Excellence in Education

"Excellence in Education": the making of great schools tells the side of the story of education in England not often portrayed in the media - one that celebrates the success of the many schools that have experienced dramatic improvements in the last five years. The authors discuss all the elements that have contributed to these improvements including: improving the quality of the leadership team; the setting of targets and use of data; curriculum innovation; the use of ICT; improved discipline and order; the designation of nearly 2,000 schools as specialist schools. Primarily about the experience of secondary schools - although full of techniques and case studies relevant to primary schools - this book will serve as a manual for school improvement.