Managing schools in the community - Phil Street

As UK schools become self managing, this book guides them through the considerations managers need to take into account as they develop the community dimension. - - This book is an essential guide to managing the community dimension of primary and secondary schools, both for Local Education Authority (LEA)-designated Community Schools and self-designated schools interested in involving the community centrally in the life of the school. There are now Community Schools in 50 per cent of LEAs. This growing interest in involving the community partly reflects the thrust of recent legislation (e.g. the composition of governing bodies and school-industry partnerships) and the need for revenue-raising from the community, but essentially it embodies a more holistic philosophy of education, from the cradle to the grave, with the school as a centre for learning and activities for the whole community. - - Managing Schools in the Community looks at various approaches to community education, the development of community services, with community input and a culture focused on the community. All aspects are covered in detail, including: staffing, management, and financial and budgetary implications.