May 2008
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14-19
(4)
Adult learning
(1)
Alternative education
(1)
Annual Report
(2)
Apprenticeships
(1)
Assessment
(2)
Attendance
(1)
Attitudes to education (1)
Behaviour management (1)
Bilingual education
(1)
Bullying
(1)
Child abuse
(2)
Child neglect
(1)
Child poverty
(1)
Childcare
(1)
Children in need
(3)
Children's rights
(2)
Children's Services
(1)
Children's Trusts
(1)
Children's workforce
(1)
Class size
(1)
Community support
(1)
Disabilities
(1)
Early intervention
(2)
Early years education
(3)
Educational outcomes (1)
Educational policy
(3)
Educational quality
(1)
Educational reform
(1)
Equality
(1)
Every Child Matters agenda
(3)
Extended schools
(1)
Families
(1)
Family background
(2)
Family support services (1)
Further and Higher
education
(1)
Health
(1)
Higher education
(3)
Higher education courses
(1)
Homelessness
(2)
ICT
(4)
ICT initiatives
(1)
Inclusive education
(1)
Information management (1)
Initial teacher training
(1)
International education (7)
Internet
(2)
Key Stage 2
(1)
Key Stage 3
(1)
Leadership
(1)
Learning strategies
(1)
Learning support
(1)
Literacy
(1)
Literature reviews
(3)
Local authority role
(2)
Looked after children
(4)
Mathematics education (2)
Mental health
(3)
Missing children
(1)
Modern foreign languages
(1)
Multi-agency working
(2)
Parent - school relationship
(1)
Parental involvement
(1)
Parenting
(2)
Phonics
(1)
Physical Education
(2)
Post 16 education
(1)
Poverty
(3)
Primary education
(1)
Primary Review
(3)
Primary to secondary
transition
(1)
Professional development
(1)
Qualification reform
(1)
Reading
(3)
Research
(1)
Safeguarding
(2)
School buildings
(1)
School environment
(1)
School meals
(1)
School organisation
(1)
School performance
(1)
Science education
(1)
Service delivery
(3)
Skills
(2)
Social care
(1)
Social inclusion
(1)
Social work
(1)
Special educational needs
(2)
Specialist schools
(1)
Sport
(1)
State education
(1)
Statistics
(2)
Student attitudes
(1)
Student finance
(2)
Sustainable development
(1)
Teacher quality
(2)
Teacher training
(1)
Teaching profession
(1)
Teaching strategies
(3)
Transition
(1)
VET
(3)
Wellbeing
(2)
Welsh language
(1)
Widening participation (HE)
(1)
Writing
(1)
Young carers
(1)
Young people
(2)
Young people's views
(2)
Youth crime
(2)
Youth participation
(1)
14-19
Estyn (2008). Welsh-medium and bilingual provision for 14-19 learners. Cardiff: Estyn. [online].
Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/welsh_medium_and_bilingual_provision_for_14_19_learner
s.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Estyn (2008). The Welsh Baccalaureate in key stage 4: an evaluation of the first eighteen months
of the pilot to introduce Foundation and Intermediate level qualifications into key stage 4. Cardiff:
Estyn. [online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/the_welsh_baccalaureate_in_key_stage_4.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Estyn (2008). Science education for 14-19 learners. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/science_education_for_14_19_learners_may_2008.pdf
[May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Nuffield Review of 14-19 Education and Training (2008). The Nuffield Review of 14-19 Education
and Training, England and Wales. Issues paper 7: the whole curriculum 14-19. Oxford: University
of Oxford, Department of Educational Studies. [online]. Available: http://www.nuffield1419review.org.uk/files/news62-1.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Nuffield Review of 14-19 Education and Training
Adult learning
Chilvers, S. (2008). Segmentation of adults by attitudes towards learning and barriers to learning.
London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DIUS-RR-0801.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Alternative education
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Back on track: a strategy for modernising
alternative provision for young people. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/publications/backontrack/pdfs/7668-DCSF-Back-on-Track.pdf [May,
2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Annual Report
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Departmental report 2008. London:
DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/aboutus/reports/pdfs/7493-DCSFAnnualReport.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Departmental report
2007–08: raising standards, improving lives. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available:
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/may/deprep0708_i
ntro_18.pdf
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/may/deprep0708_o
ut_920.pdf
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/may/deprep0708_i
nsp_2126.pdf
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/may/deprep0708_c
on_2732.pdf
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/may/deprep0708_c
om_3338.pdf
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/may/deprep0708_v
al_3942.pdf
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/may/deprep0708_
work_4348.pdf
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/may/deprep0708_a
nx_4969.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) – UK ENG
Apprenticeships
Choy, S., Bowman, K., Billett, S., Wignall, L. and Haukka, S. (2008). Effective models of
employment-based training. Adelaide, SA: NCVER. [online]. Available:
http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/proj/nr06012.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
Assessment
House of Commons. Children, Schools and Families Committee (2008). Testing and
assessment.Third report of session 2007-08. Volume I: report, together with formal minutes.
