'Chris James, Michael Connolly, Gerald Dunning and Tony Elliott
have produced a comprehensive analysis of the very effective
primary school. Although the research for the book draws on the
authors' experiences in Welsh Primary Schools, the range of
literature cited and the analytical frameworks employed ensure that
their findings have a much broader relevance. They define 'a very
effective' school as one that provides high levels of attainment
and rich educational experiences despite being located in extremely
challenging circumstances. A key insight of the book is that
although these schools are consequently 'extraordinary' their
practice was in many ways quite 'ordinary'. This is because these
schools worked in much the same way as the very best of schools
have always done. In many ways, this as the authors note, is an
optimistic message - that all children deserve to be educated in
such very effective schools. The virtue of How Very Effective
Primary Schools Work is that it makes clear those characteristics
and strategies that can help every school to become great' "- David
Hopkins, HSBC iNet Chair of International Leadership, and formerly
Chief Adviser on School Standards to the Secretary of State
2002-2005
"
'All children, especially the poorest, deserve capable, mature
and well adjusted teachers and leaders who work together to lay
firm foundations of learning and behaviour, then enrich and elevate
everyone's learning far beyond that in optimistic cultures of
security, persistence and hope. Based on solid research from 18
outstanding schools in challenging circumstances, this is the vital
message of this important and unique book. Chris James and his
colleagues show thathighly effective schools need high functioning
adults and communities who expect and get the best from everyone,
dedicate themselves to others without burning themselves out, are
not frightened of challenges and contradictions, stay around to
fulfil their obligations to others and see their efforts bear
fruit, and are emotionally comfortable in their own skin. If you
want to become more effective as a school you will need to become
more effective and adjusted as a teacher, a leader and an all-round
human being. This inspiring and indispensable book, will stir and
steer all who read it in that educationally essential quest' "-
Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education, Boston
College
"
All good teachers and headteachers are concerned with improving
pupil attainment. In high attainment schools, they must recognize
how to sustain success. In schools with low attainment levels, they
must come to understand the challenges they face and find ways of
overcoming the difficulties.
This practical, research-based book describes the key approaches
used by very effective schools. The authors explain how success can
be achieved and maintained and describe ways of working that bring
about high levels of pupil attainment. They also explain why these
ways of working are successful.
This book is essential reading for headteachers, teachers,
students of educational leadership and management, school
governors, and those who work in local authorities.
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