Learning the rules and then breaking them - Taking a school to outstanding with Jonathan Clucas - PP194

Published: April 30, 2018, 4:11 p.m.

Jonathan Clucas is the headteacher of a large three form entry Primary school in Blackpool with over 600 pupils with 50% in receipt of pupils premium funding.

In October of 2017, Layton was judged as Outstanding in all areas. The key to the school's success is - understanding pedagogy, a relentless focus on a growth mindset and philosophy of improvement for all staff and pupils, and innovative use of ICT to develop children\u2019s independence in their learning.