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Leading for deeper learning: international perspectives

Alma Harris Orcid Logo, Michelle Jones Orcid Logo, Cecilia Azorín Orcid Logo, Alex Southern, Jeremy Griffiths Orcid Logo, Ingileif Ástvaldsdóttir Orcid Logo

Journal of Educational Administration, Volume: 62, Issue: 1, Pages: 122 - 137

Swansea University Authors: Michelle Jones Orcid Logo, Alex Southern

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DOI (Published version): 10.1108/jea-02-2023-0042

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Purpose – This article draws upon evidence from a contemporary study of all-through schools (ATS) in three countries. ATS combine at least two stages of a child’s education in a single establishment. Many admit children aged 3–19. Most children join the school at nursery or kindergarten level and co...

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