Project overview An investigation into school leadership in challenging contexts. Funded by Ambition. Staff Lead researchers Professor Chris Downey Professor of Education Research interests The relational capital of students and educators Collaborative networks in the work of educational leaders Educators' use of and attitudes toward data in their professional practice Connect with Chris Email: C.J.Downey@soton.ac.uk Other researchers Emeritus Professor Tony Kelly Research interests Education effectiveness Education policy Leadership and improvement Connect with Tony Email: A.Kelly@soton.ac.uk MK Dr Maria Kaparou Lecturer Research interests Educational leadership and management, particularly focused on instructional leadership/Leadership for Learning; leadership and management for school improvement within MATs; Education policy; School improvement; Connect with Maria Email: M.Kaparou@soton.ac.uk Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups Leadership, Effective Education and Policy (LEEP) We're working to establish better school policy and effective leadership across a range of educational contexts and sectors. Research outputs