The Third Edition of this successful and respected book covers leadership and management of people at all levels in educational organisations. It contains up-to-date research and literature in the area, covering the entire spectrum of educational institutions. This new and revised edition - reflects UK and international changes - has an enhanced focus on international trends, drawing examples from many countries, using research in those areas - deals with issues such as succession planning, leadership development, and diversity, which have grown in importance since the second edition - acknowledges the changing English context, including the shift to system leadership, academies and free schools, as well as changes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland The book will be of great interest to Postgraduate students in educational leadership, management and administration, and those embarking on professional leadership qualifications; also middle and senior managers, aspiring leaders in schools and colleges, and academics and researchers in educational management and the curriculum.