This book provides school governors with a blueprint for working effectively and enthusiastically to bring about positive change in their schools, for the benefit of all those concerned.

Michael Creese has been a headteacher and has held educational posts at county level. He is currently using his expertise as a freelance educational consultant, researcher and writer. Peter Earley has published extensively in this area of education and is currently at the Institute of Education, University of London.

1. Making a Difference: Effectiveness and Improvement 2. The Efficient and Effective Governing Body 3. The Governing Body, the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning 4. The Role of the Governing Body in Strategic Planning 5. Target Setting and School Improvement Planning 6. Governors' Role in Review, Evaluation and Monitoring 7. The Governing Body and Ofsted Inspections 8. The Governing Body and Parents, Pupils and the Community 9. Accountability and the Governing Body 10. Towards School and Governing Body Improvement