London: TSO. [online]. Available:
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmchilsch/169/169.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: UK Parliament
House of Commons. Children, Schools and Families Committee (2008). Testing and
assessment.Third report of session 2007-08. Volume II: oral and written evidence. London: TSO.
[online]. Available:
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmchilsch/169/169ii.pdf [May,
2008].
Website: UK Parliament
Attendance
Reid, K. (2008). National Behaviour and Attendance Review (NBAR) report. Cardiff: DCELLS.
[online]. Available:
http://new.wales.gov.uk/dcells/news/educationskillsnews/2233020/nbarreport?lang=en [May,
2008].
Website: Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) – UK –
Wales
Attitudes to education
Chilvers, S. (2008). Segmentation of adults by attitudes towards learning and barriers to learning.
London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DIUS-RR-0801.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Behaviour management
Reid, K. (2008). National Behaviour and Attendance Review (NBAR) report. Cardiff: DCELLS.
[online]. Available:
http://new.wales.gov.uk/dcells/news/educationskillsnews/2233020/nbarreport?lang=en [May,
2008].
Website: Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) – UK –
Wales
Bilingual education
Estyn (2008). Welsh-medium and bilingual provision for 14-19 learners. Cardiff: Estyn. [online].
Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/welsh_medium_and_bilingual_provision_for_14_19_learner
s.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Bullying
Lodge, J. (2008). Working with families concerned with school-based bullying. Melbourne, VIC:
AIFS. [online]. Available: http://www.aifs.gov.au/afrc/pubs/briefing/b11pdf/b11.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
Child abuse
Day, C., Hibbert, P. and Cadman, S. (2008). A literature review into children abused and/or
neglected prior custody. London: YJB. [online]. Available:
http://www.yjb.gov.uk/publications/Scripts/fileDownload.asp?file=Abused+prior+to+custody%2Ep
df [May, 2008].
Website: Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB)
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (2008). Child protection research
briefing: poverty and child maltreatment. London: NSPCC. [online]. Available:
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/research/Briefings/povertyPDF_wdf56896.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Child neglect
Gardner, R. (2008). Developing an effective response to neglect and emotional harm to children.
London: NSPCC. [online]. Available:
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/research/NSPCCResearch/CompletedResearch/DevelopingAnEff
ectiveResponseToNeglectPDF_wdf56700.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Child poverty
Crowley, A. and Winckler, V. (2008). Children in severe poverty in Wales: an agenda for action.
Cardiff: Save the Children. [online]. Available: http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/docs/povertywales110308.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Save the Children
Childcare
Kazimirski, A., Smith, R., Butt, S., Ireland, E. and Lloyd, E. (2008). Childcare and early years
survey 2007: parents' use, views and experiences. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR025.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Children in need
Gatehouse, M., Ward, H. and Holmes, L. (2008). Developing definitions of local authority services
and guidance for future development of the Children in Need Census. London: DCSF. [online].
Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW033.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Mahon, J. (2008). Towards the new Children in Need Census. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW039.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Social Services Improvement Agency (2008). What works in promoting good outcomes for
children in need through enhanced parenting skills? Cardiff: SSIA. [online]. Available:
http://www.ssiacymru.org.uk/media/pdf/g/d/5_-_parenting_skills__formatted_.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Social Services Improvement Agency (SSIA)
Children's rights
Children's Rights Director for England (2008). Children's views on advocacy. London: Ofsted.
[online]. Available:
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/may/chldnsviewson
ad.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) – UK ENG
Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (2008). Voices and choices: a
proposed right for children to appeal to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales. Cardiff:
DCELLS. [online]. Available: http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/9759.file.dld [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) – UK –
Wales
Children's Services
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Leading and managing children's services
in England: a national professional development framework. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/childrensplan/downloads/7483-DCFSLead%20&%20Manage.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Children's Trusts
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Children's trusts: statutory guidance on
inter-agency cooperation to improve well-being of children, young people and their families.
London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations/downloadableDocs/Childrens%20Trust%20Statutory%20Gu
idance.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Children's workforce
Children’s Workforce Development Council (2008). The state of the children's social care
workforce: a statistical overview of the workforce providing children's and families social care in
England. Leeds: CWDC. [online]. Available:
http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/assets/0000/1347/CWDC_State_of_the_Social_Care_Workforce_2
008.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC)
Class size
Blatchford, P., Hallam, S., Ireson, J. and Kutnick, P. with Creech, A. (2008). Classes, groups and
transitions: structures for teaching and learning (Primary Review Research Survey 9/2).
