Education Policy

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′A splendid read. Via interviews with several Secretaries of State for Education and a supporting analytical commentary, Education Policy provides a fascinating insight and historical appraisal of English policy rationale′<br>-Dr David Kitchener, Reader in Education, University of Bolton<br></p>
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<p>′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′<br>-Dr Andrew Townsend, University of Nottingham<br></p>
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<p>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: </p>
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<p>- Ed Balls</p>
<p>- David Blunkett</p>
<p>- Michael Gove</p>
<p>- Alan Johnson</p>
<p>- Ruth Kelly</p>
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<p>The interviews cover the historical context of their period of office and the lasting legacy of their policies.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Ian Abbott is Director of the Warwick Institute of Education. </p>
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<p>Mike Rathbone was previously Director of Continuing Professional Development in the Institute of Education.</p>
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<p>Phil Whitehead is the course leader for the secondary PGCE (Teach First).</p>
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<p>All are at the University of Warwick.