Niels Chapman is Headteacher of
Whitefield School and Centre in
Waltham Forest. This paper is in
three parts, a conceptualisation of
reflective teaching and practitioner
research; an analysis of why a loosely
conceived investigation generated
developments in staff expertise and
curriculum innovation whereas a
more rigorous piece of conventional
research attracted academic praise
and dust; and a debate about
whether a headteacher can stay in
control of his school without having
control over research-led staff
development.
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