick and how to avoid common pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOffers practical strategies for building staff commitment and overcoming resistance to change\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for individual reading, staff book clubs, or professional development programmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelevant across all school phases: primary, secondary, and special schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Parents and Governors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides valuable insight into how school improvement decisions are made and implemented\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps parents and governors understand the challenges school leaders face when driving change\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful background reading for anyone involved in a school governing body or parent forum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Mannion is an educator, researcher, and writer with extensive experience in school improvement and evidence-informed teaching. He is known for his work on oracy education and his contributions to the wider evidence-based education movement in the UK. \u003cem\u003eMaking Change Stick\u003c\/em\u003e draws on his first-hand experience of leading and studying school improvement across a range of contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor any school professional who has watched a promising initiative wither on the vine, this book offers both comfort and practical direction. It is honest about the difficulty of change while remaining optimistic about what is possible when the right conditions are in place. Written in plain, accessible language, it respects the intelligence and experience of its readers without overwhelming them with jargon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStocked by The Dyslexia Shop, a specialist UK retailer committed to supporting learners and educators at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.P.Tarcher,U.S.\/Perigee Bks.,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57391090565502,"sku":"BK2564","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/9781398387485.jpg?v=1778494460","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/making-change-stick-a-practical-guide-to-implementing-school-improvement","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}