This book provides school governors with a blueprint for working effectively and enthusiastically to bring about positive change in their schools, for the benefit of all those concerned.
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| Foreword |
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| Acknowledgements |
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| Introduction |
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Making a difference: effectiveness and improvement |
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The efficient and effective governing body |
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21 | (9) |
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The governing body, the curriculum and teaching and learning |
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30 | (9) |
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The role of the governing body in strategic planning |
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39 | (10) |
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Target-setting and school improvement planning |
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49 | (14) |
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Governors' role in review, evaluation and monitoring |
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63 | (11) |
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The governing body and OFSTED inspections |
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74 | (16) |
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The governing body and parents, pupils and the community |
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90 | (9) |
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Accountability and the governing body |
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Towards school and governing body improvement |
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| Appendix: the schools involved in the study |
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| Bibliography |
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| Index |
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Michael Creese has been a headteacher and has held educational posts at county level. He is currently using his expertise as a freelance educational consultant, researcher and writer. Peter Earley has published extensively in this area of education and is currently at the Institute of Education, University of London.
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