This highly successful introductory text has been updated in the light of recent legislative changes in education - such as the introduction of teacher appraisal and the move towards school-based training and research.

First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

From the 1st edition:`This book ought to be on the shelf of the professional development co-ordinator's library in every school as an indispensable source for any member of staff...' - Education