British Private Schools

Research on Policy and Practice

Geoffrey Walford

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Routledge Falmer
29 June 2003

Education; Independent schools, private education

Series: Woburn Education Series

British private schools are a continuing topic of fascination for many. In particular, the leading so-called public schools have long been subjected to both criticism for their elitism and praise for their academic success. Traditionally, Conservative Governments have strongly supported

the private sector through special funding - such as the Assisted Places Scheme - while Labour Governments have reduced

the private sector's support from the State and threatened to abolish it. However, the present new Labour Government has reversed Labour's former opposition to private schools and

sought co-operation between the two sectors. This has led to an increasing interest in the realities of the private schools; and this book brings together the best of recently conducted research on the various aspects of private schooling,

through a series of specially commissioned, previously unpublished essays.

Edited by: Geoffrey Walford
Imprint: Routledge Falmer
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9780713040487
ISBN 10: 0713040483
Series: Woburn Education Series
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 29 June 2003
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1 Historical perspectives: from Labour to new Labour - bridging the divide between state and private schooling, Ted tapper; the Trades Union Congress and the public schools, 1870-1970, Clive Griggs; planning enlightenment and dignity - the girls' schools, 918-58, Sara Delamont; intakes and examination results at state and private schools, Alice Sullivan and Anthony F. Heath. Part 2 Present-day private schools: teacher sickness absence in independent schools, Tony Bowers; use and ornament - girls in former boys' independent schools, Pauline Dooley and Mary Fuller; independent schools and chartible status - legal meaning, taxation advantages and potential removed, David Palfreyman; Muslim schools in Britain, Geoffrey Walford. Part 3 School and university choice: parental choice and involvement - private and state schools, Anne West and Philip Noden; economic aspirations, cultural replication and social dilemmas - interpreting parental choice of British private schools, Nick Foskett and Jane Hemsle-Brown; choice or chance - the university challenge how schools reproduce and produce social capital in the choice process, Lesley Pugsley.

Geoffrey Walford