Like its predecessor on secondary middle management, this book uses a succinct and accessible style. The authors, highlight the special challenge of middle management, cover the full range of middle management activities in primary schools, link to the Teacher Training Agency's National Standards for Subject Leadership, and use self-assessment questions and case studies to bring management theory to life. A chapter is devoted to the performance management framework that was introduced in September 2000. Throughout, the focus is on improving the quality of education for pupils through the creation of a positive team ethos.