Discusses a study that examined the provision of handicapped children in ordinary schools and identified factors which lead to successful integration. Examined facility needs, staffing, curriculum, practicalities, the social dimension, and parents. (Author/JOW)

Discusses a project which investigated the provision made in schools for students termed "the new sixth form." They are students continuing their full-time education beyond age 16 who are suited neither to A-level nor vocational training traditionally offered in further education. (Author/JOW)

Reports the prevalence of persistent absence from schools in Sheffield over a three-year period. The schools studied were all in relatively disadvantaged areas and absence increased sharply in the students' final year. While persistent absentees are high risk for delinquency, most were not known to the police as offenders. (JOW)

Discusses the increasing concern with the need to study the problems of the poor, particularly Blacks, to remedy their plight. Reviews the research of many who have studied the culturally and educationally disadvantaged. (JOW)

Outlines findings of a survey of teaching practice and teaching practice supervision in England and Wales. The survey identified a variety of approaches adopted regarding teaching practice supervision and attempted to evaluate the effectiveness of existing arrangements. (JOW)

Considers forecasts of A-Level results made by teachers for candidates for a Management Sciences university course. The forecasting mechanism is found to be accurate but some conclusions which are important for university selection can be made. (Author)