Youth Engagement and Citizenship in England

Abstract

Drawing on and analyzing existing theoretical and empirical research literature, this chapter explores the relationship between youth engagement and education in England, principally during the period 1998 to 2017. Following some general remarks about the meaning of key terms, there are contextual comments about recent political developments and the history of educational initiatives relevant to youth engagement. The chapter then examines several issues that influence the ways in which young people’s engagement is framed. It discusses ways in which a positive relationship between youth engagement and education could be developed and concludes by raising some questions about what work in this area needs to be done.