Purpose – The purpose of this paper, based upon research carried out between a university and a Local Authority (LA) in the Midlands, UK, is to explore the phenomenon of head teachers working collaboratively across clusters of primary schools, or inter-collaboration. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative case study approach was taken and the data collection methods co-constructed with the participants. Findings – The head teachers were eager to share what they perceived as an overwhelmingly positive collaborative experience. The findings in this paper illustrate perhaps the most significant discovery, i.e. the role that the collaborative clusters can play in offering emotional support to those head teachers involved. Research limitations/implications – This research was based within a specific LA, so the findings reflect the values manifested there. Quite different results may have been discovered in alternative contexts. Originality/value – The personal, social and emotional needs of leaders are often overlooked in research whilst focussing upon the support that they offer to others. This paper explores the solitary role that headship

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合作：为高级领导提供情感支持

目的–基于一所大学与英国中部地区的地方当局（LA）之间进行的研究，本文的目的是探讨班主任在整个小学群之间进行协作或相互协作的现象。设计/方法/方法-采用定性案例研究方法，并与参与者共同构建数据收集方法。调查结果–班主任渴望分享他们认为是压倒性的积极合作经验。本文中的发现可能说明了最重要的发现，即协作集群在为所涉及的班主任提供情感支持方面可以发挥的作用。研究的局限性/意义–这项研究基于特定的LA，因此调查结果反映了那里体现的价值。在替代情况下可能会发现完全不同的结果。独创性/价值–领导者的个人，社会和情感需求在研究中经常被忽视，而侧重于他们为他人提供的支持。本文探讨了领导职位的单独作用