Cambridge: University of Cambridge. Faculty of Education. [online]. Available:
http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/9.Teaching-learning/RS_92_report_160508_Structures_for_teaching_learning.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Primary Review
Community support
Griggs, J., Whitworth, A., Walker, R., McLennan, D. and Noble, M. (2008). Person- or placebased policies to tackle disadvantage? Not knowing what works. York: JRF. [online]. Available:
http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2176-policies-people-place.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK
Disabilities
Mitchell, W. and Sloper, T. (2008). Evaluation of pilot programme of the Integrated Children's
System: the disability study. York: SPRU. [online]. Available:
http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/spru/pubs/pdf/ics.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: University of York, Social Policy Research Unit (SPRU)
Early intervention
Burroughs-Lange, S. (2008). Comparison of literacy progress of young children in London
schools: a Reading Recovery follow up study. London: University of London. Institute of
Education. [online]. Available: http://www.everychildareader.org/pubs/London_eval_May_08.pdf
[May, 2008].
Website: Every Child a Reader
Tannous, W.K. and Katz, I. (2008). Brighter Futures early intervention program: interim report 1.
Sydney, NSW: SPRC. [online]. Available:
http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/reports/Brighter_fututres_%20InterimReport.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC)
Early years education
Aubrey, C. and Dahl, S. (2008). A review of the evidence on the use of ICT in the Early Years
Foundation Stage. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available: http://partners.becta.org.uk/uploaddir/downloads/page_documents/research/review_early_years_foundation.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Becta
Kazimirski, A., Smith, R., Butt, S., Ireland, E. and Lloyd, E. (2008). Childcare and early years
survey 2007: parents' use, views and experiences. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR025.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Mitchell, L., Wylie, C. and Carr, M. (2008). Outcomes of early childhood education: literature
review. Wellington: MoE. [online]. Available:
http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/24456/885_Outcomes.pdf [May,
2008].
Website: New Zealand Ministry of Education (MoE)
Educational outcomes
Mitchell, L., Wylie, C. and Carr, M. (2008). Outcomes of early childhood education: literature
review. Wellington: MoE. [online]. Available:
http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/24456/885_Outcomes.pdf [May,
2008].
Website: New Zealand Ministry of Education (MoE)
Educational policy
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2008). Towards a DIUS single equality
scheme: consultation document. Our proposals for a strategy on equality and diversity. London:
DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/consultations/documents/SES-ConsultationDocument.doc [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Margo, J., Benton, M., Withers, K. and Sodha, S. with Tough, S. (2008). Those who can?
Executive summary. London: IPPR. [online]. Available:
http://www.ippr.org/members/download.asp?f=%2Fecomm%2Ffiles%2Fthose%5Fwho%5Fcan%
5Fsummary%2Epdf [May, 2008].
Website: Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
Wilkins, L. (2008). Learning the hard way: a strategy for special educational needs. London:
CentreForum and Policy Exchange. [online]. Available:
http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/images/libimages/385.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Policy Exchange
Educational quality
Bills, L., Briggs, M., Browne, A., Gillespie, H., Gordon, J., Husbands, C., Phillips, E., Still, C. and
Swatton, P. (2008). International perspectives on quality in initial teacher education: an
exploratory review of selected international documentation on statutory requirements and quality
assurance. London: EPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education,
University of London. [online]. Available:
http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=98PovG8Demk%3d&tabid=2377&mid=4409
[May, 2008].
Website: EPPI Evidence for Policy & Practice Information & Co-ordinating Centre
Educational reform
Sodha, S. and Margo, J. (2008). Thursday's child. Executive summary. London: IPPR. [online].
Available:
http://www.ippr.org/members/download.asp?f=%2Fecomm%2Ffiles%2FThursdays+child+summa
ry%2Epdf [May, 2008].
Website: Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
Equality
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2008). Towards a DIUS single equality
scheme: consultation document. Our proposals for a strategy on equality and diversity. London:
DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/consultations/documents/SES-ConsultationDocument.doc [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Every Child Matters agenda
Barnes, M., Conolly, A. and Tomaszewski, W. (2008). The circumstances of persistently poor
families with children: evidence from the Families and Children Study (FACS). London: DWP.
[online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep487.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Working together: listening to the voices
of children and young people. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/DCSF-00410-2008.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Gardner, R. (2008). Developing an effective response to neglect and emotional harm to children.
London: NSPCC. [online]. Available:
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/research/NSPCCResearch/CompletedResearch/DevelopingAnEff
ectiveResponseToNeglectPDF_wdf56700.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Extended schools
Estyn (2008). Provision of community-focused services and facilities by schools. Cardiff: Estyn.
