Prof Carlo Raffo
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Publications
- 2020
- E-pub ahead of print
A critical examination of the educational policy discourse on/for school extra-curricular activities - a Deweyan perspective
Raffo, C. & Forbes, C., 12 Nov 2020, In: Oxford Review of Education. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Urban Education: Challenges and possibilities
Raffo, C., Kerr, K. & Dyson, A., 20 Sep 2020, Education in Central Asia: A Kaleidoscope of Challenges and Opportunities. Egea, D. (ed.). Springer Nature, p. 171-194 23 p. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-030-50127-3_11#DOI. (Education, Equity, Econommy; vol. 8).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Curriculum projects, learner agency and young people’s fullness of life
Raffo, C., Roth, W-M., Buck, R. & Hodson, P., 30 May 2020, In: The Curriculum Journal. p. 1-16 16 p., DOI: 10.1002/curj.67.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
DOI: 10.1002/curj.67 - Published
Learner agency in urban schools? A pragmatic transactional approach
Raffo, C. & Roth, W-M., 15 Apr 2020, In: British Journal of Sociology of Education. 41, 4, p. 447-461 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2017
- Published
Responding to Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools: A Reader for Teachers
Bibby, T., Lupton, R. & Raffo, C., 2017, Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.Research output: Book/Report › Book
- 2016
- Published
Exploring the relationship between equality, equity and social justice in education.
Kerr, K. & Raffo, C., 2016, Equity and Education in Cold Climates. London: Tufnell Press, p. 13-26 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
- 2015
- Published
Ecologies of educational reflexivity and agency – a different way of thinking about equitable educational policies and practices for England and beyond?
Raffo, C., Forbes, C. & Thomson, S., May 2015, In: International Journal of Inclusive Education. 19, 11, p. 1126-1142 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Accepted/In press
Ecologies of educational reflexivity and agency – a different way of thinking about equitable educational policies and practices for England and beyond?
Raffo, C., Forbes, C. & Thomson, S., 2099, In: International Journal of Inclusive Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2014
- Published
Adult and Tertiary Education and Poverty: a review
Raffo, C., Harris, D., Dyson, A., Goodlad, C., Jones, S. & Skyrme, J., Nov 2014, University of Manchester Website: University of Manchester.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Positive discrimination in European education and training systems - lessons from the implementation of area-based initiatives for policy and practice
Raffo, C., Dyson, A. & Kerr, K., Sep 2014, NESET.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Adult and tertiary education and poverty
Dyson, A., Raffo, C., Harris, D., Goodlad, C., Jones, S. & Skyrme, J., 2014, Reducing poverty in the UK: A collection of evidence reviews. York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation, p. 112-116Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Education, Disadvantage and Place: Making the Local Matter
Kerr, K., Dyson, A. & Raffo, C., 2014, Bristol: Policy Press. 224 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Improving Educational Equity in Urban Contexts
Raffo, C., 2014, Routledge.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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JRF Adult and Tertiary Education and Poverty
Jones, S., Raffo, C., Harris, D., Dyson, A., Goodlad, C. & Skyrme, J., 2014, London: Joseph Rowntree Foundation. 24 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- 2013
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Educational Area Based Initiatives: issues of redistribution and recognition
Raffo, C. & Ham, M. V. (ed.), 2013, Neighbourhood effects or neighbourhood based problems?: A policy context,. Springer Nature, p. 25-41 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
- 2012
- Published
Area-based initiatives in England: Do they have a future?
Dyson, A., Kerr, K. & Raffo, C., 2012, In: Revue Francaise de Pedagogie. 178, 1, p. 27-38 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
DOI: 10.4000/rfp.3518 - Published
Developing Children’s Zones for England
Raffo, C., Dyson, A., Kerr, K. & Wigelsworth, M., 2012, Save the Children.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- 2011
- Published
Barker's ecology of disadvantage and educational equity: Issues of redistribution and recognition
Raffo, C., Nov 2011, In: Journal of Educational Administration and History. 43, 4, p. 325-343 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Educational Equity in Poor Urban Contexts - Exploring Issues of Place/Space and Young People's Identity and Agency
Raffo, C., Feb 2011, In: British Journal of Educational Studies. 59, 1, p. 1-19 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Theories & concepts of equity
Kerr, K. & Raffo, C., 2011, Equity in education: A two country comparison.Research output: Working paper
- 2010
- Published
Leading under pressure: Leadership for social inclusion
