Author Description

This study takes an historical perspective to illuminate current educational issues. The authors draw on documentary evidence to describe, record and analyse education policy in England and Wales since the Second World War. It includes in-depth interviews with a number of former Education Ministers, and others who were directly involved in the development and implementation of education policy. Key decision-makers are asked to discuss the historical context of their period of office and to consider the lasting legacy of the policies for which they have been responsible.