[online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/provision_of_community_focused_services_and_facilities_b
y_schools.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Families
Barnes, M., Conolly, A. and Tomaszewski, W. (2008). The circumstances of persistently poor
families with children: evidence from the Families and Children Study (FACS). London: DWP.
[online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep487.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Family background
Conolly, A. and Kerr, J. (2008). Families with children in Britain: findings from the 2006 Families
and Children Study (FACS). London: DWP. [online]. Available:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep486.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Tannous, W.K. and Katz, I. (2008). Brighter Futures early intervention program: interim report 1.
Sydney, NSW: SPRC. [online]. Available:
http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/reports/Brighter_fututres_%20InterimReport.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC)
Family support services
Hutton, L., MacQueen, S., Curran, J. and Whyte, B. (2008). Support and services for parents in
Scotland. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. [online]. Available:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/218304/0058464.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Scottish Government
Further and Higher education
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2008). Towards a DIUS single equality
scheme: consultation document. Our proposals for a strategy on equality and diversity. London:
DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/consultations/documents/SES-ConsultationDocument.doc [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Health
Estyn (2008). Food and fitness in schools. A report on how well schools in Wales support children
and young people to be healthy and active. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/remit_report_healthy_living_final_version.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Higher education
Cemmell, J. and Bekhradnia, B. (2008). The Bologna process and the UK's international student
market. Oxford: HEPI. [online]. Available:
http://www.hepi.ac.uk/downloads/36Bolognaprocessfull.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI)
McCaig, C., Drew, S., Marsden, D., Haughton, P., McBride, J., McBride, D., Willis, B. and
Wolstenholme, C. (2008). International research collaboration in UK higher education institutions.
London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/research/documents/DIUS-RR-0808.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Morris, M. and Rutt, S. with Robertson, H. (2008). European Union students studying in English
higher education institutions . London: DIUS. [online]. Available:
http://www.dius.gov.uk/research/documents/DIUS-RR-08-09.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Higher education courses
Drew, S., McCaig, C., Marsden, D., Haughton, P., McBride, J., McBride, D., Willis, B. and
Wolstenholme, C. (2008). Trans-national education and higher education institutions: exploring
patterns of HE institutional activity. London: DIUS. [online]. Available:
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DIUS-RR-08-07.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Homelessness
Department for Communities and Local Government and Department for Children, Schools and
Families (2008). Joint working between housing and children's services: preventing
homelessness and tackling its effects on children and young people. London: DCLG. [online].
Available: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/housing/pdf/jointworkinghomelessness
[May, 2008].
Website: Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
Quilgars, D., Johnsen, S. and Pleace, N. (2008). Youth homelessness in the UK: a decade of
progress? York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2220homelessness-young-people.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK
ICT
Aubrey, C. and Dahl, S. (2008). A review of the evidence on the use of ICT in the Early Years
Foundation Stage. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available: http://partners.becta.org.uk/uploaddir/downloads/page_documents/research/review_early_years_foundation.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Becta
Becta (2008). Emerging technologies for learning. Volume 3. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available:
http://partners.becta.org.uk/uploaddir/downloads/page_documents/research/emerging_technologies08-2.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Becta
Crook, C. (2008). Web 2.0 technologies for learning: the current landscape – opportunities,
challenges and tensions. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available: http://partners.becta.org.uk/uploaddir/downloads/page_documents/research/web2_technologies_learning.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Becta
Crook, C. (2008). Web 2.0 technologies for learning: the current landscape – opportunities,
challenges and tensions. Supplementary materials. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available:
http://partners.becta.org.uk/uploaddir/downloads/page_documents/research/web2_technologies_supplementary.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Becta
ICT initiatives
Goulding, M. and Kyriacou, C. (2008). A systematic review of the use of ICTs in developing
pupils' understanding of algebraic ideas. London: EPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit,
Institute of Education, University of London. [online]. Available:
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Inclusive education
Save the Children (2008). Making schools inclusive: how change can happen. Save the
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Information management
Gatehouse, M., Ward, H. and Holmes, L. (2008). Developing definitions of local authority services
and guidance for future development of the Children in Need Census. London: DCSF. [online].
Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW033.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Initial teacher training
Bills, L., Briggs, M., Browne, A., Gillespie, H., Gordon, J., Husbands, C., Phillips, E., Still, C. and
Swatton, P. (2008). International perspectives on quality in initial teacher education: an
exploratory review of selected international documentation on statutory requirements and quality
assurance. London: EPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education,
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Website: EPPI Evidence for Policy & Practice Information & Co-ordinating Centre
International education
American Council on Education, Art & Science Group and College Board (2008). College-bound
students' interests in study abroad and other international learning activities. Washington, DC:
ACE. [online]. Available:
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entPoll.pdf [May, 2008].
