School Improvement after Inspection School and LEA Responses [Paperback]

What do we know about the impact OFSTED is having on schools, particularly in terms of their development? Is inspection leading to school improvement? What is the impact of inspection on the average school? This book focuses on the impact of OFSTED inspection, and what happens to schools after their inspection. Does inspection help raise standards? What are the consequences of inspection for successful schools?School inspection under OFSTED continues to generate discussion and controversy.This book contributes to the wider debate about the role and function of OFSTED inspection, particularly as it relates to school improvement and raising standards.

What do we know about the impact OFSTED is having on schools, particularly in terms of their development? Is inspection leading to school improvement? What is the impact of inspection on the average school? This book focuses on the impact of OFSTED inspection, and what happens to schools after their inspection. Does inspection help raise standards? What are the consequences of inspection for successful schools?`The language of the book is accessible to those who are not involved in education. The 14 chapters describe and evaluate the impact of OfSTED inspection, presenting the cases for external and self-assessment' - Mentoring & TrainingIntroduction - Peter Earley
PART ONE: SCHOOL, GOVERNING BODY AND LEA RESPONSES: AN OVERVIEW
OFSTED and Afterwards? Schools' Responses to Inspection - Janet Ouston and Jacqueline Davies
Governing Bodies and School Inspection - Peter Earley
Potential for Empowerment?
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