The influence of the school in the decision to participate in learning post-16
The influence of the school in the decision to participate in learning post-16
This research study was commissioned by the DfES to enhance understanding about the role of the school in shaping the perceptions and choices of post 16 pathways amongst young people in school. The research is based on a series of qualitative interviews in 24 schools across 9 LEAs. Focus groups were undertaken with young people in Years 10,11 and 12, and interviews were conducted with headteachers, heads of year, and heads of careers, as well as a postal survey of parents. the report considers choice processes, the relative influence of mediating agencies, the influence of school organisation on choice and then models a number of scenarios representing different contexts of school influence
post 16 choice, schools and pupils, education markets
Department for Education and Skills
Foskett, Nicholas
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Dyke, Martin
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Maringe, Felix
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2004
Foskett, Nicholas
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Dyke, Martin
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Maringe, Felix
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Foskett, Nicholas, Dyke, Martin and Maringe, Felix
(2004)
The influence of the school in the decision to participate in learning post-16
(DfES Research Report)
London, UK.
Department for Education and Skills
96pp.
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This research study was commissioned by the DfES to enhance understanding about the role of the school in shaping the perceptions and choices of post 16 pathways amongst young people in school. The research is based on a series of qualitative interviews in 24 schools across 9 LEAs. Focus groups were undertaken with young people in Years 10,11 and 12, and interviews were conducted with headteachers, heads of year, and heads of careers, as well as a postal survey of parents. the report considers choice processes, the relative influence of mediating agencies, the influence of school organisation on choice and then models a number of scenarios representing different contexts of school influence
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Published date: 2004
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ISBN 1844782409
Keywords:
post 16 choice, schools and pupils, education markets
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Nicholas Foskett
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