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Social exclusion and public policy: the relationship between local school admission arrangements and segregation by poverty

Stephen Gorard (Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, Glamorgan Building, King Edward VII Avenue CF10 3WT, UK)
Chris Taylor (Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, Glamorgan Building, King Edward VII Avenue CF10 3WT, UK)
John Fitz (Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, Glamorgan Building, King Edward VII Avenue CF10 3WT, UK)

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN: 0144-333X

Article publication date: 1 May 2001

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Abstract

Examines patterns of social exclusion in the compulsory school system of England and Wales. Suggests that the weakening of local government control of the school system from the 1980s onwards led to a very real fear that market forces would lead to increased polarisation of school intakes and results in terms of social background. Lists key policy changes and early research relevant to the increased use of market forces in compulsory education. Describes the methods used to investigate the impact of this policy change on the secondary school system. Summarises the findings before presenting some tentative explanations and conclusion. States that the Local Education Authority still have a significant role to play.

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Gorard, S., Taylor, C. and Fitz, J. (2001), "Social exclusion and public policy: the relationship between local school admission arrangements and segregation by poverty", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 21 No. 4/5/6, pp. 10-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789420

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