C/EC/11. 'Success for all' education policy in the UK

This paper looks at the Department for education and Skills recent policy document for the Further Education sector. The 'Success for all' policy is outlined in its basics and the elements of its themes that relate to teachers are considered in more depth. Then it considers the discussion document that attempted to give service provider's etc with a chance to offer their opinions before the document was finalised. He details of these responses are considered, showing that although a considerable degree of support was given to the policy there was also a degree of caution voiced. Finally the DfES on reports as to the success are considered, specifically those aspects that relate to teachers. It is reported that considerable criticism now exists of the policy, particularly in relation to pay.