School leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic

What has the experience of the past few months taught us about leading through a crisis – about the skills required and the impact on individual leaders? And how can the research literature help us navigate this difficult terrain? Throughout the lockdown, school leaders were on the frontline: suddenly interpreting large volumes of evolving national guidance, supporting staff in adapting to new ways of working, reassuring pupils and families through uncharted, stressful, and sometimes distressing times. As schools re-opened, those same leaders have been helping their school communities to adapt once again.  Full event info: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2020/nov/virtual-event-school-leadership-during-covid-19-pandemic