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Cemmell, J. and Bekhradnia, B. (2008). The Bologna process and the UK's international student
market. Oxford: HEPI. [online]. Available:
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Drew, S., McCaig, C., Marsden, D., Haughton, P., McBride, J., McBride, D., Willis, B. and
Wolstenholme, C. (2008). Trans-national education and higher education institutions: exploring
patterns of HE institutional activity. London: DIUS. [online]. Available:
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Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
McCaig, C., Drew, S., Marsden, D., Haughton, P., McBride, J., McBride, D., Willis, B. and
Wolstenholme, C. (2008). International research collaboration in UK higher education institutions.
London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/research/documents/DIUS-RR-0808.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Morris, M. and Rutt, S. with Robertson, H. (2008). European Union students studying in English
higher education institutions . London: DIUS. [online]. Available:
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Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Save the Children (2008). Making schools inclusive: how change can happen. Save the
Children's experience. London: Save the Children UK. [online]. Available:
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UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2008). A view inside primary schools: a World Education
Indicators (WEI) cross-national study. Montreal: UIS. [online]. Available:
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Internet
Crook, C. (2008). Web 2.0 technologies for learning: the current landscape – opportunities,
challenges and tensions. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available: http://partners.becta.org.uk/uploaddir/downloads/page_documents/research/web2_technologies_learning.pdf [May, 2008].
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Crook, C. (2008). Web 2.0 technologies for learning: the current landscape – opportunities,
challenges and tensions. Supplementary materials. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available:
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Key Stage 2
Estyn (2008). Best practice in the reading and writing of pupils aged 7 to 14 years. Cardiff: Estyn.
[online]. Available:
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7_to_14_years.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Key Stage 3
Estyn (2008). Best practice in the reading and writing of pupils aged 7 to 14 years. Cardiff: Estyn.
[online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/best_practice_in_the_reading_and_writing_of_pupils_aged_
7_to_14_years.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Leadership
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Leading and managing children's services
in England: a national professional development framework. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/childrensplan/downloads/7483-DCFSLead%20&%20Manage.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Learning strategies
James, M. and Pollard, A. (2008). Learning and teaching in primary schools: insights from TLRP
(Primary Review Research Survey 2/4). Cambridge: University of Cambridge. Faculty of
Education. [online]. Available: http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/9.Teachinglearning/RS_2-4_report_160508_Learning_teaching_from_TLRP.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Primary Review
Learning support
Connelly, G., Siebelt, L. and Furnivall, J. (2008). Supporting looked after children and young
people at school: a Scottish case study. Glasgow: University of Strathclyde. [online]. Available:
http://personal.strath.ac.uk/g.connelly/docs/LAC_support.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: University of Strathclyde
Literacy
Hall, S., Maclachlan, K., Tett, L. and Edwards, V. (2008). Mapping youth literacies practice with
the 16-25 age group. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. [online]. Available:
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Website: Scottish Government
Literature reviews
Day, C., Hibbert, P. and Cadman, S. (2008). A literature review into children abused and/or
neglected prior custody. London: YJB. [online]. Available:
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Website: Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB)
Kispal, A. (2008). Effective teaching of inference skills for reading: literature review. London:
DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR031.pdf
[May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Mitchell, L., Wylie, C. and Carr, M. (2008). Outcomes of early childhood education: literature
review. Wellington: MoE. [online]. Available:
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2008].
Website: New Zealand Ministry of Education (MoE)
Local authority role
Gatehouse, M., Ward, H. and Holmes, L. (2008). Developing definitions of local authority services
and guidance for future development of the Children in Need Census. London: DCSF. [online].
Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW033.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Mahon, J. (2008). Towards the new Children in Need Census. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW039.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Looked after children
Care Commission (2008). Protecting children and young people in residential care: are we doing
enough? A review by the Care Commission of practice in residential care for young people
concerning protecting children, planning for their care and using physical restraint. Dundee: Care
Commission. [online]. Available:
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ew_-_protection_of_children__young_people_in_residential_care_small.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Care Commission
Connelly, G., Siebelt, L. and Furnivall, J. (2008). Supporting looked after children and young
people at school: a Scottish case study. Glasgow: University of Strathclyde. [online]. Available:
http://personal.strath.ac.uk/g.connelly/docs/LAC_support.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: University of Strathclyde
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Piloting the Social Work Practice Model: a
prospectus. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
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2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Looked after children good practice in schools. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available:
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df [May, 2008].
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Mathematics education
Goulding, M. and Kyriacou, C. (2008). A systematic review of the use of ICTs in developing
pupils' understanding of algebraic ideas. London: EPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit,
Institute of Education, University of London. [online]. Available:
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[May, 2008].
