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Publication date: 27 February 2007

Ken Reid

The purpose of this paper is to analyse and evaluate Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) reports on attendance issues within local education authorities' out‐of‐school…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to analyse and evaluate Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) reports on attendance issues within local education authorities' out‐of‐school provision.

Design/methodology/approach

A full cohort of Ofsted reports on inspections of out‐of‐school units, often known as pupil referral units (PRUs), undertaken in England in 2003 were scrutinised. The attendance data were then analysed statistically and geographically by region. The regions designated were the north of England, London and the Home Counties, the Midlands and the rest of England.

Findings

The findings indicate that unauthorised absence rates in PRUs are more than ten times those reported for primary and secondary schools and for local education authorities (LEAs). Overall, unauthorised absence rates exceed authorised rates throughout a majority of PRUs inspected in England in 2003; the exact opposite to schools. There are considerable variations in rates of authorised and unauthorised absence between PRUs within the same regions and within some LEAs.

Practical implications

Ofsted appear to give more latitude towards attendance issues within PRUs than they do in their inspection reports for schools and LEAs. The implications of these findings are considered along with the need for further research.

Originality/value

This is the first article of its kind to analyse and evaluate the implications of Ofsted reports on attendance issues within LEAs out‐of‐school units.

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International Journal of Educational Management, vol. 21 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0951-354X

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Publication date: 1 July 2006

Ken Reid

The purpose of this research is to discuss the issue of managing and reducing school absenteeism and truancy.

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Purpose

The purpose of this research is to discuss the issue of managing and reducing school absenteeism and truancy.

Design/methodology/approach

The article proposes the development and implementation of some long‐term strategic approaches to tackling truancy and other forms of non‐attendance from school. This article focuses on the innovative School‐Based Scheme (SBS).

Findings

The article proposes methods which are relatively easy to organise, implement, monitor and evaluate. It can be used in both primary and secondary schools and/or throughout all schools within a local education authority.

Research limitations/implications

Preliminary evaluations suggest that it has improved attendance rates by over 4 per cent throughout all schools in one local education authority (LEA).

Practical implications

A high proportion of schools throughout England and Wales are below the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) targets either for overall levels of attendance, or for levels of authorised or unauthorised absence within both the primary and secondary sectors. The approaches proposed would address such issues.

Originality/value

It is hoped that the article will be of particular interest and help to head teachers, senior and middle management in schools, learning mentors, classroom assistants, home‐school liaison officers, principal and senior education welfare officers and appropriate local education authority staff, especially those pastoral and management staff who have day‐to‐day dealings with pupils like absentees and truants.

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Quality Assurance in Education, vol. 14 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0968-4883

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Publication date: 1 December 2005

Michael E. Drew, Tony Naughton and Madhu Veeraragavan

In this article we compare the performance of the traditional CAPM with the multi factor model of Fama and French (1996) for equities listed in the Shanghai Stock Exchange. We…

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In this article we compare the performance of the traditional CAPM with the multi factor model of Fama and French (1996) for equities listed in the Shanghai Stock Exchange. We also investigate the explanatory power of idiosyncratic volatility and respond to the claim that multi factor model findings can be explained by the turn of the year effect. Our results show that firm size, book to market equity and idiosyncratic volatility are priced risk factors in addition to the theoretically well specified market factor. As far as the turn of the year effect is concerned we reject the claim that the findings are driven by seasonal factors.

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Managerial Finance, vol. 31 no. 12
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4358

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Publication date: 2 February 2010

Ken Reid

Final year students attending British universities now complete an annual questionnaire to assess their views on their learning experiences of higher education (HE) from a variety…

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Purpose

Final year students attending British universities now complete an annual questionnaire to assess their views on their learning experiences of higher education (HE) from a variety of perspectives. They undertake this process as part of the National Student Survey (NSS). These data are then collated and an annual report with associated league tables is produced. Swansea Metropolitan University (SMU) decided to undertake an internal audit to contrast their own results against the national review in order to better understand and improve their own quality enhancement and student feedback processes. The purpose of this study is to examine this issue.

Design/methodology/approach

A three‐tier methodology approach was utilised involving both qualitative and quantitative methods, staff and student involvement and interview and questionnaire techniques.

Findings

The findings are presented by faculty and overall indicate that, while most students are satisfied with existing feedback schemes, some variations in practice occur. Students value some feedback approaches more highly than others.

Practical implications

The SMU internal audit results closely match those obtained by the NSS for both the University and sector‐wide and the implications of these findings and the internal results are discussed and considered. These findings may point the way forward for other fields of future research, especially those involving students within universities.

Originality/value

The paper has two clear benefits. First, it shows the clear relationship between the NSS results in the UK with those undertaken independently. Second, it provides one of the most comprehensive analyses of student feedback. The paper is particularly relevant for all those engaged in quality assurance and enhancement processes.

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Quality Assurance in Education, vol. 18 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0968-4883

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Publication date: 1 February 1980

Barbara Bampton, Malcolm Key, Ken Jones and David Reid

INFORMED CONCERN for the pre‐school child was the motive which brought together five research assistants from varying backgrounds in 1977, to set up an Early Childhood Information…

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INFORMED CONCERN for the pre‐school child was the motive which brought together five research assistants from varying backgrounds in 1977, to set up an Early Childhood Information Centre at the Froebel Institute (Roehampton Institute of Higher Education) in south London. It is a matter for profound regret that all work on the centre ceased in March 1978, but it is also an experience familiar to anyone who has worked on a Job Creation Project.

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New Library World, vol. 81 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0307-4803

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Publication date: 7 April 2015

Roy Deveau, Peter McGill and Jo Poynter

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the characteristics of the highest cost residential placements provided for adults with learning disabilities in the South East of…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the characteristics of the highest cost residential placements provided for adults with learning disabilities in the South East of England, comparing findings with a previous survey.

Design/methodology/approach

Lead commissioners for NHS and Local Authority teams in the South-East of England were asked to provide information on the five highest cost placements that they currently commissioned.

Findings

The average placement cost was £200,000 per annum with a range from £81,000 to £430,000 per annum. Individual characteristics of people placed were broadly similar to those identified in previous studies.

Originality/value

Significant resources are used to support relatively few individuals. These individuals’ needs and characteristics suggest areas for research and practice development.

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Tizard Learning Disability Review, vol. 20 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1359-5474

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Publication date: 1 December 2002

Ken Reid and David Ashelby

Applying internal quality audit processes and procedures into higher education institutions has been under active consideration since the days of the former Higher Education…

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Applying internal quality audit processes and procedures into higher education institutions has been under active consideration since the days of the former Higher Education Quality Council (HEQC) and the ideas have been much discussed within the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and by other funding agencies. There have, however, been few role models. Consequently, Swansea Institute decided to promote and implement its own internal system. This paper provides a case study description and analysis of this process including a consideration of the planning involved, institutional audit practice, selection and training of the auditors, the findings from the first six audits and finally, the review and evaluative outcomes along with a progress update.

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Quality Assurance in Education, vol. 10 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0968-4883

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Publication date: 27 February 2007

Brian Roberts

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International Journal of Educational Management, vol. 21 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0951-354X

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Publication date: 1 July 2006

John Dalrymple

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Quality Assurance in Education, vol. 14 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0968-4883

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Publication date: 2 February 2010

John Dalrymple

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Quality Assurance in Education, vol. 18 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0968-4883

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