This text presents an informative overview of Conservative-led education policy over the last 14 years. The book provides a broad and detailed picture of the developing education landscape in England during this period, highlighting the transformational and sometimes ‘radical’ reforms that the country has seen.

Crucially, the book draws together contributions from over 40 esteemed education re-searchers working in the UK. The chapters showcase work from a range of experienced and early career researchers, ensuring original, thought-provoking and evidence-informed perspectives as we examine the impact of recent policy and explore how it might develop into the future. Key thematic areas covered include:

• Restructuring and governing the system
• Teaching policy, practice and professionalism
• Confronting the challenges of inclusion and inequality
• Steering and transforming curriculum and assessment

This timely collection will interest students at all levels, researchers, education professionals and policymakers. It sheds important light on this tumultuous era for education policy, and will inform those interested in this area for years to come.