Website: EPPI Evidence for Policy & Practice Information & Co-ordinating Centre
Huebner, T.A. and Corbett, G.C. (2008). Rethinking high school: supporting all students to be
college-ready in math. San Francisco, CA: WestEd. [online]. Available:
http://www.wested.org/online_pubs/GF-08-01.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: WestEd
Mental health
Hickey, N., Kramer, T. and Garralda, E. (2008). Primary mental health workers (PMHWs) in child
and adolescent mental health services: a survey of PMHWs' perceptions about organisation,
management and role . London: Imperial College, Academic Unit of Child & Adolescent
Psychiatry. [online]. Available: http://www.cypf.csip.org.uk/silo/files/primary-mental-health-workerreport.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Care Services Improvement Partnership
Miller, C. and Nguyen, N. (2008). Who's supporting us? TAFE staff perspectives on supporting
students with mental illnesses. Adelaide, SA: NCVER. [online]. Available:
http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/core/cp0604.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
Roberts, D., Bernard, M., Misca, G. and Head, E. (2008). Experiences of children and young
people caring for a parent with a mental health problem. London: SCIE. [online]. Available:
http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/briefings/files/scare24.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Missing children
Parents & Abducted Children Together (2008). Every five minutes: a review of the available data
on missing children in the UK. Hook: PACT. [online]. Available:
http://uk.missingkids.com/en_GB/docs/Every_5_Minutes_PACT.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Parents & Abducted Children Together (PACT)
Modern foreign languages
Scottish Funding Council (2008). Modern languages in Scotland: supply and demand in postschool education. Edinburgh: SFC. [online]. Available:
http://www.sfc.ac.uk/publications/Modern_Languages_Report.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Scottish Funding Council (SFC)
Multi-agency working
Department for Communities and Local Government and Department for Children, Schools and
Families (2008). Joint working between housing and children's services: preventing
homelessness and tackling its effects on children and young people. London: DCLG. [online].
Available: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/housing/pdf/jointworkinghomelessness
[May, 2008].
Website: Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
Gardner, R. (2008). Developing an effective response to neglect and emotional harm to children.
London: NSPCC. [online]. Available:
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ectiveResponseToNeglectPDF_wdf56700.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Parent - school relationship
Education Review Office (2008). Partners in learning: schools' engagement with parents, whānau
and communities. Wellington: ERO. [online]. Available:
http://www.ero.govt.nz/Publications/pubs2008/pil-schls-engmnt-may08.doc [May, 2008].
Website: Education Review Office (ERO) – NZ
Parental involvement
Peters, M., Seeds, K., Goldstein, A. and Coleman, N. (2008). Parental involvement in children's
education 2007. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR034.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Parenting
Hutton, L., MacQueen, S., Curran, J. and Whyte, B. (2008). Support and services for parents in
Scotland. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. [online]. Available:
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Website: Scottish Government
Social Services Improvement Agency (2008). What works in promoting good outcomes for
children in need through enhanced parenting skills? Cardiff: SSIA. [online]. Available:
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Website: Social Services Improvement Agency (SSIA)
Phonics
Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Responding to the Rose
Review: schools' approaches to the systematic teaching of phonics. London: Ofsted. [online].
Available:
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ponse.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) – UK ENG
Physical Education
Estyn (2008). Progress in implementing the Physical Education and School Sport Action Plan.
Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/progress_in_implementing_pess_action_plan.pdf [May,
2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Estyn (2008). Food and fitness in schools. A report on how well schools in Wales support children
and young people to be healthy and active. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/remit_report_healthy_living_final_version.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Post 16 education
Scottish Funding Council (2008). Modern languages in Scotland: supply and demand in postschool education. Edinburgh: SFC. [online]. Available:
http://www.sfc.ac.uk/publications/Modern_Languages_Report.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Scottish Funding Council (SFC)
Poverty
Barnes, M., Conolly, A. and Tomaszewski, W. (2008). The circumstances of persistently poor
families with children: evidence from the Families and Children Study (FACS). London: DWP.
[online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep487.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Griggs, J., Whitworth, A., Walker, R., McLennan, D. and Noble, M. (2008). Person- or placebased policies to tackle disadvantage? Not knowing what works. York: JRF. [online]. Available:
http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2176-policies-people-place.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (2008). Child protection research
briefing: poverty and child maltreatment. London: NSPCC. [online]. Available:
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/research/Briefings/povertyPDF_wdf56896.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Primary education
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2008). A view inside primary schools: a World Education
Indicators (WEI) cross-national study. Montreal: UIS. [online]. Available:
http://www.uis.unesco.org/template/pdf/wei/sps/ExecSum.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)
Primary Review
Blatchford, P., Hallam, S., Ireson, J. and Kutnick, P. with Creech, A. (2008). Classes, groups and
transitions: structures for teaching and learning (Primary Review Research Survey 9/2).
