Education Policy
- Ian Abbott - University of Warwick, UK
- Michael Rathbone - University of Warwick, UK
- Phillip Whitehead - University of Warwick, UK
-Dr David Kitchener, Reader in Education, University of Bolton
'This book should be compulsory reading, not only for people interested in the history of education policy but also for policy makers, to remind them of what has gone before'
-Dr Andrew Townsend, University of Nottingham
From Butler to Balls and beyond, this essential book illuminates educational issues in England and Wales since WWII, drawing on extensive documentary evidence. Inside you will find in-depth interviews with former Secretaries of State for Education and other key decision-makers, including:
- Ed Balls
- David Blunkett
- Michael Gove
- Alan Johnson
- Ruth Kelly
The interviews cover the historical context of their period of office and the lasting legacy of their policies.
This is a must-read for Masters-level students on Education courses and PGCE programmes, and will be valuable to undergraduates studying modern history and social policy.
Ian Abbott is Director of the Warwick Institute of Education.
Mike Rathbone was previously Director of Continuing Professional Development in the Institute of Education.
Phil Whitehead is the course leader for the secondary PGCE (Teach First).
All are at the University of Warwick.
comprehensive history of the educational landscape up until present time; explains why the curriculum is shaped as it is. Good for PGCE students and their curriculum understanding.
Clear timeline on education policy - easy to understand
This text book will hep students at all level who are interested in policy-making and in policies in general to understand the development of education policy in the post war years. This book is a great addition to the existing ones.
provides some good background information on UK Education Policy
Really good overview of educational policy. Very accessible and useful at M level and beyond.
An excellent source for the exploration of the timeline of educational policy.
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A useful addition
A fantastic and erudite text. All beginning and seasoned educationalists need to read this.
A clear analysis into the the impact of education policy reform and the results in a range of education sectors; essential for students looking to complete research at all levels of UG and MA study.
