Abstract
The goal of equity in education in England is damaged by regional disparities in outcomes and a marked social gradient in school exclusion. The most vulnerable groups are disproportionately represented in in-year transfers. Drawing on 24 interviews with school leaders and education decision-makers in a socioeconomically deprived area, this study examined institutional strategies to promote inclusion by reducing pupil mobility in an area-based initiative. The analysis highlights the interaction of administrative, professional and market logics, and the significance of the “middle tier” in mediating inter-local tensions. Further research is needed on “hidden” pupil moves and diverse forms of within-school segregation-reintegration.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 452-470 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Leadership and Policy in Schools |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 16 Jan 2023 |
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| Publication status | Published - 23 Jan 2023 |
| Externally published | Yes |