POLICY-MAKING WITH A DIFFERENCE? THE TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE |
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| Authors: | JEREMY MOON J J RICHARDSON |
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| Institution: | Dr Moon is a Research Fellow Department of Politics, University of Strathclyde.;Professor Richardson Head of Department in the Department of Politics, University of Strathclyde. |
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| Abstract: | In this study we focus on the emergence of the technical and vocational education initiative. The formulation of the policy is found to differ from that of the conventional British policy style, in that it was announced without prior consultation with the education policy community. Further, overall responsibility for the initiative lies outside the traditional sphere of education — with the Manpower Services Commission. However, in the subsequent processing and implementation stages of the initiative, the established educational interests (local and national) are seen to move from the auditorium back to centre stage. The reasons for the original departure from the conventional policy style, those for the return to normality, and some implications, are examined. |
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