ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with a primary school which had been formed by the merger of junior and infant schools on the same site. Therefore, beyond the needs of primary teachers who were coping with immense curriculum change and an associated administrative burden, there was a new need to promote the development of common understandings and good relationships. The chapter explores the role of management in meeting the widely differing demands of the school community, and the individuals employed within it. Head teachers and senior management teams have to satisfy several different audiences at the same time. Staff development has often been used as an umbrella term to cover a wide range of activities, from visits to other schools and traditional INSET courses, to the sort of personal professional development that leads to a qualification. The role of quality leadership in creating a supportive climate in the school was confirmed as crucial, if teacher development is to be successful.
