| Description |
1 online resource (316 p.) |
| Contents |
Front cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of 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 -- Back cover |
| Summary |
Pat Thomson takes on England's muddled education system and exposes fraudulent and unethical practices, including the skewing of the curriculum and manipulation of results. She argues for an urgent review of current practices, leading to a revitalised education system that has the public good at its heart |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Education and state -- England
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Education -- Corrupt practices -- England
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Education and state
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England
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781447338567 |
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1447338561 |
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9781447338574 |
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144733857X |
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