Professor Mel Ainscow

Professor in Education (Education)

Biography

Mel Ainscow is internationally recognized as an authority on the promotion of inclusion and equity in education. Previously a head teacher, local education authority adviser and lecturer at the University of Cambridge, his work focuses on ways of making schools effective for all children and young people. A distinctive feature of his approach is the emphasis he places on carrying out research with schools and education systems to promote improvements. A long-term consultant to UNESCO, Mel is currently working to promote equity and inclusion globally. He is also a consultant to an initiative organised by the Organization of American States, which is supporting national developments in nine Latin American countries. He has recently completed collaborative research projects with networks of schools in Australia, England, Portugal and Spain. Mel led the Greater Manchester Challenge a three-year project that involved a partnership between national government, ten local authorities, 1,150 schools and many other stakeholders, and had a government investment of around £50 million. He went on to lead Schools Challenge Cymru, the Welsh Government’s multi-million pound flagship programme to accelerate the rate of improvement across the country’s schools, focusing in particular on the progress of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In addition to his post at Glasgow, Mel is Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Manchester, Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology and Honorary Professor of Practice at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. He has published extensively in practitioner and international research journals. His recent books include: ‘Struggles for equity in education: The selected works of Mel Ainscow’ (Routledge World Library of Educationalists series). In the Queen’s 2012 New Year Honours list he was made a CBE for services to education.

Publications

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2025

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Chapman, Christopher ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1861-6415 (2025) Developing equitable education systems: propositions and barriers. Journal of Educational Change, (doi: 10.1007/s10833-025-09527-2) (Early Online Publication)

2021

Chapman, Christopher ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1861-6415 and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (Eds.) (2021) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY. ISBN 9780367652043

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2021) The development of a methodology: perspectives and strategies. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 38-57. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-3)

Ainscow, M. et al. (2021) Finding pathways to educational equity. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 171-183. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-10)

Chapman, Christopher ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1861-6415 and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2021) Developing equitable education systems. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 1-19. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-1)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2021) Inclusion and equity in education: responding to a global challenge. In: Köpfer, Andreas, Powell, Justin J.W. and Zahnd, Raphael (eds.) Handbuch Inklusion international = International Handbook of Inclusive Education. Verlag Barbara Budrich: Opladen, pp. 75-87. ISBN 9783847424468

2020

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Salokangas, Maija (2020) The English school reforms: competition, innovation and fragmentation. In: Jones, Michelle and Harris, Alma (eds.) Leading and Transforming Education Systems. Series: Education in the Asia-Pacific region: issues, concerns and prospects, 52 (52). Springer: Singapore, pp. 61-76. ISBN 978-981-15-4994-6 (doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-4996-0_5)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2020) Inclusion and equity in education: making sense of global challenges. Prospects, 49(3-4), pp. 123-134. (doi: 10.1007/s11125-020-09506-w)

Hadfield, Mark and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2020) ‘Layering’ peer enquiry as a system change strategy: some lessons from Wales. In: Godfrey, David (ed.) School Peer Review for Educational Improvement and Accountability:Theory, Practice and Policy Implications. Series: Accountability and educational improvement. Springer: Cham, pp. 51-67. ISBN 9783030481292 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-48130-8_3)

Messiou, Kyriaki and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2020) Inclusive inquiry: student-teacher dialogue as a means of promoting inclusion in schools. British Educational Research Journal, 46(3), pp. 670-687. (doi: 10.1002/berj.3602)

Azorín, Cecilia and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2020) Guiding schools on their journey towards inclusion. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 24(1), pp. 58-76. (doi: 10.1080/13603116.2018.1450900)

Constantinou, Elena and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2020) Using collaborative action research to achieve school-led change within a centralised education system: perspectives from the inside. Educational Action Research, 28(1), pp. 4-21. (doi: 10.1080/09650792.2018.1564686)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2020) Promoting inclusion and equity in education: lessons from international experiences. Nordic Journal of Studies in Educational Policy, 6(1), pp. 7-16. (doi: 10.1080/20020317.2020.1729587)

