The Centre for Applied Research in Education (CARE) is different from most educational research institutes because its work delves into the valuing processes of the individual teacher and because it attempts to search for alternative forms of inquiry and recording. CARE works mainly in curriculum evaluation and school innovation. (JN)

British researchers examined the impact of a new teacher training accreditation system on training institutions. The paper discusses interviews with institutions regarding accreditation, examining factors which influenced and constrained interviewees' perspectives and institutional responses. It notes ways in which staff took advantage of…