Privatization of state education public partners, private dealings

Includes bibliographical references (p. [238]-243) and index.

Forcing educational change in the public sector -- Ancient and modern : aims, history and private and public education systems -- Privatization, partnerships, democracy and citizenship -- Sources of evidence, audit and inspection of education -- Local education partnerships, government intervention and participation -- Government intervention : a case study -- Parents, choice and information -- State schools in a changing culture of privatization -- Future standards : leadership and partnership, compliance and participation.