‘Raising standards’ or rationing education? Racism and social justice in policy and practice

In this article, David Gillborn considers the next round of educational reforms. His cogently argued analysis provides a timely reminder of the extent to which contemporary British education is institutionally racist. Unless, as he urges us, we examine the effects of actions and policies and not merely their intent, the future for inclusion looks bleak. In this context readers will find his critique of ‘tiering’ to be particularly apt.