School Improvement after Inspection?: School and LEA Responses (Published in association with the British Educational Leadership and Management Society)

`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 & Training

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?

CONTRIBUTORS

Vanessa Aris

Doug Close

Nigel Cromey-Hawke

Jacqueline Davies Institute of Education, London

Jim Davies

Tony Dimmer Surrey Local Education Authority

Brian Fidler University of Reading

Helen Hosker Surrey Education Services Curriculum and Management Consultancy

Peter Johnson

Geoff Lowe

Peter Lonsdale Longhill School, Brighton

Margaret Mathieson

Jacky Metiuk

Janet Ouston Institute of Education, London

Carl Parsons Christ Church College Canterbury

Sue Robb

Mel Vlaeminke University of Leicester

Margaret Wood University of Central Lancashire