This guide contains an overview of existing successful appraisal practices and practical suggestions for both those managing and undertaking appraisal. The book takes into account up-to-date policies and changes in appraisal.

Helen Horne, Anthony Pierce

Appraisal - the current situation; managing appraisal - learning from experience; towards coherence - school development plans, staff development policy; arriving at an effective focus for appraisal; evaluating appraisal effectiveness in school; appraisal for all (NQT, career teacher, head teacher etc); appraisal - competence and incompetence.