Digest of the Education Act 2005

The Education Act implements key aspects of the Government's New Relationship with Schools. This Digest highlights the important changes in the Act and notes how these will have practical implications for schools, local education authorities and others involved in the education of young people in England.

The Education Act implements key aspects of the Government's New Relationship with Schools. The Digest highlights the important changes in the Act and notes how these will have practical implications for schools, local education authorities and others involved in the education of young people in England. In plain English, the Digest covers: Raising standards: the New Relationship with Schools and personalized learning; The Government's five-year strategy for children and learners; Implementing the Act; Implications for local authorities/children's services; Implications for schools; A note on legislation for children's services; Thoughts on the future. John Fowler and Chris Waterman use their considerable knowledge and experience in the education and local government sectors to illuminate the Act, providing an invaluable resource for school governors, headteachers and local authority staff. A full online copy of the Act with accompanying clause-by-clause notes is available from the NFER.