The School Governors' Handbook

by Partington; J A

• ISBN13: 9780415127073
• ISBN10: 0415127076
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1995-08-29
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The School Governors' Handbookhas been the most definitive and widely read book on the subject since it was first published in 1980. Written by E. C. Wragg and J. A. Partington, two of the most respected experts in the field, one of its great strengths has always been its mixture of up-to-date, authoritative information and humor. Now in its third edition, all sections of the book have been substantially revised and rewritten to take account of the many changes in governors' duties that been brought about the recent legislation, including the 1988 Education Act.

Author Biography

Ted Wragg is Professor of Education at the University of Exeter.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
How Governors Fit into the Education System	p. 7
Governors' Responsibilities	p. 29
Being an Effective School Governor	p. 64
Governors' Meetings	p. 80
Life in School	p. 96
Issues in Education	p. 125
Difficult Situations	p. 147
Now That You're a Good School Governor	p. 167
Appendix	p. 170
Select Bibliography	p. 175
Index	p. 177
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