Table of Contents

Education in Scotland - setting the scene; the under-fives - from "preschool education" to "early years services"; developments in primary education in Scotland; the statutory years of secondary education - change and progress; upper-secondary education; special education al provision; the teaching profession - its qualifications and status; standards and quality; devolved management of schools; policy making in Scottish education - a case of pragmatic nationalism; how Scottish is the Scottish curriculum - and does it matter?; future directions?

About the Author

Clark, Margaret M; Clark, Margaret; Munn, Pamela

Reviews

'It is a well-organised book which is easy to consult on specific issues ... the book is of value to all wishing to learn from the experience of others, particularly those interested in the development of policy in England.' - Educational Review

'This book will be of interest to anyone who is interested in education or in the changes currently underway in the United Kingdom, but the story is only just beginning.' - Scottish Affairs