Muijs, D., Ainscow, M., Dyson, A., Raffo, C., Goldrick, S., Kerr, K., Lennie, C. & Miles, S., Apr 2010, In: School Leadership and Management. 30, 2, p. 143-157 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Policy and the Policy Process
Raffo, C., Gunter, H., Hall, D., Dyson, A., Jones, L. & Kalambouka, A., Jan 2010, Education and Poverty in Affluent Countries. 1st ed. New York: Routledge, p. 163-177 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Poverty and Educational Policy Initiatives: A Review
Raffo, C., Dyson, A., Gunter, H., Hall, D., Jones, L. & Kalambouka, A., Jan 2010, Education and Poverty in Affluent Countries. New York: Routledge, p. 163-176 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The Mapping Framework, Research Literature, and Policy Implications Within a Functionalist Perspective
Raffo, C., Dyson, A., Gunter, H., Hall, D., Jones, L. & Kalambouka, A., Jan 2010, Education and Poverty in Affluent Countries. New York: Routledge, p. 18-40 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The Mapping Framework, Research Literature, and Policy Implications Within a Socially Critical Perspective
Raffo, C., Dyson, A., Gunter, H., Hall, D., Jones, L. & Kalambouka, A., Jan 2010, Education and Poverty in Affluent Countries. New York: Routledge, p. 41-58 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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What is to be done? Implications for policy makers
Dyson, D., Gunter, H., Hall, D., Raffo, C., Jones, L. & Kalambouka, A., Jan 2010, Education and Poverty in Affluent Countries. Raffo, C., Dyson, A., Gunter, H., Hall, D., Jones, L. & Kalambouka, A. (eds.). 1st ed. London: Routledge, p. 195-216 21 p. (Routledge Research in Education).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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A brief history of educational policy in England and its implications for Equity
Raffo, C., 2010, host publication.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Area-Based Initiatives (ABIs) and issues of redistribution and/or recognition
Raffo, C., 2010, host publication.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Education and Poverty in Affluent Countries
Raffo, C., 2010, New York, London: Routledge. (Routledge Research in Education)Research output: Book/Report › Scholarly edition › peer-review
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Education and Poverty in Affuent Countries in Affluent Countries: An Introduction to the Book and the Mapping Framewor
Raffo, C., Dyson, A., Gunter, H., Hall, D., Jones, L. & Kalambouka, A., 2010, Education and Poverty in Affluent Countries. 1st ed. New York: Routledge, p. 3-17 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript
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Why do Neighbourhoods Matter in Education?
Raffo, C., 2010, host publication.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
- 2009
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Interrogating poverty, social exclusion and new Labour's programme of priority educational policies in England
Raffo, C., 2009, In: Critical Studies in Education. 50, 1, p. 65-78 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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New Labour and breaking the education and poverty link: A conceptual account of its educational policies
Raffo, C. & Hall, D., 2009, Radical Reforms: Perspectives on an era of educational change. London: Routledge, p. 155-168 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
- 2008
- Published
Leading schools to promote social inclusion: Developing a conceptual framework for analysing research, policy and practice
Raffo, C. & Gunter, H., Jul 2008, In: Journal of Education Policy. 23, 4, p. 397-414 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Business Studies
Hall, D., Jones, R., Raffo, C. & Aderton, A., 2008, 4 ed. Causeway Press Ltd.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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En Angleterre. Les nouvelles politiques prioritaires (1997-2007), entre incantation et fébrilité
Dyson, D., Raffo, C. & Antoniou, L., 2008, Les politiques d’éducation prioritaire en Europe: : conceptions, mises en œuvres, débats. Demeuse, M., Frandji, D., Greger, D. & Rochex, J-Y. (eds.). Lyon: Institut National de Recherche Pédagogique, p. 37-84 48 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
- 2007
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Schools, governors and disadvantage in England
Dean, C., Dyson, D., Gallannaugh, F., Howes, A. J. & Raffo, C., 31 Dec 2007, York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation. (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Education and poverty: A critical review of theory, policy and practice
Raffo, C., Dyson, D., Gunter, H. M., Hall, D., Jones, L. & Kalambouka, A., 4 Sep 2007, York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation. 91 p. (Education and Poverty Programme)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Education and disadvantage: The role of community-oriented schools
Dyson, A. & Raffo, C., Jul 2007, In: Oxford Review of Education. 33, 3, p. 297-314 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Full service extended schools and educational inequality in urban contexts - New opportunities for progress?
