ICP Insights
Inspiring words from the ICP Executive
Strengthening Leadership Across Africa Through Collaboration and Connection
The International Confederation of Principals (ICP) was proud to see educational leaders from across Africa gather in Pretoria, South Africa last month for the African Confederation of Principals (ACP) Council Meeting. Hosted by the South African Principals...
Welcome Message from New President
As we begin the new year, it is my pleasure and honour to step into the role of President of the International Confederation of Principals (ICP). I would like to begin by thanking Leendert-Jan Veldhuyzen, our Past-President, for his leadership over the past two years....
CIES 2025: Connecting in Chicago
I must admit that before I attended their conference, I knew relatively little about CIES. However, thanks to my time with them in Chicago, I now know that the Comparative and International Education Society has over 3,500 individual members (researchers, school...
Reflections from the ICP Executive Meeting in the Netherlands
Strengthening Global Leadership Through Collaboration The ICP Executive Meeting in the Netherlands was more than a strategic gathering—it was a powerful opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore innovative approaches to education. Hosted by ICP...
What is Ethical Leadership?
What does the term ‘ethical leadership’ mean to you? One of the things that I have particularly enjoyed during my time with ICP has been the opportunity to be part of the UK’s Commission on Ethical Leadership. First established by The Association of School and College...
A Tale of Four Conventions
It seemed such a small request. I had just attended ICP’s 2015 Convention in Helsinki in my then role as President of the Association of College Leaders in the UK. I had been deeply impressed by this wonderful gathering of leaders from across the world and had...
Dr Cherie Taylor-Patel
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Cherie Taylor-Patel to the International Confederation of Principals (ICP)! Dr. Taylor-Patel is a highly esteemed educator and leader, renowned for her commitment to student-centered learning and her innovative approaches to education....
Student Wellbeing and Mental Health
Members of the ICP Student Leaders Forum, composed of student representatives from across the globe, held a facilitated virtual meeting on March 17th 2024 to discuss student wellbeing and mental health.
The outcomes from this dynamic meeting have been correlated into a position document which we now present to the ICP Executive for their attention and consideration.
Lessons from John Bruton and the Art of Leading with Grace
As I tuned into the funeral of our former Prime Minister, John Bruton, a poignant scene unfolded before me, capturing the essence of leadership and humanity. The gathering of leaders, once divided by their ideologies and policies, now stood united in their respect and...
New Year’s Message from the ICP President – January 2024
'Let us cling together as the years go by;Oh my love, my loveIn the quiet of the nightLet our candle always burnLet us never lose the lessons we have learned.' These beautiful words of Brian May resonate in my mind as the new year begins. He wrote this song after...
Four Things I Learnt from ICP’s COP 28 Seminar
Welcome Mhlanga told us that ‘school leaders have to lead’. If we want the response to the world’s changing climate to have a high profile in our schools and associations, then the example has to come from the top. It is not an issue to delegate to others. We...
The View from the COP
When I told my family in Liverpool that I had been given the chance to attend the COP, they assumed that I was referring to the Kop at Anfield and that I had somehow managed to but tickets to watch my beloved football club. Sadly I haven’t got any football tickets,...
