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June 2008

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14-19 Rodger, J.L. (2008). 14-19 Curriculum Offer: Transport-Related Issues and Solutions. A Developing Practice Guide for 14-19 Partnerships. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW045.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

14-19 pathways Rodger, J.L. (2008). 14-19 Transport-Related Issues and Solutions: Examples of Developing Practice. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW046.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

16-19 Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Youth Cohort Study & Longitudinal Study of Young People in England: the Activities and Experiences of 16 Year Olds: England 2007. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/SBU/b000795/YCS_LSYPE_Bulletin_final.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Achievement Center on Education Policy (2008). Has Student Achievement Increased Since 2002? State Test Score Trends Through 2006–07. Washington, DC: CEP. [online]. Available: http://www.cep- dc.org/document/docWindow.cfm? fuseaction=document.viewDocument&documentid=241&documentFormatId=3771 [June, 2008]. Website: Center on Education Policy (CEP)

Department of Education Northern Ireland (2008). Every School a Good School: a Strategy for Raising Achievement in Literacy and Numeracy. Bangor: DENI. [online]. Available: http://www.deni.gov.uk/literacy_and_numeracy_strategy_-_english.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department of Education Northern Ireland (DENI)

HM Inspectorate of Education (2008). Improving the Odds: Improving Life Chances. Livingston: HMIE. [online]. Available: http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/itoilc.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) – UK – Scotland

Admissions Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). The Composition of Schools in England. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/SBU/b000796/TheCompositionOfSchoolsInEnglandFinal.p df [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). School Admissions Consultation: Delivering the Children's Plan, Summary and Questionnaire. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations/downloadableDocs/3885_SchoolAdmissions_consult_aw5.p df [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Adult literacy Murray, T.S., Jones, S., Willms, D., Shillington, R., McCracken, M. and Glickman, V. (2008). Reading the Future: Planning to Meet Canada's Future Literacy Needs. Ottawa, ON: CCL. [online]. Available: http://www.ccl-cca.ca/NR/rdonlyres/7234398B-60DB-4A4C-A7C5- ED69B0307863/0/LiteracyReadingFutureReportE.PDF [June, 2008]. Website: Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)

Adult literacy and numeracy National Audit Office (2008). Skills for Life: Progress in Improving Adult Literacy and Numeracy. London: TSO. [online]. Available: http://www.nao.org.uk/publications/nao_reports/07- 08/0708482.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Audit Office (NAO) Anti-social behaviour Scottish Government (2008). Restorative Justice Services for Children and Young People and Those Harmed by their Behaviour. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. [online]. Available: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/226988/0061357.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Scottish Government

Apprenticeships Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2008). Work Skills: Unlocking Talent. London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/publications/workskills.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)

Attainment Holmlund, H., McNally, S. and Viarengo, M. (2008). Impact of School Resources on Attainment at Key Stage 2. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR043.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Buildings Beresford, B. with Rhodes, D. (2008). Housing and Disabled Children. York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/housing/pdf/2208.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK

Bullying Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Bullying Involving Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Safe to Learn: Embedding Anti-bullying Work in Schools. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/12626/7655-DCFS-Anti- Bullying.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Carers HM Government (2008). Carers at the Heart of 21st-century Families and Communities. London: DoH. [online]. Available: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/D H_085345?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=166685&Rendition=Web [June, 2008]. Website: Department of Health (DoH) – UK

Child abuse Barth, R.P., Lloyd, E.C., Casanueva, C., Scarborough, A.A., Losby, J.L. and Mann, T. (2008). Developmental Status and Early Intervention Service Needs of Maltreated Children. Washington, DC: US Department of Health & Human Services. [online]. Available: http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/08/devneeds/report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: US Department of Health & Social Services

Child development Barth, R.P., Lloyd, E.C., Casanueva, C., Scarborough, A.A., Losby, J.L. and Mann, T. (2008). Developmental Status and Early Intervention Service Needs of Maltreated Children. Washington, DC: US Department of Health & Human Services. [online]. Available: http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/08/devneeds/report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: US Department of Health & Social Services

Child poverty Barnes, M., Lyon, N. and Millar, J. (2008). Employment Transitions and the Changes in Economic Circumstances of Families with Children: Evidence from the Families and Children Study (FACS). London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007- 2008/rrep506.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Childcare Farquhar, S.-E. (2008). Assessing the Evidence on Early Childhood Education/Childcare. Porirua, NZ: CHILDForum. [online]. Available: http://www.childforum.com/cgi-bin/publication.asp? Photo=1&REF_NO=30 [June, 2008]. Website: CHILDForum – NZ

Fletcher, D.R., Gore, T., Reeve, K. and Robinson, D. (2008). Social Housing and Worklessness: Key Policy Messages. London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep482.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Childhood Children's Commissioner for England, Children's Commissioner for Wales, Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People and Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (2008). UK Children's Commissioners' Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. London: 11 Million. [online]. Available: http://www.11million.org.uk/resource/31f7xsa2gjgfc3l9t808qfsi.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Children's Commissioner for England

Tucci, J., Mitchell, J. and Goddard, C. (2008). Children's Sense of Safety: Children's Experiences of Childhood in Contemporary Australia. Ringwood, VIC: ACF. [online]. Available: http://www.childhood.org.au/downloads/Childrens%20sense%20of%20safety%202008.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF)

Children's attitudes Tucci, J., Mitchell, J. and Goddard, C. (2008). Children's Sense of Safety: Children's Experiences of Childhood in Contemporary Australia. Ringwood, VIC: ACF. [online]. Available: http://www.childhood.org.au/downloads/Childrens%20sense%20of%20safety%202008.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF)

