Education policy is an increasingly complex arena and this book – extensive in its historical and geographical perspective, detailed in its examination of policy contexts and enactments, and critical in its insistence on digging beneath the status quo and challenging the platitudes of politicians and policy makers – lives up to its promise to unravel policy. I cannot think of a better guide for students, teachers and researchers.

Matthew Clarke, Chair Professor in Education, York St John University, UK

The inclusive education chapter is one of the best I have seen.

Anne Ferguson, University of Glasgow, UK

This book has always been well received by a number of academic tutors in teacher education. This book offers interesting analysis of education policy and fits nicely into modules that look at the nature of the curriculum in this country including policy/statutory review and changes. This book also allows you to see many of the bigger ideas associated with a curriculum and this serves to extend student perspectives on a curriculum, leading them into more political and social justice spheres.

Claire Morse, University of Winchester, UK