Anne West|Jutta Allmendinger|Rita Nikolai|Eleanor Barham
Decentralisation and Educational Achievement in Germany and the UK
London School of Economics and Political Science|WZB Berlin Social Science Center|WZB Berlin Social Science Center|London School of Economics and Political Science
examine decentralisation schoolbased education particular reference two countries germany uk section 2 explore notions devolution decentralisation examine different types decentralisation ideas associated including education improving educational standards section 3 consider decentralisation education germany uk examine decentralisation political authority policies pursued national subnational levels delegation responsibilities school level compare achievement levels two case study countries explore whether particular policies pursued subnational levels might associated differing levels attainment argue decentralisation field education multifaceted complex different types decentralisation coexisting analysis suggests certain policies pursued result decentralisation may associated different educational outcomes possible draw definitive conclusions particularly light differing political policy socioeconomic contexts