This popular book has been thoroughly updated for its fourth edition, targeting the contans directly at the needs of today's school manager.

Effective School Management, 4th ed is now even more directed towards the leadership demands on managers both within the school and in its community setting.

The following new sections have been written to deal with emerging pressures on heads:

* the increasing complexity of employment legislation

* the management of risk

* performance management

* flexibility in the curriculum

* the inclussion agenda

* team development and leadership

* the effect of the government's new approach to early years education

Recent research and developments have been incorporated and the content has been extensively updated.

The author's fresh and readable style, coupled with their use of proven interactive exercises, makes this a first choice for busy heads and senior staff in all schools.