2019

Harris, Jess, Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Carrington, Suzanne and Kimber, Megan (2019) Developing inclusive school cultures through ethical practices. In: Graham, Linda (ed.) Inclusive Education for the 21st Century. Routledge: London, pp. 247-265. ISBN 9781760527099 (doi: 10.4324/9781003116073-14)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Chapman, Christopher ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1861-6415 and Hadfield, Mark (2019) Changing Education Systems: a Research-based Approach. Routledge: New York. ISBN 9780367221775 (doi: 10.4324/9780429273674)

Chapman, Christopher ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1861-6415 and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2019) Using research to promote equity within education systems: possibilities and barriers. British Educational Research Journal, 45(5), pp. 899-917. (doi: 10.1002/berj.3544)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Slee, Roger and Best, Marnie (2019) Editorial: the Salamanca Statement: 25 years on. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 23(7-8), pp. 671-676. (doi: 10.1080/13603116.2019.1622800)

Spina, Nerida, Harris, Jess, Carrington, Suzanne and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2019) Resisting governance by numbers: some lessons from schools. In: Riddle, Stewart and Apple, Michael W. (eds.) Re-imagining Education for Democracy. Routledge, pp. 42-55. ISBN 9780429242748 (doi: 10.4324/9780429242748-4)

Azorín, Cecilia María, Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Arnaiz Sánchez, Pilar and Goldrick, Sue (2019) A tool for teacher reflection on the response to diversity in schools = Una herramienta para la reflexión docente sobre la respuesta a la diversidad en las escuelas. Profesorado, 23(1), pp. 11-36. (doi: 10.30827/profesorado.v23i1.9142)

2018

Hadfield, Mark and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2018) Inside a self-improving school system: collaboration, competition and transition. Journal of Educational Change, 19(4), pp. 441-462. (doi: 10.1007/s10833-018-9330-7)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Messiou, Kyriaki (2018) Engaging with the views of students to promote inclusion in education. Journal of Educational Change, 19(1), pp. 1-17. (doi: 10.1007/s10833-017-9312-1)

Armstrong, Paul Wilfred and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2018) School-to-school support within a competitive education system: views from the inside. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 29(4), pp. 614-633. (doi: 10.1080/09243453.2018.1499534)

2017

Salokangas, Maija and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2017) Inside the Autonomous School: Making Sense of a Global Educational Trend. Routledge: London. ISBN 9781138215405

Harris, Jess, Carrington, Suzanne and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2017) Promoting Equity in Schools: Collaboration, Inquiry and Ethical Leadership. Routledge: London. ISBN 9781138095519 (doi: 10.4324/9781315105659)

Kerr, K. and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2017) Equity in Education: Time to Stop and Think. A Report on the State of Equity in the English Education System. Documentation. The University of Manchester, Manchester.

2016

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2016) Schools Challenge Cymru: A catalyst for change? Cylchgrawn Addysg Cymru = Wales Journal of Education, 18(2), pp. 6-22. (doi: 10.16922/wje.18.2.3)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2016) Diversity and equity: A global education challenge. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 51(2), pp. 143-155. (doi: 10.1007/s40841-016-0056-x)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Dyson, Alan, Hopwood, Lise and Thomson, Stephanie (2016) Primary Schools Responding to Diversity: Barriers and Possibilities. Documentation. Cambridge Primary Review Trust, York.

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2016) Collaboration as a strategy for promoting equity in education: possibilities and barriers. Journal of Professional Capital and Community, 1(2), pp. 159-172. (doi: 10.1108/JPCC-12-2015-0013)

Deppeler, Joanne and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2016) Using inquiry-based approaches for equitable school improvement. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 27(1), pp. 1-6. (doi: 10.1080/09243453.2015.1026671)

Messiou, Kyriaki, Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Echeita, Gerardo, Goldrick, Sue, Hope, Max, Paes, Isabel, Sandoval, Marta, Simon, Cecilia and Vitorino, Teresa (2016) Learning from differences: a strategy for teacher development in respect to student diversity. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 27(1), pp. 45-61. (doi: 10.1080/09243453.2014.966726)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Dyson, Alan, Goldrick, Sue and West, Mel (2016) Using collaborative inquiry to foster equity within school systems: opportunities and barriers. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 27(1), pp. 7-23. (doi: 10.1080/09243453.2014.939591)

