Joan McVittie

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Last updated 09 January 2012, created 29 June 2010, viewed 1,960

An insight into the challenges of taking on a struggling school. Estelle Morris questions headteacher Joan McVittie about the trials and tribulations of taking on a struggling school. What does it take to turn a notorious school like Woodside High School - formerly known as White Hart Lane - aro More…und, and where do you start? Joan talks to Estelle about the difficulties she faces with unions, parents and pupils, providing a revealing insight into the life of a head at a challenging school.

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A very interesting video which looks at life as a head teacher in a challenging school. from bk15, 09 January 2012	(report comment)	3 out of 5
An interesting video - lots to think about! from HeatherT28, 30 November 2011	(report comment)	3 out of 5
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