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.

' this book gives governors the tools to be 'effective and efficient', and to assess their contribution This is a helpful book that shows how we can do a good job.' - Headlines'... gives real pointers to the way that governors can support their schools, positively yet critically. - The Times Educational Supplement

• 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

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.

' this book gives governors the tools to be 'effective and efficient', and to assess their contribution This is a helpful book that shows how we can do a good job.' - Headlines'... gives real pointers to the way that governors can support their schools, positively yet critically. - The Times Educational Supplement

• 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