2015

Hargreaves, Andy and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2015) The top and bottom of leadership and change. Phi Delta Kappan, 97(3), pp. 42-48. (doi: 10.1177/0031721715614828)

Messiou, Kyriaki and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2015) Responding to learner diversity: Student views as a catalyst for powerful teacher development? Teaching and Teacher Education, 51, pp. 246-255. (doi: 10.1016/j.tate.2015.07.002)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2015) Struggles for Equity in Education: The Selected Works of Mel Ainscow. Routledge. ISBN 9781138918863

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2015) Towards Self-improving School Systems: Lessons from a City Challenge. Routledge. ISBN 9780415736596

Ehrich, Lisa, Harris, Jessica, Klenowski, Val, Smeed, Judy and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2015) Ethical leadership in a time of increasing accountability. Leading and Managing, 21(1), pp. 22-35.

2014

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2014) Struggling for equity in education: the legacy of Salamanca. In: Kiuppis, F. and Hausstätter, R.S. (eds.) Inclusive Education Twenty Years after Salamanca. Peter Lang, pp. 41-56. ISBN 9781433126963

2013

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2013) Developing more equitable education systems: reflections on a three-year improvement initiative. In: Farnsworth, Valerie and Solomon, Yvette (eds.) Reframing Educational Research. Routledge: Milton Park, pp. 77-89. ISBN 9780415529150

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2013) From special education to effective schools for all: a review of progress so far. In: Florian, Lani (ed.) The SAGE Handbook of Special Education. SAGE: Los Angeles, CA, pp. 146-159. ISBN 9781446210536

2012

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2012) Moving knowledge around: strategies for fostering equity within educational systems. Journal of Educational Change, 13(3), pp. 289-310. (doi: 10.1007/s10833-012-9182-5)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Dyson, Alan, Goldrick, Sue and West, Mel (2012) Making schools effective for all: rethinking the task. School Leadership and Management, 32(3), pp. 197-213. (doi: 10.1080/13632434.2012.669648)

2010

Miles, Susie and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (Eds.) (2010) Responding to Diversity in Schools: An Inquiry-Based Approach. Routledge: London. ISBN 9780415575768

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2010) Achieving excellence and equity: reflections on the development of practices in one local district over 10 years. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 21(1), pp. 75-92. (doi: 10.1080/09243450903569759)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Goldrick, Sue (2010) Making sure that every child matters: enhancing equity within education systems. In: Hargreaves, Andy, Lieberman, Ann, Fullan, Michael and Hopkins, David (eds.) Second International Handbook of Educational Change. Series: Springer international handbooks of education (23). Springer: Dordrecht, pp. 869-882. ISBN 9789048126590 (doi: 10.1007/978-90-481-2660-6_48)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Sandill, Abha (2010) Developing inclusive education systems: the role of organisational cultures and leadership. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 14(4), pp. 401-416. (doi: 10.1080/13603110802504903)

Eliadou, Annita, Miles, Susie and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2010) Using children’s drawing to explore barriers to inclusion in Cyprus. In: Miles, Susie and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Responding to Diversity in Schools: An Inquiry-Based Approach. Routledge: London, pp. 19-31. ISBN 9780415575768

Muijs, Daniel, West, Mel and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2010) Why network? Theoretical perspectives on networking. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 21(1), pp. 5-26. (doi: 10.1080/09243450903569692)

West, Mel and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2010) Improving schools in Hong Kong: a description of the improvement model and some reflections on its impact on schools, teachers and school principals. In: Huber, Stephan (ed.) School Leadership - International Perspectives. Springer: Dordrecht, pp. 1-18. ISBN 9789048135004 (doi: 10.1007/978-90-481-3501-1_1)

2009

Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2009) Using research to foster equity and inclusion within the context of New Labour educational reforms. In: Chapman, Christopher and Gunter, Helen (eds.) Radical Reforms: Perspectives on an Era of Educational Change. Routledge: London. ISBN 9780203884119

