The following website addresses are provided to enable the reader to pursue further their interest in this topic.
National College for School Leadership (NCSL)
Centre for the Use of Research and Evidence in Education (CUREE)
Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
General Teaching Council for England (GTCE). Also here and here.
Teachernet
Collaborative Action Research Network (CARN)
The Coaching and Mentoring Network
The Boston Plan for Excellence. Also here.