
School Governance
Policy, Politics and Practices
Jacqueline Baxter(Author)
Policy Press
1st Edition
Published on 29. March 2016
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-4473-2602-1 (ISBN)
Description
Jacqueline Baxter takes the 2014 `Trojan Horse' scandal, in which it was alleged that governors at 25 Birmingham schools were involved in the "Islamisation" of secular state schools, as a focus point to examine the pressures and challenges in the current English education system.
Reviews / Votes
"Brings new insight into how & why governors are positioned within society and how shifting attitudes to the purpose of school have shaped the future of governance." Ian Usher, ModernGovernor.com "An interesting account of shifting priorities between different Conservative governments, and the impact that this has on local accountability, choice and the voices of parents." Governing Matters "A succinct, and fascinating, document on the many challenges we have faced as 'Hidden Givers' over the last few years. The changing landscape of legislation is fully captured along with the increased accountability measures the largest volunteer workforce in the country attempts to meet whilst remaining focused on improvement in their schools." Jane Owens, National Leader of Governance, Wirral "Expertly explores the key issues surrounding modern school governance by combining analysis of recent developments with findings from Baxter's own research into governors' sense-making. A stimulating and informative read for anyone interested in school governance and leadership." Ellie Cotgrave, Research and Projects Manager, National Governors' AssociationMore details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
331 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4473-2602-1 (9781447326021)
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Person
Jacqueline Baxter is a Lecturer in Public Policy and Management in the Open University Faculty of Business and Law and a module leader on the MBA programme. Her current research investigates the role of education and development in the formation of female leadership identities.
Content
The Trojan Horse: catastrophe or catalyst for change?;
Media representations of school governance today;
Opening up The Trojan Horse;
Governors today: Identities and perceptions;
Regulating the Governors?;
School Governing in England, a whole new chapter?.
Media representations of school governance today;
Opening up The Trojan Horse;
Governors today: Identities and perceptions;
Regulating the Governors?;
School Governing in England, a whole new chapter?.