Situating the cases of England and Australia within broader global policy trends, this book critically analyses what has gone wrong with education policy. Drawing on wide-ranging research, the authors issue a fundamental challenge to current policy orthodoxies, and identify policy alternatives to make education both better and fairer.
Focusing on the stark disparity in living conditions, the book explores the decline of the UK's most impoverished neighborhoods and the challenges faced by their residents. It provides a detailed analysis of the current state of these areas and evaluates the effectiveness of government initiatives aimed at neighborhood renewal. Through its in-depth examination, it sheds light on the ongoing struggle against poverty and the socio-economic factors contributing to the widening gap between affluent regions and the least fortunate communities.