Cambridge: University of Cambridge. Faculty of Education. [online]. Available:
http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/9.Teaching-learning/RS_92_report_160508_Structures_for_teaching_learning.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Primary Review
James, M. and Pollard, A. (2008). Learning and teaching in primary schools: insights from TLRP
(Primary Review Research Survey 2/4). Cambridge: University of Cambridge. Faculty of
Education. [online]. Available: http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/9.Teachinglearning/RS_2-4_report_160508_Learning_teaching_from_TLRP.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Primary Review
Wall, K., Dockrell, J. and Peacey, N. (2008). Primary schools: the built environment (Primary
Review Research Survey 6/1). Cambridge: University of Cambridge. Faculty of Education.
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Website: Primary Review
Primary to secondary transition
Blatchford, P., Hallam, S., Ireson, J. and Kutnick, P. with Creech, A. (2008). Classes, groups and
transitions: structures for teaching and learning (Primary Review Research Survey 9/2).
Cambridge: University of Cambridge. Faculty of Education. [online]. Available:
http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/9.Teaching-learning/RS_92_report_160508_Structures_for_teaching_learning.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Primary Review
Professional development
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Leading and managing children's services
in England: a national professional development framework. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/childrensplan/downloads/7483-DCFSLead%20&%20Manage.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Qualification reform
Estyn (2008). The Welsh Baccalaureate in key stage 4: an evaluation of the first eighteen months
of the pilot to introduce Foundation and Intermediate level qualifications into key stage 4. Cardiff:
Estyn. [online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/the_welsh_baccalaureate_in_key_stage_4.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Reading
Burroughs-Lange, S. (2008). Comparison of literacy progress of young children in London
schools: a Reading Recovery follow up study. London: University of London. Institute of
Education. [online]. Available: http://www.everychildareader.org/pubs/London_eval_May_08.pdf
[May, 2008].
Website: Every Child a Reader
Estyn (2008). Best practice in the reading and writing of pupils aged 7 to 14 years. Cardiff: Estyn.
[online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/best_practice_in_the_reading_and_writing_of_pupils_aged_
7_to_14_years.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Kispal, A. (2008). Effective teaching of inference skills for reading: literature review. London:
DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR031.pdf
[May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Research
McCaig, C., Drew, S., Marsden, D., Haughton, P., McBride, J., McBride, D., Willis, B. and
Wolstenholme, C. (2008). International research collaboration in UK higher education institutions.
London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/research/documents/DIUS-RR-0808.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Safeguarding
Care Commission (2008). Protecting children and young people in residential care: are we doing
enough? A review by the Care Commission of practice in residential care for young people
concerning protecting children, planning for their care and using physical restraint. Dundee: Care
Commission. [online]. Available:
http://www.carecommission.com/images/stories/documents/publications/reviewsofqualitycare/revi
ew_-_protection_of_children__young_people_in_residential_care_small.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Care Commission
Sidebotham, P., Fox, J., Horwath, J., Powell, C. and Perwez, S. (2008). Preventing childhood
deaths: a study of 'Early Starter' Child Death Overview Panels in England. London: DCSF.
[online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR036.pdf [May,
2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
School buildings
Wall, K., Dockrell, J. and Peacey, N. (2008). Primary schools: the built environment (Primary
Review Research Survey 6/1). Cambridge: University of Cambridge. Faculty of Education.
[online]. Available: http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/9.Teachinglearning/RS_6-1_report_160508_Built_environment.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Primary Review
School environment
Wall, K., Dockrell, J. and Peacey, N. (2008). Primary schools: the built environment (Primary
Review Research Survey 6/1). Cambridge: University of Cambridge. Faculty of Education.
[online]. Available: http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/9.Teachinglearning/RS_6-1_report_160508_Built_environment.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Primary Review
School meals
Estyn (2008). Food and fitness in schools. A report on how well schools in Wales support children
and young people to be healthy and active. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/remit_report_healthy_living_final_version.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
School organisation
Blatchford, P., Hallam, S., Ireson, J. and Kutnick, P. with Creech, A. (2008). Classes, groups and
transitions: structures for teaching and learning (Primary Review Research Survey 9/2).
Cambridge: University of Cambridge. Faculty of Education. [online]. Available:
http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/9.Teaching-learning/RS_92_report_160508_Structures_for_teaching_learning.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Primary Review
School performance
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (2008). High performing specialist schools: interim evaluation. London:
DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW034.pdf
[May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Science education
Estyn (2008). Science education for 14-19 learners. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/science_education_for_14_19_learners_may_2008.pdf
[May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Service delivery
Estyn (2008). Provision of community-focused services and facilities by schools. Cardiff: Estyn.
