Robert Burgess is Professor of Sociology and Director of CEDAR (Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research) at the University of Warwick. He has published widely in the fields of Sociology and Educational Studies. He is currently President of the Association for the Teaching of the Social Sciences. John Connor was a Teacher Fellow in CEDAR and is now Headteacher at Cardinal Newman School, Coventry. Sheila Galloway is a Research Fellow in CEDAR at the University of Warwick. She was previously an English teacher. Her main research interests include: in-service training, professional development, curriculum evaluation, supply teachers and comparative vocational training. She has published in a range of education journals. Marlene Morrison is a Research Fellow in CEDAR at the University of Warwick. Previously a lecturer in Further Education, her research interests include in-service education, library studies, gender and time-related issues. She has published a range of reports, articles and papers. Malcolm Newton was a Teacher Fellow in CEDAR and is currently the Headteacher of the Mandeville School co-educational Upper School in Aylesbury.