Children's rights Children's Commissioner for England, Children's Commissioner for Wales, Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People and Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (2008). UK Children's Commissioners' Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. London: 11 Million. [online]. Available: http://www.11million.org.uk/resource/31f7xsa2gjgfc3l9t808qfsi.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Children's Commissioner for England

Citizenship Department for Communities and Local Government (2008). Citizenship Survey: 2007-08 (April 2007 – March 2008), England & Wales. London: DCLG. [online]. Available: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/communities/pdf/863680.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)

Community cohesion Commonwealth of Australia (2008). Australia 2020 Summit: Final Report. Barton, ACT: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. [online]. Available: http://www.australia2020.gov.au/docs/final_report/2020_summit_report_full_low_graphics.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Australia 2020

Department for Communities and Local Government (2008). Citizenship Survey: 2007-08 (April 2007 – March 2008), England & Wales. London: DCLG. [online]. Available: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/communities/pdf/863680.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)

Hothi, M. with Bacon, N., Brophy, M. and Mulgan, G. (2008). Neighbourliness + Empowerment = Wellbeing: Is There a Formula for Happy Communities? London: The Young Foundation. [online]. Available: http://www.youngfoundation.org.uk/files/images/N_E_W_web.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: The Young Foundation

Livingston, M., Bailey, N. and Kearns, A. (2008). People's Attachment to Place: the Influence of Neighbourhood Deprivation. York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2200-neighbourhoods-attachment-deprivation.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK

Crime Gavrielides, T., Parle, L., Salla, A., Liberatore, G., Mavadia, C. and Arjomand, G. (2008). Addressing Hate Crime through Restorative Justice and Cross-sector Partnerships: a London Study. London: ROTA. [online]. Available: http://www.rota.org.uk/downloads/Final%20RRP %20report%20ROTA.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Race on the Agenda (ROTA)

Curricula reform Estyn (2008). Impact of the Better Schools Fund on Curriculum Development. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available: http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/impact_of_the_better_schools_fund_on_curriculum_develop ment.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Estyn – UK – Wales

Design and technology education Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Education for a Technologically Advanced Nation: Design and Technology in Schools 2004-07. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/IIFD/Files/Education-for-a- technologically-advanced-nation.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Disabilities Beresford, B. with Rhodes, D. (2008). Housing and Disabled Children. York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/housing/pdf/2208.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Bullying Involving Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Safe to Learn: Embedding Anti-bullying Work in Schools. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/12626/7655-DCFS-Anti- Bullying.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Mooney, A., Owen, C. and Statham, J. (2008). Disabled Children: Numbers, Characteristics and Local Service Provision. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR042.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Muir, K. (2008). Family Resilience Where Families Have a Child (0-8 Years) with a Disability: Literature Review. Sydney, NSW: SPRC. [online]. Available: http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/reports/Family_resilience_literature_review.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC)

Muir, K., Tudball, J. and Robinson, S. (2008). Family Resilience Where Families Have a Child (0- 8 Years) with Disability: Final Report. Sydney, NSW: SPRC. [online]. Available: http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/reports/Family_resilience_final_report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC)

Distance education Zandberg, I., Lewis, L. and Greene, B. (2008). Technology-Based Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002–03 and 2004–05. Statistical Analysis Report. Washington, DC: NCES. [online]. Available: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2008/2008008.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) – USA

Domestic violence Government Equalities Office (2008). Tackling Violence Against Women: a Cross-government Narrative. London: HMSO. [online]. Available: http://www.equalities.gov.uk/publications/7589- TSO-Tackling%20Violence%20WEB.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Government Equalities Office – UK

Scottish Government (2008). National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan for Children and Young People. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. [online]. Available: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/228073/0061720.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Scottish Government

Worrall, A., Boylan, J. and Roberts, D. (2008). Children's and Young People's Experiences of Domestic Violence Involving Adults in a Parenting Role (SCIE Research Briefing 25). London: SCIE. [online]. Available: http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/briefings/files/scare25.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)

Drug use Scottish Government (2008). The Road to Recovery: a New Approach to Tackling Scotland's Drug Problem. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. [online]. Available: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/224480/0060586.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Scottish Government

E-learning Passey, D., Williams, S. and Rogers, C. (2008). Assessing the Potential of E-learning to Support Re-engagement amongst Young People with Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) Status: an Independent Research and Evaluation Study. Overview Report. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available: http://partners.becta.org.uk/upload- dir/downloads/page_documents/research/elearning_reengagement_neet_overview.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Becta

Early childhood Evangelou, M., Sylva, K., Edwards, A. and Smith, T. (2008). Supporting Parents in Promoting Early Learning: the Evaluation of the Early Learning Partnership Project. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR039.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Early intervention Barth, R.P., Lloyd, E.C., Casanueva, C., Scarborough, A.A., Losby, J.L. and Mann, T. (2008). Developmental Status and Early Intervention Service Needs of Maltreated Children. Washington, DC: US Department of Health & Human Services. [online]. Available: http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/08/devneeds/report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: US Department of Health & Human Services

Early years education Farquhar, S.-E. (2008). Assessing the Evidence on Early Childhood Education/Childcare. Porirua, NZ: CHILDForum. [online]. Available: http://www.childforum.com/cgi-bin/publication.asp? Photo=1&REF_NO=30 [June, 2008]. Website: CHILDForum – NZ

Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Outcome of the Consultation on Inspecting Provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage from September 2008. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/june/eyfs_conresp. pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Williams, P. (2008). Independent Review of Mathematics Teaching in Early Years Settings and Primary Schools. Final Report. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/Williams%20Mathematics.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Teachernet

Education systems Commonwealth of Australia (2008). Australia 2020 Summit: Final Report. Barton, ACT: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. [online]. Available: http://www.australia2020.gov.au/docs/final_report/2020_summit_report_full_low_graphics.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Australia 2020

