The third Summer School, organised by the Scottish Government, will focus on ways to further improve the leadership capacity in our Scottish schools.

International Presenters will include:

• Jim SpillaneNorthwestern University, Illinois, USA
• Steve Munby National College for School Leadership, England
• Bob FryerDepartment for Health, England
• Irwin Turbitt Warwick Business School

Plus a range of well respected Scottish speakers, including Ewan McIntosh, Learning and Teaching, Scotland.

Aim of the International Summer School

To bring together educational practitioners from around Scotland and from abroad to:

• discuss how theory on effective leadership can influence and shape practice;
• participate in workshops and discussions aimed at examining issues on developing the leadership culture;
• listen to experiences from home and abroad on best practice in leadership development; and
• consider current and planned initiatives in leadership development and help shape the future through sharing experiences and ideas.

The Summer School will be held in the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons conference facilities in the heart of Edinburgh.