Effective School Management

Part III is devoted. Organizations (and this includes some educational
institutions) that have achieved the Investors in People kitemark must
demonstrate that their staff are undergoing CPD. ‘Learning for life’, of which
CPD is an example, is being promoted by government agencies. Progressive
schools will have noted these national trends and will be building appraisal
and development firmly into their management systems.
Finally, it should not be forgotten that a ‘comprehensive’ approach should
include administrative and ancillary staff as well as teachers. Though the
recalcitrance of some school-keepers can be attributed in part to local union
stances, it should never be forgotten that a show of strength is a fairly normal
reaction to being underestimated or taken for granted.
DISMISSING STAFF
It is with some sadness that we have felt it appropriate to add this section to
our book. However, whether for reasons of redundancy, incompetence or

---

9 4
EFFECTIVE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
misconduct, staff dismissals are becoming an increasingly common occurrence
in the life of a school and, as responsibility for education is increasingly
devolved to governors and heads, particularly of foundation schools, their
involvement in dismissals becomes more direct.