The Private Sector of Education in Britain: a review of past research and recommendations for future work |
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| Authors: | Debra Roker |
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| Institution: | MRC/ESRC Social and Applied Psychology Unit , University of Sheffield , Sheffield S10 2TN, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | The paper reviews research and debate on the private sector of education in Britain. Research undertaken to date is described as having taken place at three main levels, referred to as the ‘political’, ‘outcomes’ and ‘individual‐psychological’ levels. Following the review of research at these three levels, a number of neglected areas are identified, the investigation of which would contribute significantly to a greater understanding of the private/ state school debate. These areas are: a focus on girls and young women in private schools; the experiences of Assisted Place Scheme pupils; the study of the attitudes and values of private school pupils; the investigation of private school ethos and culture; exploring how private school pupils gain the ‘edge’ over state school pupils; and the isolation of school effects from social class and family background effects. |
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