[online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/provision_of_community_focused_services_and_facilities_b
y_schools.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
Gatehouse, M., Ward, H. and Holmes, L. (2008). Developing definitions of local authority services
and guidance for future development of the Children in Need Census. London: DCSF. [online].
Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW033.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Mitchell, W. and Sloper, T. (2008). Evaluation of pilot programme of the Integrated Children's
System: the disability study. York: SPRU. [online]. Available:
http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/spru/pubs/pdf/ics.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: University of York, Social Policy Research Unit (SPRU)
Skills
Barnett, K. and Spoehr, J. (2008). Complex not simple: the vocational education and training
pathway from welfare to work. Adelaide, SA: NCVER. [online]. Available:
http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/proj/nr06010.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
Chilvers, S. (2008). Segmentation of adults by attitudes towards learning and barriers to learning.
London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DIUS-RR-0801.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)
Social care
Children’s Workforce Development Council (2008). The state of the children's social care
workforce: a statistical overview of the workforce providing children's and families social care in
England. Leeds: CWDC. [online]. Available:
http://www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/assets/0000/1347/CWDC_State_of_the_Social_Care_Workforce_2
008.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC)
Social inclusion
Griggs, J., Whitworth, A., Walker, R., McLennan, D. and Noble, M. (2008). Person- or placebased policies to tackle disadvantage? Not knowing what works. York: JRF. [online]. Available:
http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2176-policies-people-place.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK
Social work
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Piloting the Social Work Practice Model: a
prospectus. London: DCSF. [online]. Available:
http://publications.everychildmatters.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/DCSF-00389-2008.pdf [May,
2008].
Website: Every Child Matters (ECM)
Special educational needs
Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (2008). Voices and choices: a
proposed right for children to appeal to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales. Cardiff:
DCELLS. [online]. Available: http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/9759.file.dld [May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) – UK –
Wales
Wilkins, L. (2008). Learning the hard way: a strategy for special educational needs. London:
CentreForum and Policy Exchange. [online]. Available:
http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/images/libimages/385.pdf [May, 2008].
Website: Policy Exchange
Specialist schools
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (2008). High performing specialist schools: interim evaluation. London:
DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW034.pdf
[May, 2008].
Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Sport
Estyn (2008). Progress in implementing the Physical Education and School Sport Action Plan.
Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available:
http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/progress_in_implementing_pess_action_plan.pdf [May,
2008].
Website: Estyn – UK – Wales
State education
Curtis, A., Power, S., Whitty, G., Exley, S. and Sasia, A. (2008). Primed for success? The
characteristics and practices of state schools with good track records of entry into prestigious UK
universities. London: Sutton Trust. [online]. Available:
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Statistics
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Student attitudes
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Student finance
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Sustainable development
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Teacher quality
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Teacher training
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Teaching profession
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Teaching strategies
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Transition
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pathway from welfare to work. Adelaide, SA: NCVER. [online]. Available:
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VET
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Choy, S., Bowman, K., Billett, S., Wignall, L. and Haukka, S. (2008). Effective models of
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Miller, C. and Nguyen, N. (2008). Who's supporting us? TAFE staff perspectives on supporting
students with mental illnesses. Adelaide, SA: NCVER. [online]. Available:
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Wellbeing
Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Children's trusts: statutory guidance on
inter-agency cooperation to improve well-being of children, young people and their families.
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Sodha, S. and Margo, J. (2008). Thursday's child. Executive summary. London: IPPR. [online].
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Welsh language
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Widening participation (HE)
Curtis, A., Power, S., Whitty, G., Exley, S. and Sasia, A. (2008). Primed for success? The
characteristics and practices of state schools with good track records of entry into prestigious UK
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Writing
Estyn (2008). Best practice in the reading and writing of pupils aged 7 to 14 years. Cardiff: Estyn.
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Young carers
Roberts, D., Bernard, M., Misca, G. and Head, E. (2008). Experiences of children and young
people caring for a parent with a mental health problem. London: SCIE. [online]. Available:
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Young people
Hall, S., Maclachlan, K., Tett, L. and Edwards, V. (2008). Mapping youth literacies practice with
the 16-25 age group. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. [online]. Available:
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Quilgars, D., Johnsen, S. and Pleace, N. (2008). Youth homelessness in the UK: a decade of
progress? York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2220homelessness-young-people.pdf [May, 2008].
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Young people's views
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Reid, K. (2008). National Behaviour and Attendance Review (NBAR) report. Cardiff: DCELLS.
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Wales
Youth crime
Day, C., Hibbert, P. and Cadman, S. (2008). A literature review into children abused and/or
neglected prior custody. London: YJB. [online]. Available:
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Pickering, K., Smith, P., Bryson, C. and Farmer, C. (2008). British Crime Survey: options for
extending the coverage to children and people living in communal establishments. London: Home
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Youth participation
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