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.
Recenzijos
' this book gives governors the tools to be 'effective and efficient', and to assess their contribution This is a helpful book that shows how we can do a good job.' - Headlines
'... gives real pointers to the way that governors can support their schools, positively yet critically. - The Times Educational Supplement
List of figures
vi
Foreword
vii
Acknowledgements
viii
List of abbreviations
ix
Introduction
1
(3)
Making a difference: effectiveness and improvement
4
(17)
The efficient and effective governing body
21
(9)
The governing body, the curriculum and teaching and learning
30
(9)
The role of the governing body in strategic planning
39
(10)
Target-setting and school improvement planning
49
(14)
Governors' role in review, evaluation and monitoring
63
(11)
The governing body and OFSTED inspections
74
(16)
The governing body and parents, pupils and the community
90
(9)
Accountability and the governing body
99
(12)
Towards school and governing body improvement
111
(9)
Appendix: the schools involved in the study
120
(5)
Bibliography
125
(4)
Index
129
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.
