"Performance Management in Schools" is a practical 'how to' guide to the successful implementation of a whole-school performance management policy. Essential reading for all those with line management responsibility, this invaluable book explores the potential of effective performance management to bring about real improvement in your school. Written by experts who combine experience in the field with a wide- ranging knowledge of policy and practice, this book: examines performance management in the light of workplace change; relates to the demands and development of a diverse school workforce; suggests practical steps for implementing change; offers a framework for the implementation of self-evaluation; and provides excellent materials for staff development and training. The increasing professionalism of the whole school workforce places performance management at the heart of school improvement. This book, written by experienced, successful school leaders, combines the theoretical basis of performance management with a down-to-earth practical approach. As performance management rises up the national policy agenda, this book will become required reading for school leaders. John Dunford is the General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders. Susan Tranter is Headteacher of Fitzharrys School in Oxfordshire. Susan has a track record of success in change management focused on school improvement. She has acquired this experience having taught at a range of schools including grammar, secondary modern and comprehensive schools. Susan has expertise in leadership development, having practised, researched and delivered at national level. This is her fourth book. Adrian Percival is the National School Improvement Partner Coordinator working as part of the National Strategies team. In this role, he has responsibility for the leadership of the SIP programme and for ensuring that DfES policies are effectively put into practice across the country. Prior to this