ABSTRACT

Effective LEAs and School Improvement examines the ways in which Local Education Authorities can support and challenge schools to raise educational standards. The book includes case studies of effective LEAs and interludes from heads and governors on their experience of working with LEAs.
Effective LEAs and School Improvement enables Local Education Authorities to learn from existing good practice and to reflect upon their current situation and plan ahead to meet future demands. It is essential reading for all LEAs concerned with raising educational standards.

chapter 2|20 pages

Challenge and support to schools

chapter |26 pages

Interlude

Working with and supporting school governors

chapter |3 pages

Interlude

chapter 7|16 pages

Changing roles and functions

chapter |2 pages

Interlude

chapter 8|18 pages

School improvement partnerships

Aiming high, including all – a framework for partnerships to improve urban schooling

chapter 9|9 pages

The way forward

New model LEAs for the twenty-first century