During the 1990s school inspection has become a
controversial political issue. This history of HMI since the Second World War shows how its independence derives from the work of the nineteenth century inspectors and examines the relationship between HMI and schools, local education authorities and the government. The later chapters study the effect of the 1988 and 1992 Education Acts, and conclude with an analysis of proposals for the future of school inspection.
By:
John E. Dunford
Imprint: Routledge Falmer
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 241mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780713040289
ISBN 10: 0713040289
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 March 1998
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional & Vocational
,
A / AS level
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
The Journal of the Secondary Heads Association - ""John dunford""s extremly topical book manages to combine the academic rigour of a doctrate thesis, which is where it originated, with the wisdom and insights of an outstanding headteacher practitioner...John""s book is a tour de force. It is strongly recommended."" Institute of Education - ""..excellent.."" History of Education Society Bulletin- "" Her Majesty""s Inspectorate of Schools is...a much needed volume...it is accessible, well structured and presented...It is important not only for students of educational history but of interest to anyone who has recent experience of school inspections"" Journal of Education Policy- "" an excellent book"" Headlines ""At a time when we ought to be debating the best mode of school inspection in this country, it is useful to have a book which reminds us of the benefits-and the shortcoming-of HMI before OFSTED.
