'Improving the quality of learning and teaching is the most important thing that school leaders do. This book contains much that will help the reader in that enterprise. It reflects the fact that much of what we know about effective, high-quality schools is already 'out there' in schools across the country. The book mines that gold. It is full of good sense, a treasure chest of helpful ideas which have the credibility of being grounded in case-study material, and in the experience of the authors, two of whom are practising headteachers. The book sets out the principles underpinning the Learning School, but offers also a strong pragmatic focus and is organized so that it can be dipped into and something worthwhile easily found. It sets out practical and specific steps to creating the Learning School and will support change and improvement in the professional practices involved in making a school a stimulating learning environment for adults as well as students' - Dr Martin J Coles, Assistant Director, National College for School Leadership

What Will Learning Schools Look Like? - David MiddlewoodWhy Learning Schools are Needed - David MiddlewoodLeadership for Learning Schools - Richard ParkerStaff in Learning Schools - David Middlewood and Richard ParkerTeachers as Learners - Jackie BeereResourcing the Learning Environment - Richard ParkerHow we Learn in the 'Classroom' - Jackie BeereCreating the Contexts for Effective Student Learning - Jackie BeereLearning and Transition - Richard ParkerAssessment for Learning - Jackie BeereThe Role of Parents in the Learning School - David MiddlewoodMoving Beyond Conventional Schooling - Richard Parker and David Middlewood