A must-have handbook to support principals in running their schools. With seventeen years of head teacher experience, Tim Bartlett provides practical tools for effective management and leadership, covering everything a school leader needs. Includes preparation for inspections, handling complaints, checklists for effective meetings, guides to interpreting data correctly, and much more!

The Perfect Ofsted School Governor is easy-to-read, education jargon-busting, and an essential guide for teachers, governors (both new and experienced) and parents alike.

“Should be in the hands of all school governors and head teachers. It would be invaluable to someone new to the role, but experienced governors and heads will find much here to guide best practice.”

Andrew Firman, former head teacher, Queen’s Park High School, Chester

“Excellent and will support all governors, demystify the jargon for new governors and enable governing bodies to strengthen their important role in challenging and supporting the leadership of the school.”

Anne Nelson, early years consultant, formerly chief executive of Early Education

“I can warmly recommend this to any governor, regardless of experience. If you buy this book I can guarantee you will use it!”

Crawford Craig, governor

“A fantastic resource whether you are about to become a governor or have been involved in school governance for many years. It details what you want to know, what you should know and what you thought you knew but it turns out you didn’t until now.”

Giles Mooney, education adviser

“A welcome addition to the Perfect series and an excellent and useful read – full of practical advice and governance oversight.”

Sonny Leong, executive chairman, Civil Service College Limited

Tim Bartlett is an Oxford graduate with over 25 years’ teaching experience, 17 as a secondary head teacher. He has served as a primary school governor for 13 years, and is now a trainer and school improvement adviser. He recently completed 6 years as treasurer of the National Association for Primary Education.