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Youth work and state education : should youth workers apply to set up a free school?

Hope, Max

Authors

Max Hope



Abstract

The UK Coalition Government’s new policy on Free Schools presents a dilemma for youth workers. Is there any possibility of establishing a ‘youth worker – led Free School’ based on the principles and values of youth work? Do the potential pitfalls make this too risky to even consider? This article outlines the policy on Free Schools, and assesses the potential for youth workers to run a radical and creative alternative to mainstream education. It includes a summary of the key issues to consider, and concludes with a suggestion about which types of Free Schools are most likely to be consistent with the values and principles of youth work.

Citation

Hope, M. (2012). Youth work and state education : should youth workers apply to set up a free school?. Youth and Policy, 109(September), 60 - 70

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 1, 2012
Publication Date Sep 1, 2012
Journal Youth and policy
Print ISSN 0262-9798
Publisher Youth and Policy
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 109
Issue September
Pages 60 - 70
Keywords Free schools, policy, state education, ethics, values.
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/432701
Publisher URL https://www.youthandpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hope_youth_workers_and_state_education_free_schools.pdf