This book examines a central and topical issue for teachers. It covers every aspect of headteacher appraisal, including self-appraisal and looks at the crucial relationship between headteacher appraisal and whole review. The contributors all have hands-on experience of work on teacher appraisal, and particularly the appraisal of heads. The book illustrates the complex nature of the appraisal of heads and its value in terms of professional development and support, looks at the recent history of appraisal in England and Wales and assesses the prospects for the successful introduction of a national scheme in the context of major educational change. It is aimed at teachers, headteachers, advisors, educationalists. The contributors are: Rob Bollington (Appraisal Coordinator, Bedfordshire Education authority); Howard Chester (Inspector for Pastoral Care and Guidance, Lambeth Education Authority); David Hellawell (Head of Cragside Primary Schook Newcastle-upon-Tyne); John Weeks (Consultant on Salaries and Conditions of Service to the Secondary Heads Association); Maeve Willis (Independent Consultant).