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Author: Attwood, Gaynor, Croll, Paul, and Hamilton, Jane
Subjects: Education, Higher -- Forecasts and trends, Vocational education -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Education
Abstract: A research project on a college of Further Education offering vocational courses to the students who are still of compulsory school age but have been excluded by or fail to attend or achieve in school is presented. The tensions between pressures for accountability and outcome-driven measures and the aims of increasing participation and using education to address issues of social inclusion are considered.
Published: 2004

Author: Attwood, Gaynor, Croll, Paul, and Hamilton, Jane
Subjects: *HIGHER education, *SECONDARY education, *YOUNG adults, *EDUCATION
Abstract: Reports on a study of alternative pre-16 provision in a college of further education for young people who were disaffected and/or non-attenders at secondary school. Factors attributed to the failure of school placements among young people; Young people's positive experience with college and vocational courses; Key features of young people's positive experience at college.
Published: 2003
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Author: Attwood, Gaynor, Croll, Paul, and Hamilton, June
Subjects: *TUTORS & tutoring, *EDUCATION, *STUDENTS, *TEACHING, *SCHOOLS
Abstract: Focuses on a study which considered the experiences of further education tutors teaching students who presented considerable challenges to conventional educational provision in their schools. Background on the Early Entrants Program; Characteristics of tutors involved in the program; Factors that contribute to the success of the course.
Published: 2003

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