The Learning in and for Interagency Working (LIW) research project is one of twelve studies
that comprise Phase III of the Economic and Social Research Council's Teaching and …

While many books explore the possibilities for developing inclusive practices in schools, and
'inclusion'is widely regarded as a desirable goal, much of the literature on the subject has …

The expectation that schools should work in partnership to promote the achievement of
children has arguably been the defining feature of school policy over the last decade. This …

This paper considers the impact of neo-liberal modes of governance on the ways in which
we make sense of our world, as individuals, as academics and professionals. Traditional …

This paper argues against the dominant discourse of lifelong learning. It is primarily a mode
of social control that acts as a new disciplinary technology to make people more compliant …

This paper reports on a study into collaborative partnerships between community educators
and the variety of partners with whom they work. It suggests that, despite a policy imperative …

Effective communication between the home and school is crucial for any child's education,
but where special needs are concerned, creating good partnerships is essential. This book …

Since coming to power in 1997, two successive Labour Governments in the UK have
actively attempted to tackle the problem of what they have called 'social exclusion'. Their …

Partnership is a concept that is increasingly being used in the UK political arena. This article
seeks to contribute to the existing understanding of the theory and practice of educational …

Interest in collaborative working has grown enormously in the last 20 years, driven by the
view that partnership working may improve efficiency and add value in outcomes. As a …