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Guides, Books, and Papers

Remember, VT is not a simple change to the pastoral system. It is the way the school communicates, assesses, builds collaborative home-school partnership, and liberates human resources. Simply contact the site and any resources needed will be provided including in-depth advice and training on how to transform. Usually, there is no charge unless travel is involved.

Introductions to VT

The following article is an overview of VT by Robin Cox, leading authority on

mentoring, who introduced VT to St. Paul's School in Brisbane, Australia. Robin has recently written an excellent book "MENTOR", the latest of many publications based on VT ideas.

Intro to VT

This PowerPoint plus commentary offers a few introductory insights into VT (please

make sure your speakers are on)

P/P Intro to VT

Selected drafts of peer-reviewed research papers published in the International Journal of School Management

Highlights the importance of parent partnership (liberating agency) in building a collaborative VT system.

VT - a collaboration

Explains why reform fails in same-age systems and promotes VT as a prototype learning organisation.

Learning organisation

Explores the link between complexity, capacity, community, and culture.

VT and complexity