More than the sum focuses on external factors contributing to school success. It considers the vital links between school performance and the communities schools serve. It offers examples of good practice, for instance, where partnership working has been successful and provides a self-assessment questionnaire. It is intended primarily for officers and elected members in councils and their partner organisations and for senior managers and governors in schools.
Based on the evidence gained from our study we have identified in this section the key features underpinning good practice as councils, schools and their partners work together effectively to support school success. They cover:
- awareness and understanding
- strategic leadership by the council
- positive leadership at school level
- operational coordination
- effective resource management
- cross-cutting performance management
Further useful information included in this report is the methodology, the list of participating schools and the self-assessment questionnaire for councils.