Advising on Governance in Education

Exemplification of the education advisers’ skills, knowledge and approaches and how these can be applied to assist leaders and governors in improving schools,colleges, educational performance and pupil outcomes.

An ideal book for new or prospective education advisers which focuses on why governance is needed, what forms of governance are necessary and how these are implemented in practice. As the third instalment of The Education Adviser series, it offers essential background reading for anyone involved in advising within the education system.

Divided into three sections, this book details the specifics of governance, illustrating the skills, knowledge, understanding and approaches required for governance advising. As a contributed volume, it presents a diverse range of perspectives from MAT leaders, headteachers, key influencers, and education advisers at local, regional, national and international levels. Each chapter concludes with the author''s analysis of the impact and differences made, resulting in a thorough, insightful, and practical text. These case scenarios also encourage readers to reflect and consider integrating these approaches to their own practice.

Chapter contents include:

• the importance of quality advice for school governors;
• regulatory frameworks across the UK jurisdictions;
• the principles of good governance;
• governance and partnerships;
• the role of governance in transformative change within the school setting.

Readers will be fully equipped with an understanding of the role of governance in education advising and how this can enhance the educational outcomes of children, young people, and the overall effectiveness of educational settings.