Educational outcomes Beltran, D.O., Das, K.K. and Fairlie, R.W. (2008). Are Computers Good for Children? The Effects of Home Computers on Educational Outcomes. Canberra, ACT: CEPR. [online]. Available: http://econrsss.anu.edu.au/pdf/DP576.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) – Aus

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). The Extra Mile: How Schools Succeed in Raising Aspirations in Deprived Communities. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/3882_The%20Extra%20Mile_web.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Teachernet

Estyn (2008). Joining In. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available: http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/joining_in.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Estyn – UK – Wales

Morrison Gutman, L. and Akerman, R. (2008). Determinants of Aspirations. London: WBL. [online]. Available: http://www.learningbenefits.net/Publications/ResReps/ResRep27.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Centre for Research on the Wider Benefits of Learning

Educational policy Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). School Admissions Consultation: Delivering the Children's Plan, Summary and Questionnaire. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations/downloadableDocs/3885_SchoolAdmissions_consult_aw5.p df [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Employers Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2008). Time to Train: Consulting on a New Right to Request Time to Train for Employees in England. London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/consultations/documents/TimeToTrain.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)

Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2008). Work Skills: Unlocking Talent. London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/publications/workskills.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)

Employment Barnes, M., Lyon, N. and Millar, J. (2008). Employment Transitions and the Changes in Economic Circumstances of Families with Children: Evidence from the Families and Children Study (FACS). London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007- 2008/rrep506.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Osborne, R.D., Smith, C.A. and Gallagher, T. (2008). After School: Attitudes and Perceptions of Northern Ireland School Leavers towards Higher and Further Education, Training and Employment. Belfast: DELNI. [online]. Available: http://www.delni.gov.uk/after_school.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Education and Learning (DELNI) – N. Ireland

Riccio, J.A., Bewley, H., Campbell-Barr, V., Dorsett, R., Hamilton, G., Hoggart, L., Marsh, A., Miller, C., Ray, K. and Vegeris, S. (2008). Implementation and Second-year Impacts for Lone Parents in the UK Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) Demonstration. London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep489.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Ethnic minorities Broecke, S. and Hamed, J. (2008). Gender Gaps in Higher Education Participation: an Analysis of the Relationship Between Prior Attainment and Young Participation by Gender, Socio- Economic Class and Ethnicity. London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DIUS-RR-08-14.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families

Caballero, C., Edwards, R. and Puthussery, S. (2008). Parenting 'Mixed' Children: Negotiating Difference and Belonging in Mixed Race, Ethnicity and Faith Families. York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2231-parenting-children-difference.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK

Department for Communities and Local Government (2008). Citizenship Survey: 2007-08 (April 2007 – March 2008), England & Wales. London: DCLG. [online]. Available: http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/communities/pdf/863680.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)

Gavrielides, T., Parle, L., Salla, A., Liberatore, G., Mavadia, C. and Arjomand, G. (2008). Addressing Hate Crime through Restorative Justice and Cross-sector Partnerships: a London Study. London: ROTA. [online]. Available: http://www.rota.org.uk/downloads/Final%20RRP %20report%20ROTA.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Race on the Agenda (ROTA)

Every Child Matters agenda Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Youth Cohort Study & Longitudinal Study of Young People in England: the Activities and Experiences of 16 Year Olds: England 2007. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/SBU/b000795/YCS_LSYPE_Bulletin_final.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) Faith schools Odone, C. (2008). In Bad Faith: the New Betrayal of Faith Schools. London: CPS. [online]. Available: http://www.cps.org.uk/cpsfile.asp?id=1027 [June, 2008]. Website: Centre for Policy Studies (CPS)

Families Barnes, M., Lyon, N. and Millar, J. (2008). Employment Transitions and the Changes in Economic Circumstances of Families with Children: Evidence from the Families and Children Study (FACS). London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007- 2008/rrep506.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Beresford, B. with Rhodes, D. (2008). Housing and Disabled Children. York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/housing/pdf/2208.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK

Clinks (2008). Unlocking Potential: How Offenders, Former Offenders and their Families can Contribute to a More Effective Criminal Justice System. York: Clinks. [online]. Available: http://www.clinks.org/ (S(xrfxoyntcig3ozjqu5kpg545))/downloads/publications/clinkspubs/0806Taskforce-Unlocking %20potential.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Clinks

Family background Caballero, C., Edwards, R. and Puthussery, S. (2008). Parenting 'Mixed' Children: Negotiating Difference and Belonging in Mixed Race, Ethnicity and Faith Families. York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2231-parenting-children-difference.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK

Family support services Lindsay, G., Cullen, M.-A., Band, S., Cullen, S., Davis, L. and Davis, H. (2008). Parent Support Advisor Pilot: Second Interim Report. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR037.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Funding Holmlund, H., McNally, S. and Viarengo, M. (2008). Impact of School Resources on Attainment at Key Stage 2. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR043.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Further and higher education Osborne, R.D., Smith, C.A. and Gallagher, T. (2008). After School: Attitudes and Perceptions of Northern Ireland School Leavers towards Higher and Further Education, Training and Employment. Belfast: DELNI. [online]. Available: http://www.delni.gov.uk/after_school.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Education and Learning (DELNI) – N. Ireland Gender Broecke, S. and Hamed, J. (2008). Gender Gaps in Higher Education Participation: an Analysis of the Relationship Between Prior Attainment and Young Participation by Gender, Socio- Economic Class and Ethnicity. London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DIUS-RR-08-14.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Geography education HM Inspectorate of Education (2008). Geography: a Portrait of Current Practice in Scottish Secondary Schools. Livingston: HMIE. [online]. Available: http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/gpcp.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) – UK – Scotland

