An investigation of middle leaders’ development needs in primary school in UK

Research question(s): • What are the middle leaders’ development needs in a secondary school to contribute to whole school improvement? • what the leadership development opportunities for middle leaders are currently available in secondary school? • what does middle leadership perceive would help them to meet these needs? Methodology: Quantitative and qualitative Research design: Survey (electronic questionnaires) via email Research methods: Questionnaires • biographical information (age, experience, job, gender) • identify the list of middle leader needs (close end) rate (1-6) on 3 statement • open-ended questions Ethics: what could be here? Analysis: Deductive and Inductive In addition, please could you paraphrase the following question that I will use them in my questionnaire: What are the main expectations of middle level leaders in your school? What are the challenges experienced by middle level leaders in your school? What is your understanding of leadership development? How is leadership development for middle level leaders reflected in your school's policy documentation? What leadership development opportunities could better equip middle leaders in your school to meet the challenges they may face?