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This accessible book provides a basic understanding of the structure and organization of education in the United Kingdom in a time of rapid change and devolved government. It is designed as an introductory guide and reference work for all with an interest in education, including trainee and newly qualified teachers, university lecturers, school-based mentors, and governors and managers. It contains an accessible summary of key issues and contributions from some of the best-known writers in the field

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library

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Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Contributors; Introduction; Part I: School Structures and Organisation; 1 England; 2 Northern Ireland; 3 Scotland; 4 Wales; Part II: Curriculum, Assessment and Inspection; 5 Early Years Education; 6 Primary Schools; 7 Secondary Schools and Sixth Forms; 8 Further Education; 9 Special Educational Needs; Part III: Denominational and Independent School Provision; 10 Church of England Schools; 11 Roman Catholic Schools; 12 Faith and Diversity in Religious School Provision; 13 Independent Schools

Part IV: University Education and Initial Teacher Training14 University Education; 15 Developing Models for Initial Teacher Training: Challenges, Changes and Future Directions; 16 Induction for New Teachers; Part V: Continuing Professional Development and Educational Research; 17 Continuing Professional Development; 18 Education and Research; Index

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