Higher education Scott, G., Coates, H. and Anderson, M. (2008). Learning Leaders in Times of Change: Academic Leadership Capabilities for Australian Higher Education. Camberwell, VIC: ACER. [online]. Available: http://www.acer.edu.au/documents/UWSACER_CarrickLeadershipReport.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

Universities UK (2008). International Research Collaboration: Opportunities for the UK Higher Education Sector. London: Universities UK. [online]. Available: http://bookshop.universitiesuk.ac.uk/downloads/researchreport_internationalresearch.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Universities UK

ICT Beltran, D.O., Das, K.K. and Fairlie, R.W. (2008). Are Computers Good for Children? The Effects of Home Computers on Educational Outcomes. Canberra, ACT: CEPR. [online]. Available: http://econrsss.anu.edu.au/pdf/DP576.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) – Aus

Zandberg, I., Lewis, L. and Greene, B. (2008). Technology-Based Distance Education Courses for Public Elementary and Secondary School Students: 2002–03 and 2004–05. Statistical Analysis Report. Washington, DC: NCES. [online]. Available: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2008/2008008.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) – USA

Indigenous education McTurk, N., Nutton, G., Lea, T., Robinson, G. and Carapetis, J. (2008). The School Readiness of Australian Indigenous Children: a Review of the Literature. Casuarina, NT: Charles Darwin University, School for Social and Policy Research. [online]. Available: http://www.cdu.edu.au/sspr/documents/schoolreadiness.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Charles Darwin University – Aus

Information literacy Catts, R. and Lau, J. (2008). Towards Information Literacy Indicators. Paris: UIS. [online]. Available: http://www.uis.unesco.org/template/pdf/cscl/InfoLit.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)

Information, advice and guidance Calam, R., Miller, C., Sadhnani, V., Carmont, S.-A. and Sanders, M.R. (2008). Second Great Parenting Experiment: Effects of Media-based Delivery of Parenting Advice. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW038.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Hall, L., Wreford, S. and Huckle, C. (2008). Connexions Direct User Satisfaction Survey 2008. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF- RW042.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Initial teacher training Crocker, R. and Dibbon, D. (2008). Teacher Education in Canada: a Baseline Study. Kelowna, BC: SAEE. [online]. Available: http://www.saee.ca/pdfs/Teacher_Education_in_Canada.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education (SAEE) – Canada

Inspection Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Outcome of the Consultation on Inspecting Provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage from September 2008. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/june/eyfs_conresp. pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Internet safety Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). The Byron Review Action Plan. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/byronreview/pdfs/byron_action_plan.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Justice system Clinks (2008). Unlocking Potential: How Offenders, Former Offenders and their Families can Contribute to a More Effective Criminal Justice System. York: Clinks. [online]. Available: http://www.clinks.org/ (S(xrfxoyntcig3ozjqu5kpg545))/downloads/publications/clinkspubs/0806Taskforce-Unlocking %20potential.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Clinks

Government Equalities Office (2008). Tackling Violence Against Women: a Cross-government Narrative. London: HMSO. [online]. Available: http://www.equalities.gov.uk/publications/7589- TSO-Tackling%20Violence%20WEB.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Government Equalities Office – UK

Key skills Estyn (2008). Effective Strategies for Learners to Achieve Key Skills within Qualification Frameworks. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available: http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/effective_strategies_for_learners_to_achieve_key_skills_wit hin_qualification_frameworks.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Estyn – UK – Wales

Key Stage 2 Holmlund, H., McNally, S. and Viarengo, M. (2008). Impact of School Resources on Attainment at Key Stage 2. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR043.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Leadership Scott, G., Coates, H. and Anderson, M. (2008). Learning Leaders in Times of Change: Academic Leadership Capabilities for Australian Higher Education. Camberwell, VIC: ACER. [online]. Available: http://www.acer.edu.au/documents/UWSACER_CarrickLeadershipReport.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Learning difficulties Estyn (2008). Joining In. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available: http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/joining_in.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Estyn – UK – Wales

Learning strategies Coffield, F. (2008). Just Suppose Teaching and Learning Became the First Priority... London: LSN. [online]. Available: https://www.lsneducation.org.uk/user/login.aspx? code=080052&P=080052PD&action=pdfdl&src=WEBGEN [June, 2008]. Website: Learning and Skills Network (LSN)

Libraries Conway, P. (2008). Professional Standards of Service. London: CILIP. [online]. Available: http://www.cilip.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/403E8536-9588-459D-ABEA- C57AA01D3FD1/0/conway_mainreport.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)

Literacy Department of Education Northern Ireland (2008). Every School a Good School: a Strategy for Raising Achievement in Literacy and Numeracy. Bangor: DENI. [online]. Available: http://www.deni.gov.uk/literacy_and_numeracy_strategy_-_english.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department of Education Northern Ireland (DENI)

Literature reviews Crocker, R. and Dibbon, D. (2008). Teacher Education in Canada: a Baseline Study. Kelowna, BC: SAEE. [online]. Available: http://www.saee.ca/pdfs/Teacher_Education_in_Canada.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education (SAEE) – Canada

McTurk, N., Nutton, G., Lea, T., Robinson, G. and Carapetis, J. (2008). The School Readiness of Australian Indigenous Children: a Review of the Literature. Casuarina, NT: Charles Darwin University, School for Social and Policy Research. [online]. Available: http://www.cdu.edu.au/sspr/documents/schoolreadiness.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Charles Darwin University – Aus

Morrison Gutman, L. and Akerman, R. (2008). Determinants of Aspirations. London: WBL. [online]. Available: http://www.learningbenefits.net/Publications/ResReps/ResRep27.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Centre for Research on the Wider Benefits of Learning (WBL)

Springate, I., Atkinson, M. and Martin, K. (2008). Intergenerational Practice: a Review of the Literature. Slough: NFER. [online]. Available: http://www.nfer.ac.uk/publications/pdfs/downloadable/LIG-e-report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)

