Improving Poorly Performing Schools In England
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Improving Poorly Performing Schools In England
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Author : Great Britain: National Audit Office
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006-01-11
Improving Poorly Performing Schools In England written by Great Britain: National Audit Office and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-11 with Education categories.
In 2004-05, approximately £837 million was spent in England on a range of national programmes to help address problems in schools that were failing or at risk of failing to provide an acceptable standard of education for their pupils, and five new academies were opened with an estimated total development cost of around £160 million. This NAO report focuses on two key issues: whether enough is being done to identify and support schools that show signs of deteriorating performance; and whether the measures being taken to address poor performance are effective to ensure continued improvement in 'recovered' schools. The effectiveness of national initiatives and local actions are assessed and examples of good practice from schools that have been successfully turned around are highlighted. Recommendations made include the need for: the DfES and local authorities to combine efforts to identify schools at risk and intervene before schools fail; schools to prioritise school leadership and to establish a positive culture centred on teaching and learning; and Ofsted to carry out more frequent inspections of vulnerable or poorly performing schools.
Improving Poorly Performing Schools In England
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Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006
Improving Poorly Performing Schools In England written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with School improvement programs categories.
In 2004-05, approximately £837 million was spent in England on a range of national programmes to help address problems in schools that were failing or at risk of failing to provide an acceptable standard of education for their pupils. Following on from a NAO report (HC 679, session 2005-06; ISBN 0102936633) published in January 2006, the Committee's report examines the activities of the DfES and Ofsted to identify and deal with poorly performing schools, to strengthen school leadership and to develop simpler relationships with schools. Findings include that, although the number of poorly performing schools has been reducing, there are still around 1,500 in England that are under-performing. Improvements in data on secondary school performance has helped to identify schools in decline at an earlier stage so that they can benefit from increased support, and similar improvement needs to be done at primary school level. The system of shorter Ofsted inspections, based on school self-evaluation of performance, may be appropriate for the majority of schools, but some schools are not evaluating themselves effectively and incentives needs to be created to help achieve this. School leadership is essential to achieving and maintaining improvements, and Ofsted reports need to diagnose any leadership problems in failing schools explicitly. Local authorities and other schools are important sources of support for struggling schools and there should be greater opportunities for schools to collaborate and share good practice.
Improving Poorly Performing Schools In England
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Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Improving Poorly Performing Schools In England written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Education categories.
Making A Difference
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Author : Great Britain. National Audit Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Making A Difference written by Great Britain. National Audit Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Education categories.
This NAO report examines the effectiveness of maintained secondary schools in England in improving the academic achievements of their pupils, taking into account key factors regarding external influences on performance. The analysis is based on data for more than one million pupils in more than 3,100 schools who sat their Key Stage 3 tests or GCSE examinations in 2002. The report also considers the characteristics of schools that are providing a good quality education. The analysis shows that the wide variations between the average academic achievements of pupils in different schools at both Key Stage 3 and GCSE level diminish substantially when adjustments are made for the influence of external factors, although there remain considerable differences between high and low performing schools. Recommendations made include that the DfES should use adjusted performance data, which takes account of pupils' economic, social and cultural backgrounds and their development over time, in order to gain a more robust and objective insight into school effectiveness.
Successful School Leadership Linking With Learning And Achievement
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Author : Christopher Day
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Release Date : 2011-05-16
Successful School Leadership Linking With Learning And Achievement written by Christopher Day and has been published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-16 with Social Science categories.
This book is based on the largest and most extensive empirical study of contemporary leadership in primary and secondary schools in England. The results demonstrate that heads of successful schools improve the quality of student learning and achievement through who they are – their values, virtues, dispositions and competencies – as well as their timely use of change and improvement strategies. Successful School Leadership provides a comprehensive analysis of the values and qualities of head teachers. It assesses the strategies they use and how they adapt these to their particular school context in order to ensure positive increases in the learning, well being and achievement of their students. The authors: Identify a basic set of leadership practices resulting from their findings Analyse and describe the leadership values, qualities and behaviours related to different phases in schools’ improvement journeys Provide illustrative case studies of primary and secondary schools that highlight context sensitive strategies Provide a contemporary overview of international research and thinking about successful school leadership Recognize similar and distinguishing features between schools in different socio-economic groups This book is valuable reading for…school leaders and senior teachers, educational policy makers and advisors, as well as anyone involved or interested in education and its leadership.
Children S Rights And The Developing Law
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Author : Jane Fortin
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2009-08-13
Children S Rights And The Developing Law written by Jane Fortin and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-13 with Law categories.
