Silent conspiracies: Scandals and successes in the care and education of vulnerable young people

Education and care establishments have been rocked by a series of recent scandals. In a number of these, a silent conspiracy was detected. Many people sensed or knew that something was wrong, yet said nothing. This book looks at the creation of quality systems in school and care settings. It does not present speculations but proven systems and in so doing contributes to the urgent debate on how to ensure that the fine words in the new Children Act are translated into quality care. David Lane is the author of "The Impossible Child" and co-editor of "Bullying in Schools".