Local authority role Children's Rights Director for England (2008). Parents on Council Care. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.rights4me.org/content/beheardreports/184/parents_views_report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for the Children’s Rights Director

Conway, P. (2008). Professional Standards of Service. London: CILIP. [online]. Available: http://www.cilip.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/403E8536-9588-459D-ABEA- C57AA01D3FD1/0/conway_mainreport.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)

Estyn (2008). Meeting the Learning Needs of Children and Young People who Offend. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available: http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/meeting_the_learning_needs_of_children_and_young_peop le_who_offend.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Estyn – UK – Wales

Estyn (2008). Joining In. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available: http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/joining_in.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Estyn – UK – Wales

Looked after children Children's Rights Director for England (2008). Parents on Council Care. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.rights4me.org/content/beheardreports/184/parents_views_report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for the Children’s Rights Director

HM Inspectorate of Education (2008). Count Us In: Improving the Education of our Looked After Children. Livingston: HMIE. [online]. Available: http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/Final%20PDF%20of%20LAC.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) – UK – Scotland

Mathematics education McPhan, G., Morony, W., Pegg, J., Cooksey, R. and Lynch, T. (2008). Maths? Why Not? Final Report Prepared for the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Canberra, ACT: DEEWR. [online]. Available: http://www.dest.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/6A16AECA-BC08-4187-A639- 55AA9FACDBD2/21030/Maths_WhyNot_sml.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) – Aus

Modern foreign languages Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). The Changing Landscape of Languages: an Evaluation of Language Learning 2004-07. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/july/The_changing_ landscape_of_languages.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Ofsted

Motivation Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). The Extra Mile: How Schools Succeed in Raising Aspirations in Deprived Communities. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/3882_The%20Extra%20Mile_web.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Morrison Gutman, L. and Akerman, R. (2008). Determinants of Aspirations. London: WBL. [online]. Available: http://www.learningbenefits.net/Publications/ResReps/ResRep27.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Centre for Research on the Wider Benefits of Learning (WBL)

No Child Left Behind Act Center on Education Policy (2008). Has Student Achievement Increased Since 2002? State Test Score Trends Through 2006–07. Washington, DC: CEP. [online]. Available: http://www.cep- dc.org/document/docWindow.cfm? fuseaction=document.viewDocument&documentid=241&documentFormatId=3771 [June, 2008]. Website: Center on Education Policy (CEP)

Not in education, employment or training (NEET) Passey, D., Williams, S. and Rogers, C. (2008). Assessing the Potential of E-learning to Support Re-engagement amongst Young People with Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) Status: an Independent Research and Evaluation Study. Overview Report. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available: http://partners.becta.org.uk/upload- dir/downloads/page_documents/research/elearning_reengagement_neet_overview.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Becta

Numeracy Department of Education Northern Ireland (2008). Every School a Good School: a Strategy for Raising Achievement in Literacy and Numeracy. Bangor: DENI. [online]. Available: http://www.deni.gov.uk/literacy_and_numeracy_strategy_-_english.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department of Education Northern Ireland (DENI)

Older people Springate, I., Atkinson, M. and Martin, K. (2008). Intergenerational Practice: a Review of the Literature. Slough: NFER. [online]. Available: http://www.nfer.ac.uk/publications/pdfs/downloadable/LIG-e-report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)

Parent - school relationship Day, L. and McKenna, K. (2008). Transition Information Sessions Year Two Evaluation. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR038.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Lindsay, G., Cullen, M.-A., Band, S., Cullen, S., Davis, L. and Davis, H. (2008). Parent Support Advisor Pilot: Second Interim Report. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR037.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Parental attitudes Children's Rights Director for England (2008). Parents on Council Care. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.rights4me.org/content/beheardreports/184/parents_views_report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for the Children’s Rights Director

D'Souza, J., Conolly, A. and Purdon, S. (2008). Analysis of the Choices and Constraints Questions on the Families and Children Study. London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep481.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Ivins, C. (2008). Survey of Parents in England 2008. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW041.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Parental choice Ivins, C. (2008). Survey of Parents in England 2008. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW041.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Parenting Caballero, C., Edwards, R. and Puthussery, S. (2008). Parenting 'Mixed' Children: Negotiating Difference and Belonging in Mixed Race, Ethnicity and Faith Families. York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2231-parenting-children-difference.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK

Calam, R., Miller, C., Sadhnani, V., Carmont, S.-A. and Sanders, M.R. (2008). Second Great Parenting Experiment: Effects of Media-based Delivery of Parenting Advice. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW038.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Evangelou, M., Sylva, K., Edwards, A. and Smith, T. (2008). Supporting Parents in Promoting Early Learning: the Evaluation of the Early Learning Partnership Project. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR039.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Partnerships Estyn (2008). The Impact of Transition Plans: An Evaluation of the Use of Transition Plans by Primary-Secondary School Partnerships to Improve the Quality of Learning and Standards. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available: http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/impact_of_transition_plans.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Estyn – UK – Wales

Gavrielides, T., Parle, L., Salla, A., Liberatore, G., Mavadia, C. and Arjomand, G. (2008). Addressing Hate Crime through Restorative Justice and Cross-sector Partnerships: a London Study. London: ROTA. [online]. Available: http://www.rota.org.uk/downloads/Final%20RRP %20report%20ROTA.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Race on the Agenda (ROTA)

Rodger, J.L. (2008). 14-19 Transport-Related Issues and Solutions: Examples of Developing Practice. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW046.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Rodger, J.L. (2008). 14-19 Curriculum Offer: Transport-Related Issues and Solutions. A Developing Practice Guide for 14-19 Partnerships. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW045.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Post 16 education Coffield, F. (2008). Just Suppose Teaching and Learning Became the First Priority... London: LSN. [online]. Available: https://www.lsneducation.org.uk/user/login.aspx? code=080052&P=080052PD&action=pdfdl&src=WEBGEN [June, 2008]. Website: Learning and Skills Network (LSN)

