...John Leo Doyle Reports that the introduction of the local management of schools (LMS) was one of the main features of the Education Reform Act (1988). Considers the effects of LMS on four London schools in contrasting socio‐economic areas, in order to evaluate the impact of of LMS on the ethos...

..., the LEAs were continuing to show a lack of enthusiasm for both Records of Achievement and the NPRA. Some schools were unsure that they could continue to rely on their LEA for financial support. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Assessment Education Government departments Local management of schools...

...Ronald Arnold; Brian Roberts The article provides an overview of some of the problems that beset small primary schools within the UK. Some of the solutions are suggested but within the context of Local Management of Schools and the National Curriculum difficulties may become more apparent...

... with the world of competition. Fundamental issues of management and not just profit centres/cost centres are discussed. © MCB UP Limited 1990 Corporate finance Financial management Higher education Organizational structure Profit centres Management control Local management of schools 12...

...W.F. Dennison In the environment of Local Management of Schools (LMS) two features in the cost structures of schools will dominate: high fixed costs (on salary and premises) and the minimal cost of educating a small number of extra pupils. As a result the incentive for a school to attract more...