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BL
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1009644
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b764014
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| Title & Author
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British private schools : : research on policy and practice /\ editor, Geoffrey Walford.
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| Publication Statement
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London ;Portland, OR :: Woburn Press,, ©2003.
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| Series Statement
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Woburn education series,
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1 online resource (xi, 226 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0203494741
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: 071300228X
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: 0713040483
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: 6610046190
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: 9780203494745
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: 9780713002287
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: 9780713040487
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: 9786610046195
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071300228X
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0713040483
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Abstract
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British private schools are a continuing topic of fascination for many. In particular, the leading so-called public schools have long been subjected both to criticism for their elitism and praise for their academic success. Traditionally, Conservative governments have strongly supported the private sector through special funding such as the Assisted Places Scheme, while Labour governments have reduced the private sector's support from the state and threatened to abolish it. However, the present new Labour government has reversed Labour's former oppostion to private schools and sought co-operat.
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Private schools-- Government policy-- Great Britain.
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Private schools-- Great Britain.
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EDUCATION-- Administration-- General.
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EDUCATION-- Organizations Institutions.
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Private schools-- Government policy.
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Private schools.
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Private schools-- Government policy-- Great Britain.
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Private schools-- Great Britain.
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Great Britain.
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| Dewey Classification
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371.02/0941
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| LC Classification
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LC53.G7B75 2003eb
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| NLM classification
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G556. 18clc
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| Added Entry
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Walford, Geoffrey.
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