Working with the governing body, the headteacher provides vision, leadership and direction for the school and ensures that it is managed and organised to meet its aims and targets. With the governing body, the headteacher is responsible for the continuous improvement in the quality of education; for raising standards; for ensuring equality of opportunity for all; for the development of policies and practices; and for ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively used to achieve the school’s aims and objectives. The headteacher also secures the commitment of the wider community to the school by developing and maintaining effective networks with, for example, other local schools, the LEA, higher education institutions, employers, careers services and others.