School scandals : blowing the whistle on the corruption of our education system / Pat Thomson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomson, Pat, 1948- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education and state--England.

Education and state.

Education--Corrupt practices--England.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 294 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Bristol : Policy Press, 2020.

Summary:

With almost daily reports of failings in school management, what can be done to improve educational outcomes for everyone? Pat Thomson takes on England's muddled education system, highlighting failings caused by the actions of ministers in successive governments. While corrupt actions are taken by some, it is predominantly the corruption of the system that is at fault. She exposes fraudulent and unethical practices, including the skewing of the curriculum and manipulation of results, and argues for an urgent review, leading to a revitalised education system that has the public good at its heart.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

List of tables and boxes

Glossary

Acknowledgements

Preface

1 A book about corruption in schools

2 A scandalous schooling muddle

3 Reforming public infrastructure

4 Costly measures

5 Market mentalities and malpractices

6 The effects of effectiveness

7 Secrecy, lies and gaming

8 Rebuilding organisational infrastructure

9 A public good agenda for change

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Mar 2021).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781447338574

144733857X

9781447338567

1447338561

OCLC:

1195464523