Hard Act to Follow, A

Synopsis: Explores how schools are coping with the new climate of competition brought about by the 1988 Education Reform Act and asks if the Act is bringing schools closer together or driving them further apart. Shows two village primary schools that rely on word of mouth and reputation to attract pupils, and Wright Robinson High School in Manchester, which has opted for aggressive marketing to the detriment of relationships with neighbouring schools.
Series: Exploring Educational Issues, Course Eu208
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; 2000 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Education
Keywords: Education Reform Act (1988); schools

Producer

Geoff Wheeler

Cast

Hugo de Burgh

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