1. English Versions of Democratisation and Diversion
Gareth Parry
University of Sheffield

2. In memory of Martin Trow
Why comparisons of American community
colleges and English further education
colleges are few and fertile

3. Arguments with Trow ambivalence to diversity no common system
two growth scenarios
rejoinders: immediate and absent

4. Difficulties with Dearing
borrowing: more Scotland, less America
a special (sub-baccalaureate) mission
the preservation of sectors
responses: reluctant and radical

5. Democratisation: from above
Intervention to expand participation and
progression:
‘delivery’ in further education
structured partnerships
lifelong learning networks

6. Diversion: from above Intervention to ‘break’ the pattern of demand:
a work-focused foundation degree
employer engagement
awarding powers for colleges