Reflecting On School Management

The reorganisation of the education system within Britain has vastly increased the managerial responsibilities of those working in schools, although the staff generally have received little management training. In this book, the various issues related to management are teased out and a selection of ideas and pragmatic solutions informing good practice are examined.

Introduction 1 Philosophy and Values in Education Management 2 What Is Management in Education? 3 Management and Leadership Styles 4 Working with People, Part One-Management Skills 5 Working with People, Part Two-Developing Staff 6 Managing in the Market Place 7 Managing Finance and Resources 8 Managing across the Boundaries 9 Curriculum Management 10 Managing in Turbulent Times, by Janet Ouston