Description
The article discusses the concept of comprehensive schools and the underlying ideals that led to their development. It was written by 14 British educationalists and explores the evidence and potential for further progress in secondary education for all students, regardless of their background or ability. The article also includes an afterword by John Prescott, the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
Examines the ideals which lay behind the development of comprehensive schools. Written by 14 British educationalists, this text considers the evidence and suggests how further progress might be made within the moral framework of secondary education for all, irrespective of background or ability. The text includes an afterword by the Rt Hon John Prescott, MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.