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Parents and the diversity of secondary education
Discussion paper by Professor John Coldron of the Centre for Education Research and Social Inclusion, Sheffield Hallam University.
Parents in the Driving Seat? – Parents' role in setting up new secondary schools
Research by Hazel Pennell and Anne West of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Specialist Schools – what do we know?

Review of research on Specialist Schools carried out by Frances Castle and Jennifer Evans of the Institute of Education.

Parent Governor Representatives – A Guide to Good Practice

Good practice guide for Parent Governor Representatives based on research report (see below).

Parent Governor Representatives – a bigger say for parents?

Research into the role of Parent Governor Representatives carried out by Mike Johnson of Keele University and Keith Pocklington of Create Consultants.

Secondary school admissions in England: Exploring the extent of overt and covert selection

Research by Anne West and Audrey Hind of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Secondary schools in London: Admissions criteria and cream skimming

Research by Anne West, Audrey Hind and Hazel Pennell of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Specialisation Without Selection?

Briefing paper written by Tony Edwards, Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

A Model General Complaints Procedure for Schools