Chris James

Hawkins, M. & James, C., 15 Jan 2019, Educational Leadership, Organizational Learning, and the Ideas of Karl Weick: Perspectives on Theory and Practice. Taylor and Francis, p. 186-207 22 p.

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter

Headteacher performance management in England: Balancing internal and external accountability through performance leadership

Eddy-Spicer, D., Bubb, S., Earley, P., Crawford, M. & James, C., 1 Mar 2019, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 47, 2, p. 170-188 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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18 Citations (SciVal)

Primary school headteacher recruitment and selection in England: the processes and the problematic aspects

James, C., Fitzgerald, S., Fellows, T., Goodall, J., Costas Batlle, I. & Jones, J., 2019, In: School Leadership and Management. 39, 5, p. 478-495 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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5 Citations (SciVal)

The difference between educational management and educational leadership and the importance of educational responsibility.

Connolly, M., James, C. & Fertig, M., 1 Jul 2019, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 47, 4, p. 504-519 16 p.

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The institutionalisation of schools and the implications for identity of experienced teachers: The case of International Baccalaureate World Schools

Bunnell, T., Fertig, M. & James, C., 8 Sept 2019, In: Cambridge Journal of Education. p. 1-21 21 p.

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13 Citations (SciVal)

156 Downloads (Pure)

2018

Developing a Perspective on Schools as Complex, Evolving, Loosely Linking Systems

Hawkins, M. & James, C., 1 Sept 2018, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 46, 5, p. 729-748 20 p.

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42 Citations (SciVal)

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The role of the clerk to the corporation in promoting the legitimate governance of further education and sixth form colleges in England: A role in the governance of all educational institutions?

Forrest, C., Goodall, J., Hill, R. & James, C., 1 Jan 2018, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 46, 1, p. 158-174 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

5 Citations (SciVal)

2017

An analysis of the role and responsibilities of chairs of further education college and sixth-form college governing bodies in England

Hill, R. & James, C., 1 Jan 2017, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 45, 1, p. 57-76 20 p.

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9 Citations (SciVal)

108 Downloads (Pure)

An analysis of the stakeholder model of public boards and the case of school governing bodies in England and Wales

Connolly, M., Farrell, C. & James, C., 1 Jan 2017, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 45, 1, p. 5-19

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24 Citations (SciVal)

An exploration of the validity and potential of adult ego development for enhancing understandings of school leadership

James, C., James, J. S. & Potter, I., 2017, In: School Leadership and Management. 37, 4, p. 372-390 19 p.

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11 Citations (SciVal)

Establishing the legitimacy of a school’s claim to be ‘International’: The provision of an international curriculum as the institutional primary task

Bunnell, T., Fertig, M. & James, C., Feb 2017, In: Educational Review. 69, 3, p. 303-317 15 p.

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51 Citations (SciVal)

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School Principals: Their Adult Ego Development Stage, Their Sense-Making Capabilities and How Others Experience Them

Carr, S., James, C. & Gilbride, N. M., 1 May 2017.

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The institutionalisation of teachers and the implications for teacher identity: The case of teachers in International Baccalaureate ‘World Schools’

Bunnell, T., Fertig, M. & James, C., 2017.

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The problematic nature of schools as institutions and the implications for school head teachers and principals

Bunnell, T., Fertig, M. & James, C., 2017.

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2016

Bringing institutionalisation to the fore in educational organisational theory: Analysing International Schools as institutions

Bunnell, T., Fertig, M. & James, C., 2016. 17 p.

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Governing bodies and headteacher performance and pay: the role of external advisers

Earley, P., Bubb, S., Eddy-Spicer, D., Crawford, M. & James, C., 2016, In: Education Review. 68, 3, p. 257-273

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Citations (SciVal)

The challenges facing further education college governors in England: a time for caution or creativity?

Hill, R., James, C. & Forrest, C., Apr 2016, In: Management in Education. 30, 2, p. 79 - 85 7 p.

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9 Citations (SciVal)

Theorising schools as organisations: Isn’t it all about complexity?

Hawkins, M. & James, C., 2016. 19 p.

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Theorizing headteacher socialization from a role boundary perspective

Cottrell, M. & James, C., Jan 2016, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 44, 1, p. 6-19 14 p.

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15 Citations (SciVal)

What is international about International Schools? an institutional legitimacy perspective

Bunnell, T., Fertig, M. & James, C., 2016, In: Oxford Review of Education. 42, 4, p. 408-423 16 p.

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2015

An exploration of the notion of the 'good enough school'

James, C. & Oplatka, I., Apr 2015, In: Management in Education. 29, 2, p. 77-82 6 p.

