Description
This book discusses the improvement of primary schools in Essex, based on the experience of the Essex Primary School Improvement programme. It examines the role of the LEA in supporting schools and their efforts to improve, as well as the collaborative relationship between LEAs and schools. The book also covers topics such as consultancy, information and data handling, and evaluating school improvement.
Drawn from the experience of the Essex Primary School Improvement programme, this book shows how primary schools in the county have improved their standards subsequent to OFSTED inspection. It explores the role of the LEA in supporting schools and their efforts to improve. It also looks at the collaborative relationship that LEAs and schools can form, and the implications for school leadership and for students. The book also sheds light on issues of consultancy, information and data handling, and evaluating school improvement.