Creating a culture of kindness
Abstract
This chapter examines what is meant by culture in the context of our schools and why kindness should be at its heart. It introduces exercises to elicit core values and explores the impact of establishing an open and non-judgemental climate where individuals feel confident to contribute, to innovate and to challenge. Referring to key aspects of the employee experience, from induction to professional review, the chapter shows how making culture an explicit part of the conversation builds a shared sense of purpose and offers questions to facilitate the process.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Education and Teacher Training
Educational Leadership and Practices
School Leadership and Teacher Performance
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 13–24
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter