ABSTRACT

A thorough examination of the characteristics of a high- performing school, written by Sir Cyril Taylor (Chairman of the Specialist Schools Trust) and Conor Ryan (senior adviser to Tony Blair on Education).

chapter 1|21 pages

What makes a great school?

chapter 1|2 pages

Improvement techniques

chapter 3|20 pages

The drive for continuous improvement

chapter 4|18 pages

How to turn around a failing school

chapter 6|17 pages

Using data to improve performance

chapter 8|16 pages

Broad and balanced learning

chapter 10|24 pages

Discipline and attendance

chapter 11|17 pages

Inspection and audit

chapter 15|15 pages

Lessons from abroad

chapter 18|9 pages

Can we transform our schools?