Following the implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998, awareness has increased that we live in a rights-based culture and that children constitute an important group of rights holders. Now in its third edition, Children's Rights and the Developing Law explores the way developing law and policies in England and Wales are simultaneously promoting and undermining the rights of children. It reflects on how far these developments take account of children's interests, using current research on children's needs as a template against which to assess their effectiveness and considering a broad range of topics, including medical law, education and youth justice. A critical approach is maintained throughout, particularly when assessing the extent to which the concept of children's rights is being acknowledged by the courts and policy makers and the degree to which the UK fulfils its obligations under, for example, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Reducing The Reliance On Landfill In England
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Author : Great Britain: National Audit Office
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006-07-26
Reducing The Reliance On Landfill In England written by Great Britain: National Audit Office and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-26 with Political Science categories.
In 1999 the European Union introduced a Directive that require the UK to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste disposed of in landfill. By 2010 we have to landfill 75% of the amount landfilled in 1995. This figure reduces to 50% by 2013 and 35% by 2020. If the target is not met then the UK could be fined for non-compliance. So far DEFRA has spent £336 million on initiatives to reduce the amount of landfill, but reductions have been offset by growth in the amount of waste produced and there is a risk that the targets will not be met. An emphasis on recycling alone is not enough. DEFRA needs to focus on helping the 25 authorities that send most to landfill and help develop alternative waste facilities, as well as encouraging more households to recycle and compost. This examination of the problem is in four parts: 1) England needs to reduce the amount of biodegradable municipal waste disposed through landfill; 2) earlier delays I taking action made European Union targets more difficult to achieve; 3) without a step change in existing local authority plans, England will not achieve its share of the reductions in landfill the European Union requires by 2010 and 2013; 4) recycling and minimisation need to contribute more to reducing the amount of biodegradable municipal waste sent to landfill.
Engaging Every Learner
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Author : Alan M. Blankstein
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2007-02-01
Engaging Every Learner written by Alan M. Blankstein and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-01 with Education categories.
Join today′s most insightful thinkers as they explore the heart, mind, and soul of educational leadership! This concise volume offers educational leaders key concepts and strategies for framing discussions about closing the equity gap and ensuring high achievement for all learners. As the first volume in The Soul of Educational Leadership series, this unique collection presents: Pedro A. Noguera and Alan M. Blankstein on essential questions and themes Delores B. Lindsey and Randall B. Lindsey on culturally proficient equity audits Antoinette Mitchell on the knowledge base for teaching diverse learners in big-city schools Stephen G. Peters on how to capture, inspire, and teach every learner Thomas R. Guskey on rethinking the work of Benjamin S. Bloom Karen J. Pittman and Merita Irby on readiness for college, work, and life Alan Boyle on helping failing schools to turn around Richard Farson on the paradoxes of risk, challenge, failure, and innovation Pioneering educators and series editors Alan M. Blankstein, Robert W. Cole, and Paul D. Houston offer thought-provoking ideas applicable to all schools, districts, and learning communities and include a complete index for browsing and easy reference.
Radical Reforms
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Author : Christopher Chapman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2008-12-09
Radical Reforms written by Christopher Chapman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-09 with Education categories.
Focusing on education as a major area of public policy, this book explores a decade of rapid and intensive modernization and draws out the lessons for those concerned with developing education systems across the globe.
Blair S Educational Legacy
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Author : Geoffrey Walford
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-18
Blair S Educational Legacy written by Geoffrey Walford and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-18 with Education categories.
The United Kingdom General Election on 1st May 1997 gave a landslide victory to a re-vitalised Labour Party. Tony Blair became Prime Minister with a huge Commons majority of 179 over all other parties. Such a majority meant that extensive changes of policy could be implemented with little effective opposition. During the election campaign Tony Blair had repeatedly claimed that the top three priorities of a New Labour government would be 'education, education, education' , and on page two of the Labour Party's election manifesto a smiling Blair is seen with Nelson Mandela - the unacknowledged originator of the oratorical education triplet. Following a third Election victory in 2005 and after over ten years as Prime Minister, Blair finally stepped down to Gordon Brown in mid-2007, but only after a promotional ‘final tour’ that lasted several months. Towards the end, Blair devoted considerable efforts to try to ensure that his legacy would be positive and that he would be remembered for more than his role in the Iraq war. But what is his legacy in the field of education? This book brings together the assessments of key educational researchers who have been centrally involved with both the critique and implementation of various policy developments. It is now time to make a solid academic evaluation of his influence on education. This book is timely, and relates directly to the central policy themes of the last decade. It considers the relationships between theory and practice and examines the nature of policy and politics. Each contribution will review empirical data and policy changes relating to Blair’s period as Prime Minister and will make an assessment of the enduring effects of changes in policy. Each will assess the long-term and lasting effects as well as the shorter-term responses. This book was published as a special issue of the Oxford Review of Education.