Local Management of Schools Training Materials for Headteachers and Other School Staff, School Governors, and Local Authority Officers

Updating the earlier pack "Local Financial Management in Schools", this pack responds to the arrangements for Local Management of Schools (LMS) set out in the 1988 Education Reform Act. It aims to help in the training of school staff, governors and local authority officers at various levels.;This pack has five aims, firstly to provide familiarization and initial training in LMS. Secondly, to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes necessary for general competence in LMS, not specific to any one Local Education Authority. Thirdly, to introduce some of the advanced skills and concepts and lay a foundation for their development. Fourthly to indicate sources of further advice and support. Fifthly, to create a flexible learning structure to meet the needs of different groups and individuals.;This pack could be of interest to headteachers, heads of departments and other teachers interested in LMS, also education officers concerned with school finance, and officiers of treasurer's departments.;The author has also written "Managing School Finance" and "Managing School Time".