Full Description
One of a series of six books in The Education Adviser series, this book is an excellent point of reference for prospective, new or experienced education advisers and leaders, which focuses on quality systems in education.
Divided into three parts, the book explores the specifics of: understanding what quality systems are; continuous improvement; and leadership and motivation. It presents a diverse range of perspectives from system leaders, headteachers, key influencers and education advisers working at local, national and international levels. Many of the chapters focus on real case work and conclude with the authors' analyses of impact, resulting in a thorough, insightful and practical guide for those working in an advisory capacity with education leaders. Case scenarios also encourage readers to reflect on and consider applying some of the approaches explored in their own practice. Chapters address key aspects of:
What is meant by a quality systems approach
Understanding the complexity of 'quality' in education
Applying a range of quality improvement tools
Understanding systems through the lived experiences of learners
The impact of quality systems on continuous improvement
The importance of involving your people in quality systems design and re-design
Readers are encouraged to understand more fully the intricacies of a quality systems approach, enabling them to hone further their advisory skillset and support leaders in continuing to improve the quality of education for all children and young people.
Contents
The AoEA, the editorial team and author biographies
About the contributors
Acknowledgements
Overview
Introduction to the AoEA and the purpose of the book series
Les Walton, CBE
Introduction to Book 6: Advising on Quality Systems in Education
Dr Tony Birch
Part 1: understanding quality in education systems
1. A quality systems approach to school improvement
Les Walton, CBE
2. Understanding quality: what it is and why it matters
Dr Tony Birch and Dr Alan Cross
3. Designing intentional systems
Andy Begley JP
4. Understanding and applying quality improvement tools: examples from practice
Peter Parish
5. Advising on the curriculum
Professor Mick Waters
6. Understanding effective quality systems through the lived experience of pupils
Victoria Flynn
7. Bridging pupil engagement and quality systems in education
Professor John Jerrim and Dr Lauren Bellaera
8. Lowering the stakes, raising the impact: improving quality through self-evaluation and inspection
Dr Catherine Thompson
Part 2: continuous improvement
9. Supporting continuous improvement: Kaizen
Les Walton, CBE
10. What makes quality systems in a school in need of rapid and sustainable improvement
Dr Victoria Carr
11. Building quality systems for a continuous cycle of teacher professional development
Professor Emily Perry
12. From fragmentation to flow: designing coherent quality data systems for school improvement
Roisin McCreesh
13. Building quality systems through teacher-led evidence: participatory micro-RCTs as a model for improvement in education
Dr Emma Dobson and Dr Wayne Harrison
14. A SEND service for a wider SEND system of effective practice: a quality systems perspective
Cate Marsden
Part 3: leadership and motivation
15. Leading systems, managing variation and achieving optimum performance
Les Walton, CBE
16. From accreditation to growth: what NPQH Wales reveals about intelligent quality systems
Kate Williams
17. Using Win-Win strategy to optimise 'buy-in' and promote effective partnership working
Ian Lane
18. Reflecting on leading quality systems in practice: a case study in complex change management
Graeme Atkins
Reflections on Book 6: Advising on Quality Systems in Education
Dr Tony Birch and Ian Lane
Index
