Description of the policy
What are the aims of the policy?
What area does the policy relate to?
Why the policy formulated? Historical background?
Analysis of the policy, using insights from relevant theories and perspectives.
Is the policy fit for purpose?
What are the ideological underpinnings (if any) of the policy?
Are there any key issues?
Think about issues related to (these are just suggestions to set you thinking):
• access,
• SEN,
• social justice,
• differentiation,
• learner diversity (learning styles and multiple intelligences etc).
• How useful are the aims of the policy? What will be its impact?
• What theoretical perspective will you use to analyse and critique the policy?
• Who devised the policy?
• Can you identify the ideological basis of your chosen policy?
• Issues related to power?
Sample Solution
