
The Schools Bill: Academies, Homeschooling & School Shaming (Warwick Mansell & Naomi Fisher)
Rethinking Education
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The Dynamics of Academy Policy in Education
This chapter explores the complexities and implications of academy policy within the UK education system, focusing on the fragmentation and lack of community involvement in decision-making. It critiques the shift of control from local authorities to academy trusts and discusses the challenges this poses for educational transparency and accountability. Additionally, the chapter traces the evolution of academy policies and the changing political landscape, highlighting the tensions between local communities and centralized governance.
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