Poverty Brewer, M., Muriel, A., Phillips, D. and Sibieta, L. (2008). Poverty and Inequality in the UK: 2008. London: IFS. [online]. Available: http://www.ifs.org.uk/comms/comm105.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). The Extra Mile: How Schools Succeed in Raising Aspirations in Deprived Communities. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/3882_The%20Extra%20Mile_web.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Livingston, M., Bailey, N. and Kearns, A. (2008). People's Attachment to Place: the Influence of Neighbourhood Deprivation. York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2200-neighbourhoods-attachment-deprivation.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK Primary education Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). The Changing Landscape of Languages: an Evaluation of Language Learning 2004-07. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/july/The_changing_ landscape_of_languages.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Success in Science. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/june/sucinsci.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Education for a Technologically Advanced Nation: Design and Technology in Schools 2004-07. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/IIFD/Files/Education-for-a- technologically-advanced-nation.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Primary to secondary transition Day, L. and McKenna, K. (2008). Transition Information Sessions Year Two Evaluation. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR038.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Estyn (2008). The Impact of Transition Plans: An Evaluation of the Use of Transition Plans by Primary-Secondary School Partnerships to Improve the Quality of Learning and Standards. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available: http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/impact_of_transition_plans.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Estyn – UK – Wales

Prison education HM Inspectorate of Education (2008). Learning, Skills and Employability: a Review of Good Practice in Scottish Prisons. Livingston: HMIE. [online]. Available: http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/lsergpsp.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) – UK – Scotland

Qualification reform Smithers, A. and Robinson, P. (2008). The Diploma: a Disaster Waiting to Happen? Buckingham: University of Buckingham. [online]. Available: http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/education/research/ceer/pdfs/diploma.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: University of Buckingham

Research Universities UK (2008). International Research Collaboration: Opportunities for the UK Higher Education Sector. London: Universities UK. [online]. Available: http://bookshop.universitiesuk.ac.uk/downloads/researchreport_internationalresearch.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Universities UK

Rural areas Wilkinson, J. (2008). Education in Country and City New South Wales. Sydney, NSW: Parliament of New South Wales. [online]. Available: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/publications.nsf/0/6ADAFA76AB5FEF0ACA257 4560021162C/$File/Education2FINALINDEX.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Parliament of New South Wales

Safeguarding Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Young Runaways Action Plan. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/publications/runaways/downloads/YoungRunawaysActionPlan.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

School funding Sibieta, L., Chowdry, H. and Muriel, A. (2008). Level Playing Field? The Implications of School Funding. Reading: CfBT. [online]. Available: http://www.ifs.org.uk/docs/level_playing.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: CfBT – UK

School meals Nicholas, J., Wood, L., Morgan, C., Russell, S. and Nelson, M. (2008). Survey of Local Authorities, January 2008. Sheffield: SFT. [online]. Available: http://www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk/UploadDocs/Library/Documents/jan2008_la_survey.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: School Food Trust (SFT)

School readiness McTurk, N., Nutton, G., Lea, T., Robinson, G. and Carapetis, J. (2008). The School Readiness of Australian Indigenous Children: a Review of the Literature. Casuarina, NT: Charles Darwin University, School for Social and Policy Research. [online]. Available: http://www.cdu.edu.au/sspr/documents/schoolreadiness.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Charles Darwin University – Aus

School to further and higher education transition HM Inspectorate of Education (2008). Count Us In: We're Still Here. Successful Transitions from Secondary School. Livingston: HMIE. [online]. Available: http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/cuiwsh.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) – UK – Scotland

McPhan, G., Morony, W., Pegg, J., Cooksey, R. and Lynch, T. (2008). Maths? Why Not? Final Report Prepared for the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Canberra, ACT: DEEWR. [online]. Available: http://www.dest.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/6A16AECA-BC08-4187-A639- 55AA9FACDBD2/21030/Maths_WhyNot_sml.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) – Aus

School to work transition HM Inspectorate of Education (2008). Count Us In: We're Still Here. Successful Transitions from Secondary School. Livingston: HMIE. [online]. Available: http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/cuiwsh.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) – UK – Scotland

Science education Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Success in Science. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/june/sucinsci.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Secondary education Charles, M., Marsh, A., Milne, A., Morris, C., Scott, E. and Shamsan, Y. (2008). Secondary School Curriculum and Staffing Survey 2007. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR026.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). The Composition of Schools in England. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/SBU/b000796/TheCompositionOfSchoolsInEnglandFinal.p df [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

HM Inspectorate of Education (2008). Geography: a Portrait of Current Practice in Scottish Secondary Schools. Livingston: HMIE. [online]. Available: http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/gpcp.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) – UK – Scotland

Ingels, S.J., Dalton, B.W. and LoGerfo, L. (2008). Trends Among High School Seniors 1972- 2004. Washington, DC: NCES. [online]. Available: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2008/2008320.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) – USA

Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). The Changing Landscape of Languages: an Evaluation of Language Learning 2004-07. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/july/The_changing_ landscape_of_languages.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Success in Science. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/Files/2008/june/sucinsci.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (2008). Education for a Technologically Advanced Nation: Design and Technology in Schools 2004-07. London: Ofsted. [online]. Available: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/assets/Internet_Content/Shared_Content/IIFD/Files/Education-for-a- technologically-advanced-nation.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

Service delivery Conway, P. (2008). Professional Standards of Service. London: CILIP. [online]. Available: http://www.cilip.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/403E8536-9588-459D-ABEA- C57AA01D3FD1/0/conway_mainreport.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)

