Schools say they value relationships - but do their systems actually support them?

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The Relational School explores the gap between relational aspiration and everyday practice, and offers a clear, practical pathway for leaders ready to design cultures grounded in safety, clarity, and shared responsibility.

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Drawing on more than three decades of experience as a teacher, counsellor, and school leader, Sue Chandler examines why well-intentioned relational initiatives often struggle to take hold - and what it takes to build cultures where connection, accountability, and trust become everyday practice.

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The book introduces the Relational Practice Bridge, a systems-level framework that helps schools align leadership, policy, and daily interactions with their relational values.

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It also includes Sue's Relational Practice Audit Tool, enabling leaders to assess their school’s relational readiness and identify the conditions needed to support sustainable cultural change.

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Through real-world examples, practical frameworks, and reflective tools, this book provides both the clarity and structure needed to support leaders in designing relational culture intentionally.

 

The Relational School is written for educators and school leaders seeking a clear and practical pathway for building relational culture. 

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