Sabbaticals for Teachers: An Evaluation of a Scheme Offering Sabbaticals for Experienced Teachers Working in Challenging Schools

Downing, Dick; Watson, Ruth; Johnson, Fiona; Lord, Pippa; Jones, Michael G. K.; Ashworth, Mary

doi:10.1037/e620462007-001

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“…Over 45 years ago in England, the James report (DES, 1972) advocated a sabbatical period or study leave of one term for educational professionals after 7 years of service. This idea has been taken up in various forms in other parts of the world (Downing et al, 2004) and in some organisations employees (usually senior staff) with over 5 years' service may be entitled to a period of sabbatical leave. James' idea was never taken up but in 2001 a sabbatical scheme for experienced teachers working in areas of high challenge was introduced in England.…”

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“…James' idea was never taken up but in 2001 a sabbatical scheme for experienced teachers working in areas of high challenge was introduced in England. This was part of a wider, ambitious government CPD policy, and although short-lived, the NFER evaluation (of 130 cases) showed many benefits for both individuals and their schools (Downing et al, 2004).…”

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