What lessons can we learn from the relationship between policy-makers and schools over the life of the 'New' Labour and its predecessor Conservative government? This book considers the impact of educational policies on those who have to translate political priorities into the day to day work of scho[...]
'An ideal text for challenging the thinking of those studying for NPQH! The conclusion by the authors suggests nine major points to consider if improvement for schools in extremely challenging circumstances is to happen and be sustained. These 'nine lesson for policy makers' are very frank and perti[...]
Builds up a picture of what effectiveness is, how it can be measured, and what it means for teachers, parents and pupils. This book provides quantitative data that shows how schools can and do make a difference. It also gives evidence about the links between attitudes and attainment within a school,[...]
Self-evaluation in schools sits at the top of the national agenda in response to an awareness that performance tables and inspector's reports can only tell a partial story. Schools should be encouraged to raise questions about "How are we doing?" and "How do we know?". This volume demystifies school[...]
Provides teachers with a knowledge base to prepare students for lifelong learning.
This book draws on ground-breaking work with the National Union of Teachers to demonstrate a practical approach to identifying what makes a good school and the part that pupils, parents and teachers can play in school improvement.[...]