Learn from schools around the world with this absorbing and thoughtful account of distinctive schools and the lessons we can draw from their current, everyday practices.

A fascinating, thought-provoking book that more than fulfils its aim to promote debate and to encourage reflection on the purpose and ethos of schools in what is an increasingly complex global environment. * Patrick Derham, Former Head Master of Westminster School @PatrickDerham * Authoritative, inspiring and pragmatic, Schools of Thought lays out the case and the plan for creating a clear and unique vision for your school. You could jump on a plane and visit the exceptional leaders in some of the most pioneering schools. Or you could read this book and learn from their wins. * Ewan McIntosh, founder of NoTosh @notosh @ewanmcintosh * Schools of Thought has managed to capture an amazingly rich 'eco-system' of diverse and successful schools; it got me reflecting and challenged my thinking about what makes a 'good school' from cover to cover! * Patrick Ottley-O'Connor, Executive Principal of North Liverpool Academy & the Northern Schools Trust @ottleyoconnor * The future of education will never be one size fits all, nor should it be. Schools of Thought is a wonderful dissection of different educational philosophies, stewarded by two great pedagogical voices in Jane and David. A must read for anyone involved in education. * Simon Noakes, founder and CEO of Interactive Schools * This is a fantastically well-presented book, offering detailed insights... What separates this book from so many others is that there is no waffle. * Sam Strickland, SchoolsWeek *

David James has been a teacher for over 20 years. He has edited and written a number of textbooks for Cambridge University Press and Hodder. He has co-edited two collections of essays for Routledge: World Class and The State of Independence. He is a fortnightly columnist for the TES and also occasionally contributes to mainstream publications (most recently to The Critic). David is also an experienced inspector of schools. Follow David @drdavidajames. Jane Lunnon has been a teacher for over 20 years and has had a variety of roles including Senior Deputy Head at Wellington College, Deputy Head at Prior's Field School and Head of Wimbledon High School. Jane is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company Education Committee, a trustee of the Royal Springboard Foundation, sits on the Board of Governors of Newland House and King Edward's School, Witley, is secretary of the GSA London Region Heads division and sits on the HMC Universities Committee. She is currently head of Alleyn's School in London. You can follow Jane @_JaneLunnon.

Introduction 1: Faith schools 2: Single-sex schooling 3: Traditional and progressive approaches to education 4: Schools with a focus on creativity 5: Developing curricula and assessment 6: Use of technology in schools 7: Wellbeing in schools Conclusion