Publisher's Synopsis
Under the new Education Reform Act 1988, local management of schools will mean a greater responsibility for head teachers and governors for such matters as: budgeting and financial planning; personnel management; planning and allocation of resources.;This book provides a guide to these and other issues for those who will need practical information and training to meet the demands of the Act. The importance of strategic thinking and long term planning is stressed. Skills are developed by training exercises and case studies incorporated into the book.