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6 Citations (SciVal)

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Local Government and Education in England

James, C., Connolly, M. & Farrell, C., 2015, Annuaire 2014. Groupe de Recherche d*Administration Locale en Europe (GRALE)

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter

The importance of affective containment during unwelcome educational change: The curious incident of the deer hut fire

Dale, D. & James, C., Jan 2015, In: Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 43, 1, p. 92-106 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

17 Citations (SciVal)

The institutionalisation of International Schools: An illustration and development of an analytical framework

Bunnell, T., Fertig, M. & James, C., 2015.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

The role and responsibilities of the clerk in further education and sixth form colleges in England in ensuring high quality college governance

James, C. & Goodall, J., 2015.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

The role of the clerk to the corporation in the governance of further education and sixth form colleges in England

James, C., Forrest, C., Goodall, J. & Hill, R., 2015, BELMAS Conference.

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding

The role of the clerk to the corporation of further education colleges in England in ensuring high quality college governance

James, C., Goodall, J., Hill, R. & Forest, C., 2015, The Education and Training Foundation. 17 p.

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2014

A comparison of the governing of primary and secondary schools in England

James, C., Connolly, M., Brammer, S., Fertig, M., James, J. & Jones, J., 15 Mar 2014, In: School Leadership and Management. 34, 2, p. 104-119 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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4 Citations (SciVal)

Effectively managing headteacher performance: final report.

Eddy Spicer, D. H., Crawford, M., Earley, P., James, C., Bubb, S., Furniss, R., Jones, J., Nelson, R. & Wood, E., 2014, London: Institute of Education. 161 p.

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IPR Policy Brief - The State of School Governing in England 2014

James, C. & Goodall, J., 1 Nov 2014, University of Bath. 4 p.

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Researching with feeling: The case for an affective paradigm in social and organisational research

James, C. & Crawford, M., 10 Oct 2014, Researching with Feeling: The Emotional Aspects of Social and Organizational Research. Clarke, C., Broussine, M. & Watts, L. (eds.). London, U. K.: Routledge, p. 147-163 17 p.

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter

The governing of international schools: The implications of ownership and profit motive

James, C. & Sheppard, P., 2014, In: School Leadership and Management. 34, 1, p. 2-20 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

20 Citations (SciVal)

The State of School Governing 2014

James, C. & Goodall, J. S., 2014, University of Bath.

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The state of school governing in England 2014

James, C., Goodall, J., Howarth, E. & Knights, E., 2014, Birmingham: National Governance Association. 39 p.

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Trends in the governance and governing of schools in England

James, C., 2014, In: Local Government Studies. 40, 6, p. 893-909

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

13 Citations (SciVal)

Trends in the Governance of Education in the UK

Connolly, M., Farrell, C. & James, C., 2014, In: Local Government Studies. 40, 6, p. 888-892 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4 Citations (SciVal)

2013

Educational reforms in Malta: A missed opportunity to establish distributed governance

Cutajar, M., Bezzina, C. & James, C., 1 Jul 2013, In: Management in Education. 27, 3, p. 118-124 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

7 Citations (SciVal)

Erratum: Educational reforms in Malta: A missed opportunity to establish distributed governance (Management in Education, (2013), 27, 3, (118-124), 10.1177/0892020613490872)

Cutajar, M., Bezzina, C. & James, C., 1 Oct 2013, In: Management in Education. 27, 4, p. 184-184 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

The chair of the school governing body in England: roles, relationships and responsibilities.

James, C., Brammer, S., Connolly, M., Eddy Spicer, D. H., James, J. S. & Jones, J., 2013, Reading: CfBT Education Trust. 44 p.

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The challenges facing school governing bodies in England: A 'perfect storm'?

James, C., Brammer, S., Connolly, M., Eddy Spicer, D., James, J. & Jones, J., Jul 2013, In: Management in Education. 27, 3, p. 84-90 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

10 Citations (SciVal)

The work of educational leaders in building creative and passionate schools and colleges

James, C., 1 Jan 2013, Educational Management: Major Themes in Education. Taylor and Francis, Vol. 1. p. 263-276 14 p.

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter

1 Citation (SciVal)

2012

A review of the literature on role of the board chair: what are the messages for chairs of school governing bodies?

James, C., Brammer, S., Connolly, M., Eddy Spicer, D., James, J. & Jones, J., 2012, Reading, U. K.: CfBT Education Trust. 41 p.

Research output: Book/Report › Other report

Teaching as an affective practice

James, C., 2012, Educational Theories, Cultures and Learning: A Critical Perspective. Daniels, H., Porter, J. & Lauder, H. (eds.). London, U. K.: Taylor and Francis, p. 165-176 12 p.

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter

2 Citations (SciVal)

The role of the chair of the school governing body in England

James, C., Jones, J., Connolly, M., Brammer, S., Fertig, M. & James, J., Feb 2012, In: School Leadership and Management. 32, 1, p. 3-19 17 p.

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Chris James

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