Published
Sep 9, 2020Page count
314 pagesISBN
978-1447338550Dimensions
216 x 138 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Sep 9, 2020Page count
314 pagesISBN
978-1447338574Dimensions
Imprint
Policy PressPublished
Sep 9, 2020Page count
314 pagesISBN
978-1447338574Dimensions
Imprint
Policy Press
School Scandals
In the media
On our blog: PODCAST: Scandal and corruption in our education system
On our blog: A second chance at an education
'Thousands of cases of school “scandal” have been documented by the media in past six years, researcher finds' in Education Uncovered
'Nepotism, fraud, waste and cheating ... welcome to England's school system' in the Guardian
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.
Pat Thomson is Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham and Visiting Professor at Deakin University, Australia, The University of South Australia, the University of Iceland and the University of the Free State South Africa.. She was previously a headteacher and senior public servant in the Australian school system. She has published many books, is an active blogger at patthomson.net and tweets at @ThomsonPat.
A book about corruption in schools
A scandalous schooling muddle
Reforming public infrastructure
Costly measures
Market mentalities and malpractices
The effects of effectiveness
Secrecy, lies and gaming
Rebuilding organisational infrastructure
A public good agenda for change
