Based entirely on case-study schools - 32 schools identified by the education authorities as having made, or making, significant steps to improvement. The schools include early primary, secondary and special. The book analyzes and explains the changes which have been made to bring about improvement and shares the successful impovement practice with other schools. It also looks specifically at how Counting Professional Development of all school staff can be organized to effect change.

Based entirely on case-study schools including early primary, secondary and special needs schools, this book looks at the changes that have been made to bring about improvement and analyzes successful practice.

'Chris James, Michael Connolly, Gerald Dunning and Tony Elliott have produced a comprehensive analysis of the very effective primary school. Although the research for the book draws on the authors' experiences in Welsh Primary Schools, the range of literature cited and the analytical frameworks employed ensure that their findings have a much broader relevance. They define 'a very effective' school as one that provides high levels of attainment and rich educational experiences despite being located in extremely challenging circumstances. A key insight of the book is that although these schools...

First published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Don't Break 'em: There are just some things as a Man you shouldn't do. For years it was an unwritten code of Man Laws and you might have known about one or two, but now we give you a book to reference. While we don't cover them all...we felt these were important to give to you and maybe a few of your friends. Welcome to class and get ready to laugh....Man Laws: Don't Break 'em is here