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.
'Everyone who has been to school has a view on education. For a chosen few, that experience can become a vision. Education Policy, via interviews with several Secretaries of State for Education and a supporting analytical commentary, provides a fascinating insight and historical appraisal of English policy rationale. A splendid read'
- Dr David Kitchener, Reader in Education, University of Bolton
'In charting the history of education policy this book acts as a reminder to all that the education policy of any given era does not exist in a vacuum, but rather that whilst it might promote a particular ideal of education it does so in a context with embedded traditions and beliefs derived from prior generations of policy. I think 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 this inheritance and of what has gone before'
-Dr Andrew Townsend, University of Nottingham
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.
This as been a useful book for me to build my teaching resources from. I definitely consider this a good resource for lecture preparation.
Very current, well written and helps with module requirements
A very accessible text for newcomers to the study of education policy
It fits in nicely with our first year module 'Education and Social Policy'
Gives a detailed history of education policy and reforms in the UK, written in an interesting and engaging way.
This book in accompanying the reading for the module Context and Policy for Children.
This supported my study on a critical education module, excellent. Current information on education policy. Very useful.
Really good overview of educational policy. Very accessible and useful at M level and beyond.