Raffo, C. & Dyson, A., May 2007, In: Journal of Education Policy. 22, 3, p. 263-282 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of the Full Service Extended Schools Initiative: Final Report
Pearson, D., Dyson, D., Muijs, R., Cummings, C., Tiplady, L., Todd, L., Papps, I., Raffo, C. & Crowther, D., 2007, Nottingham: Department for Education and Skills. (DfES)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Leading schools to promote social justice: a study of practice
Muijs, D., Ainscow, M., Dyson, A., Raffo, C., Goldrick, S., Lennie, C., Kerr, K. & Miles, S., 2007, University of Manchester, Manchester Urban Institute, Centre for Equity in Education. 13 p. (Every Child Matters)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Leading under pressure: leadership for social inclusion
Muijs, D., Ainscow, M., Dyson, A., Raffo, C., Goldrick, S., Kerr, K., Lennie, C. & Miles, S., 2007, Nottingham: National College for School Leadership. 29 p. (Every Child Matters)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- 2006
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Urban Initial Teacher Education - Working with Urban Schools in Challenging Contexts
Hall, D., Raffo, C., Ash, A., Diamantopoulou, S. & Jones, L., 31 Dec 2006, Teachers Training Agency. (Teacher Training Agency)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Education and Poverty: mapping the terrain and making the links to educational policy – the story so far
Raffo, C., Mar 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
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Transitions to becoming a teacher on an initial teacher education and training programme
Raffo, C. & Hall, D., Feb 2006, In: British Journal of Sociology of Education. 27, 1, p. 53-66 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Disadvantaged young people accessing the new urban economies of the postindustrial city
Raffo, C., 1 Jan 2006, In: Journal of Education Policy. 21, 1, p. 75-94 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of the Full Service Extended Schools Initiative, Second Year: Thematic Papers
Dyson, D., Raffo, C., Pearson, D., Cummings, C., Papps, I., Tiplady, L. & Todd, L., 2006, Nottingham: Department for Education and Skills. (DfES)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- 2005
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Behaviour and Attendance Materials for Primary Initial Teacher Training Tutors
Raffo, C. & Visser, J., 31 Dec 2005, Nottingham: Professional Resource Network (IPRN). (Behaviour4Learning (Learning Matters))Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Training teachers to work in urban schools
Hall, D., Raffo, C., Ash, A., Diamantopoulou, S. & Jones, L., 31 Dec 2005, Teachers Training Agency. (Teacher Development Agency)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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The provision of university modules in sixth forms: case study evidence and emerging issues
Hall, D., Notman, H., Raffo, C. & Thomas, H., Dec 2005, In: Journal of Access Policy and Practice. 2, 2, p. 161-175 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of the Full Service Extended Schools Project: End of First Year Report
Cummings, C., Dyson, D., Papps, I., Pearson, D., Raffo, C. & Todd, L., 2005, Nottingham: Department for Education and Skills. (DfES)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- 2004
- Published
Business Studies
Raffo, C., 2004, Causeway Press Ltd.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Re-engaging 14-16 year olds with their schooling through work-related learning
Hall, D. & Raffo, C., 2004, In: Journal of Vocational Education and Training. 56(1)Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2003
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Applied GCSE Business
Hall, D., Gray, D., Jones, R. & Raffo, C., 2003, Causeway Press Ltd.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Disaffected Young People and the Work-related Curriculum at Key Stage 4: issues of social capital development and learning as a form of cultural practice.
Raffo, C., 2003, In: Journal of Education and Work. 16(1)Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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GCSE Applied Business Studies
Raffo, C., 2003, Causeway Press Ltd.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
- 2000
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Attitudes to formal business training and learning amongst entrepreneurs in the cultural industries: situated learning through 'doing with others'
Raffo, C., O'Connor, J., Lovatt, A. & Banks, M., 2000, In: Journal of Education and Work. 12, 2, p. 147-166 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mentoring Disenfranchised Young People: an action research project on the development of 'weak ties' and social capital enhancement
Raffo, C., 2000, In: Education and Industry in Partnership. Vol 6, Nos 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Risk and trust in the cultural industries
Banks, M., Lovatt, A., O'Connor, J. & Raffo, C., 2000, In: Geoforum. 31, 4, p. 453-464 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship for Micro and Small Businesses in the Cultural Industries Sector
Raffo, C., O'Connor, J., Lovatt, A. & Banks, M., 2000, In: Education and Training. 46, 6, p. 356-365 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Youth Transitions and Social Exclusion - developments in social capital theory
Raffo, C., 2000, In: Journal of Youth Studies. Vol 3 Nos 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 1999
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Mentoring Urban Youth in the Post-Industrial City: some guiding principles based on developed notions of situated learning and a cognitive mentoring model of Initial Teacher Education
Raffo, C. & Hall, D., 1999, In: Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning. 6, 3, p. 61-75 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 1998
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The Postmodern Challenge to 16-19 Business Education in the United Kingdom
Raffo, C., O'Connor, J. & Lovatt, A., 1998, Educational Innovation in Economics and Business: Innovative Practices in Business Education. Kluwer Academic Publishers, p. 213-219 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
- 1997
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Modernist 16-19 Business Education in a Postmodern World: critical evidence of business practice and business education in the cultural industries
Raffo, C., Lovatt, A. & O'Connor, J., 1997, In: British Journal of Education and Work. 9, 3, p. 19-34 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Running on Empty? The Future of A level Business Studies
Raffo, C. & Hall, D., 1997, In: Teaching Business & Economics. 1, 1, p. 21-24 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 1995
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An approach to the revised Advanced Business GNVQ - shift towards real business contexts, Economic and Business Education
Raffo, C., Dunnill, R. & Narkarda, S., 1995, In: Economic and Business Education. 3, 3, p. 130-135 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Core Economics: The Economics 16-19 Project
Raffo, C., 1995, In: Economic Awareness. 7, 3, p. 27-28Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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