Mooney, A., Owen, C. and Statham, J. (2008). Disabled Children: Numbers, Characteristics and Local Service Provision. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR042.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Single parents Riccio, J.A., Bewley, H., Campbell-Barr, V., Dorsett, R., Hamilton, G., Hoggart, L., Marsh, A., Miller, C., Ray, K. and Vegeris, S. (2008). Implementation and Second-year Impacts for Lone Parents in the UK Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) Demonstration. London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep489.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Skills Commonwealth of Australia (2008). Australia 2020 Summit: Final Report. Barton, ACT: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. [online]. Available: http://www.australia2020.gov.au/docs/final_report/2020_summit_report_full_low_graphics.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Australia 2020

National Audit Office (2008). Skills for Life: Progress in Improving Adult Literacy and Numeracy. London: TSO. [online]. Available: http://www.nao.org.uk/publications/nao_reports/07- 08/0708482.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Audit Office (NAO)

Social exclusion Livingston, M., Bailey, N. and Kearns, A. (2008). People's Attachment to Place: the Influence of Neighbourhood Deprivation. York: JRF. [online]. Available: http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/2200-neighbourhoods-attachment-deprivation.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) – UK

Social housing Fletcher, D.R., Gore, T., Reeve, K. and Robinson, D. (2008). Social Housing and Worklessness: Key Policy Messages. London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep482.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Social inclusion Commonwealth of Australia (2008). Australia 2020 Summit: Final Report. Barton, ACT: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. [online]. Available: http://www.australia2020.gov.au/docs/final_report/2020_summit_report_full_low_graphics.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Australia 2020

Special educational needs Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Bullying Involving Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Safe to Learn: Embedding Anti-bullying Work in Schools. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/12626/7655-DCFS-Anti- Bullying.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Teachernet

Johnson, F., Pye, J., Higton, J., Lister, C., Jeans, D., Tracey, L., Farrell, P. and Fielden, S. (2008). The Allocation of Special Educational Needs Allowances in England and Wales. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR044.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Sport Sport England (2008). Sport England Strategy 2008-2011. London: Sport England. [online]. Available: http://www.sportengland.org/2008-11_sports_england_strategy_narrative.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Sport England

Statistics Chowdry, H., Crawford, C., Dearden, L., Goodman, A. and Vignoles, A. (2008). Widening Participation in Higher Education: Analysis Using Linked Administrative Data. London: IFS. [online]. Available: http://www.ifs.org.uk/comms/r69.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Youth Cohort Study & Longitudinal Study of Young People in England: the Activities and Experiences of 16 Year Olds: England 2007. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/SBU/b000795/YCS_LSYPE_Bulletin_final.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). The Composition of Schools in England. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/SBU/b000796/TheCompositionOfSchoolsInEnglandFinal.p df [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Student attitudes Osborne, R.D., Smith, C.A. and Gallagher, T. (2008). After School: Attitudes and Perceptions of Northern Ireland School Leavers towards Higher and Further Education, Training and Employment. Belfast: DELNI. [online]. Available: http://www.delni.gov.uk/after_school.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Employment and Learning (DELNI) – N. Ireland

Student destinations Ingels, S.J., Dalton, B.W. and LoGerfo, L. (2008). Trends Among High School Seniors 1972- 2004. Washington, DC: NCES. [online]. Available: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2008/2008320.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) – USA

Sutton Trust (2008). Wasted Talent? Attrition Rates of High-Achieving Pupils Between School and University. London: Sutton Trust. [online]. Available: http://www.suttontrust.com/reports/wastedTalent.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Sutton Trust – UK

Subject choice Ingels, S.J., Dalton, B.W. and LoGerfo, L. (2008). Trends Among High School Seniors 1972- 2004. Washington, DC: NCES. [online]. Available: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2008/2008320.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) – USA

McPhan, G., Morony, W., Pegg, J., Cooksey, R. and Lynch, T. (2008). Maths? Why Not? Final Report Prepared for the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Canberra, ACT: DEEWR. [online]. Available: http://www.dest.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/6A16AECA-BC08-4187-A639- 55AA9FACDBD2/21030/Maths_WhyNot_sml.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) – Aus

Teacher pay Johnson, F., Pye, J., Higton, J., Lister, C., Jeans, D., Tracey, L., Farrell, P. and Fielden, S. (2008). The Allocation of Special Educational Needs Allowances in England and Wales. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR044.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Teacher workforce Charles, M., Marsh, A., Milne, A., Morris, C., Scott, E. and Shamsan, Y. (2008). Secondary School Curriculum and Staffing Survey 2007. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR026.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Teaching profession Tracey, L., Homer, M., Mitchell, N., Malderez, A., Hobson, A.J., Ashby, P. and Pell, G. (2008). Teachers' Experiences of their Second Year in Post: Findings from Phase IV of the Becoming a Teacher Project. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RR041.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) Teaching strategies Coffield, F. (2008). Just Suppose Teaching and Learning Became the First Priority... London: LSN. [online]. Available: https://www.lsneducation.org.uk/user/login.aspx? code=080052&P=080052PD&action=pdfdl&src=WEBGEN [June, 2008]. Website: Learning and Skills Network (LSN)

Television Calam, R., Miller, C., Sadhnani, V., Carmont, S.-A. and Sanders, M.R. (2008). Second Great Parenting Experiment: Effects of Media-based Delivery of Parenting Advice. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW038.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Transition Macomber, J., Kuehn, D., McDaniel, M., Vericker, T., Pergamit, M., Cuccaro-Alamin, S., Needell, B., Duncan, D., Kum, H.-C., Stewart, J., Lee, C.-K. and Barth, R.P. (2008). Coming of Age: Employment Outcomes for Youth who Age Out of Foster Care through their Middle Twenties. Washington, DC: US Department of Health & Human Services. [online]. Available: http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/08/fosteremp/report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: US Department of Health & Human Services

Transport Rodger, J.L. (2008). 14-19 Transport-Related Issues and Solutions: Examples of Developing Practice. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW046.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Rodger, J.L. (2008). 14-19 Curriculum Offer: Transport-Related Issues and Solutions. A Developing Practice Guide for 14-19 Partnerships. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF-RW045.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Unemployed Fletcher, D.R., Gore, T., Reeve, K. and Robinson, D. (2008). Social Housing and Worklessness: Key Policy Messages. London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep482.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Urban areas Wilkinson, J. (2008). Education in Country and City New South Wales. Sydney, NSW: Parliament of New South Wales. [online]. Available: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/publications.nsf/0/6ADAFA76AB5FEF0ACA257 4560021162C/$File/Education2FINALINDEX.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Parliament of New South Wales

VET participation Osborne, R.D., Smith, C.A. and Gallagher, T. (2008). After School: Attitudes and Perceptions of Northern Ireland School Leavers towards Higher and Further Education, Training and Employment. Belfast: DELNI. [online]. Available: http://www.delni.gov.uk/after_school.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Employment and Learning (DELNI) – N. Ireland

Video games Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). The Byron Review Action Plan. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/byronreview/pdfs/byron_action_plan.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Vulnerable children Department for Children, Schools and Families (2008). Young Runaways Action Plan. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/publications/runaways/downloads/YoungRunawaysActionPlan.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Wellbeing Hothi, M. with Bacon, N., Brophy, M. and Mulgan, G. (2008). Neighbourliness + Empowerment = Wellbeing: Is There a Formula for Happy Communities? London: The Young Foundation. [online]. Available: http://www.youngfoundation.org.uk/files/images/N_E_W_web.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: The Young Foundation

Widening participation (HE) Broecke, S. and Hamed, J. (2008). Gender Gaps in Higher Education Participation: an Analysis of the Relationship Between Prior Attainment and Young Participation by Gender, Socio- Economic Class and Ethnicity. London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DIUS-RR-08-14.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

Chowdry, H., Crawford, C., Dearden, L., Goodman, A. and Vignoles, A. (2008). Widening Participation in Higher Education: Analysis Using Linked Administrative Data. London: IFS. [online]. Available: http://www.ifs.org.uk/comms/r69.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)

Comptroller and Auditor General (2008). Widening Participation in Higher Education. London: TSO. [online]. Available: http://www.nao.org.uk/publications/nao_reports/07-08/0708725.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Audit Office (NAO)

Sutton Trust (2008). Wasted Talent? Attrition Rates of High-Achieving Pupils Between School and University. London: Sutton Trust. [online]. Available: http://www.suttontrust.com/reports/wastedTalent.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Sutton Trust – UK

Work skills Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2008). Time to Train: Consulting on a New Right to Request Time to Train for Employees in England. London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/consultations/documents/TimeToTrain.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)

Department for Work and Pensions and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2008). Work Skills: Unlocking Talent. London: DIUS. [online]. Available: http://www.dius.gov.uk/publications/workskills.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)

Working parents D'Souza, J., Conolly, A. and Purdon, S. (2008). Analysis of the Choices and Constraints Questions on the Families and Children Study. London: DWP. [online]. Available: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep481.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Young offenders Clinks (2008). Unlocking Potential: How Offenders, Former Offenders and their Families can Contribute to a More Effective Criminal Justice System. York: Clinks. [online]. Available: http://www.clinks.org/ (S(xrfxoyntcig3ozjqu5kpg545))/downloads/publications/clinkspubs/0806Taskforce-Unlocking %20potential.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Clinks

Estyn (2008). Meeting the Learning Needs of Children and Young People who Offend. Cardiff: Estyn. [online]. Available: http://www.estyn.gov.uk/publications/meeting_the_learning_needs_of_children_and_young_peop le_who_offend.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Estyn – UK – Wales

Young people Springate, I., Atkinson, M. and Martin, K. (2008). Intergenerational Practice: a Review of the Literature. Slough: NFER. [online]. Available: http://www.nfer.ac.uk/publications/pdfs/downloadable/LIG-e-report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)

Youth employment Macomber, J., Kuehn, D., McDaniel, M., Vericker, T., Pergamit, M., Cuccaro-Alamin, S., Needell, B., Duncan, D., Kum, H.-C., Stewart, J., Lee, C.-K. and Barth, R.P. (2008). Coming of Age: Employment Outcomes for Youth who Age Out of Foster Care through their Middle Twenties. Washington, DC: US Department of Health & Human Services. [online]. Available: http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/08/fosteremp/report.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: US Department of Health & Human Services

Youth engagement Passey, D., Williams, S. and Rogers, C. (2008). Assessing the Potential of E-learning to Support Re-engagement amongst Young People with Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) Status: an Independent Research and Evaluation Study. Overview Report. Coventry: Becta. [online]. Available: http://partners.becta.org.uk/upload- dir/downloads/page_documents/research/elearning_reengagement_neet_overview.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Becta

Youth justice Scottish Government (2008). Restorative Justice Services for Children and Young People and Those Harmed by their Behaviour. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. [online]. Available: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/226988/0061357.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Scottish Government

Solomon, E. and Garside, R. (2008). Ten Years of Labour's Youth Justice Reforms: an Independent Audit. London: CCJS. [online]. Available: http://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/opus647/youthjusticeaudit.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Centre for Crime and Justice Studies (CCJS)

Youth services Hall, L., Wreford, S. and Huckle, C. (2008). Connexions Direct User Satisfaction Survey 2008. London: DCSF. [online]. Available: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/DCSF- RW042.pdf [June, 2008]. Website: Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)