2008

Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2008) Teaching for diversity. In: Connelly, F. Michael, He, Ming Fang and Phillion, JoAnn (eds.) The SAGE Handbook of Curriculum and Instruction. SAGE: Los Angeles, CA. ISBN 9780203884119

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Miles, Susie (2008) Making education for all inclusive: where next? Prospects, 38(1), pp. 15-34. (doi: 10.1007/s11125-008-9055-0)

Muijs, Daniel, Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Dyson, Alan, Raffo, Carlo, Goldrick, Sue, Kerr, Kirstin, Lennie, Clare and Miles, Susie (2008) Leading under Pressure: Leadership for Social Inclusion. Documentation. National College for School Leadership, London.

2007

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2007) Taking an inclusive turn. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 7(1), pp. 3-7. (doi: 10.1111/j.1471-3802.2007.00075.x)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2007) Towards a more inclusive education system: where next for special schools? In: Cigman, Ruth (ed.) Included or Excluded?: The Challenge of the Mainstream for Some SEN Children. Routledge: London. ISBN 978-0415401180

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Crow, Mandy, Dyson, Alan, Goldrick, Sue, Kerr, Kirstin, Lennie, Clare, Miles, Susie, Muijs, Daniel and Skyrme, Julian (2007) Equity in Education: New Directions. Documentation. University of Manchester, Manchester Urban Institute, Centre for Equity in Education, Manchester.

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Howes, Andy (2007) Working together to improve urban secondary schools: a study of practice in one city. School Leadership and Management, 27(3), pp. 285-300. (doi: 10.1080/13632430701379578)

2006

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and West, Mel (Eds.) (2006) Improving Urban Schools: Leadership and Collaboration. Open University Press: Berkshire. ISBN 9780335219117

Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Dyson, D. and Kerr, K. (2006) A 'pivotal moment?' Education policy in England 2005. In: Bauld, Linda, Clarke, Karen and Maltby, Tony (eds.) Social Policy Review 18: Analysis and Debate in Social Policy, 2006. Series: Social policy review. Policy Press: Bristol. ISBN 9781861348449

Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Howes, A.J. (2006) Collaboration with a city-wide purpose: making paths for sustainable educational improvement. In: Ainscow, Mel and West, Mel (eds.) Improving Urban Schools: Leadership and Collaboration. Open University Press: Berkshire. ISBN 9780335219117

Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Howes, A.J. (2006) Leading developments in practice: barriers and possibilities. In: Ainscow, Mel and West, Mel (eds.) Improving Urban Schools: Leadership and Collaboration. Open University Press: Berkshire. ISBN 9780335219117

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Booth, Tony and Dyson, Alan (2006) Inclusion and the standards agenda: negotiating policy pressures in England. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 10(4-5), pp. 295-308. (doi: 10.1080/13603110500430633)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and César, Margarida (2006) Inclusive education ten years after Salamanca: setting the agenda. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 21(3), pp. 231-238. (doi: 10.1007/BF03173412)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Dyson, Alan and Booth, Tony (2006) Improving Schools, Developing Inclusion. Routledge: London. ISBN 9780415372367 (doi: 10.4324/9780203967157)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Howes, Andrew and Tweddle, Dave (2006) Moving practice forward at the district level. In: Ainscow, Mel and West, Mel (eds.) Improving Urban Schools: Leadership and Collaboration. Open University Press: Berkshire. ISBN 9780335219117

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Muijs, Daniel and West, Mel (2006) Collaboration as a strategy for improving schools in challenging circumstances. Improving Schools, 9(3), pp. 192-202. (doi: 10.1177/1365480206069014)

Gunter, H.M., Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and West, M. (2006) Confounding stereotypes: risk, resilience and achievement. In: Ainscow, M. and West, M. (eds.) Leading Improvements in Urban Schools. Open University Press: London.

Humphrey, Neil and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2006) Transition club: facilitating learning, participation and psychological adjustment during the transition to secondary school. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 21(3), pp. 319-331. (doi: 10.1007/BF03173419)

2005

Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Miles, S. (2005) Education for all: the challenge for Special Education. Hong Kong Journal of Special Education, 7(1),

Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and West, M. (2005) Learning from difference: some reflections on school improvement projects in three countries. In: Harris, A. (ed.) International Developments in School Improvement. Continuum.

Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, West, M. and Nicolaidou, M. (2005) Putting our heads together: a study of headteacher collaboration as a strategy for school improvement. In: Clarke, P. (ed.) Improving Schools in Difficulty. Continuum. ISBN 9780826464743

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2005) Developing inclusive education systems: what are the levers for change? Journal of Educational Change, 6(2), pp. 109-124. (doi: 10.1007/s10833-005-1298-4)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2005) Looking to the future: towards a common sense of purpose. Australasian Journal of Special Education, 29(2), pp. 182-186. (doi: 10.1080/1030011050290209)

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Kaplan, Ian (2005) Using evidence to encourage inclusive school development: possibilities and challenges. Australasian Journal of Special Education, 29(2), pp. 106-116. (doi: 10.1080/1030011050290203)

Nicolaidou, Maria and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2005) Understanding failing schools: perspectives from the inside. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 16(3), pp. 229-248. (doi: 10.1080/09243450500113647)

West, Mel, Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Stanford, Jacqui (2005) Sustaining improvement in schools in challenging circumstances: a study of successful practice. School Leadership and Management, 25(1), pp. 77-93. (doi: 10.1080/1363243052000317055)

2004

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Booth, Tony and Dyson, Alan (2004) Understanding and developing inclusive practices in schools: a collaborative action research network. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 8(2), pp. 125-139. (doi: 10.1080/1360311032000158015)

Farrell, P.T., Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Howes, A.J. (2004) Inclusive education for all: a dream or reality? Journal of International Special Needs Education, 7,

Howes, Andrew, Frankham, Jo, Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 and Farrell, Peter (2004) The action in action research: mediating and developing inclusive intentions. Educational Action Research, 12(2), pp. 239-258. (doi: 10.1080/09650790400200247)

Kugelmass, Judy and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2004) Leadership for inclusion: a comparison of international practices. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 4(3), pp. 133-141. (doi: 10.1111/j.1471-3802.2004.00028.x)

2003

Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Chapman, C., Harris, A., Stoll, L., Russ, J. and Nicolaidou, M. (2003) Improving Schools in Challenging Circumstances: Lessons from Contemporary Research in England. In: International Congress of School Effectiveness and Improvement,

Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668, Howes, Andy, Farrell, Peter and Frankham, Jo (2003) Making sense of the development of inclusive practices. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 18(2), pp. 227-242. (doi: 10.1080/0885625032000079005)

2002

Farrell, Peter and Ainscow, Mel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (Eds.) (2002) Making Special Education Inclusive: From Research to Practice. David Fulton Publishers: London. ISBN 9781136609480

Carson, I. and Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2002) An inclusive society? One young man with learning difficulties doesn't think so! In: Farrell, Peter and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Making Special Education Inclusive. David Fulton Publishers: London. ISBN 9781136609480

Farrell, P., Balshaw, M. and Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2002) Can teaching assistants make special education inclusive? In: Farrell, Peter and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Making Special Education Inclusive. David Fulton Publishers: London. ISBN 9781136609480

Frankham, J. and Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2002) Inclusive education and lesbian and gay young people. In: Farrell, Peter and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Making Special Education Inclusive. David Fulton Publishers: London.

Hollanders, H. and Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2002) Pastoral care, inclusion and counselling. In: Farrell, Peter and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Making Special Education Inclusive. David Fulton Publishers: London. ISBN 9781136609480

Miles, S. and Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2002) Learning about inclusive education: the role of EENET in promoting international dialogue. In: Farrell, Peter and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Making Special Education Inclusive. David Fulton Publishers: London. ISBN 9781136609480

Parkinson, G. and Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2002) Interdisciplinary support for children with epilepsy in mainstream schools. In: Farrell, Peter and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Making Special Education Inclusive. David Fulton Publishers: London. ISBN 9781136609480

Polat, F., Kalambouka, A., Boyle, W.F. and Ainscow, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0449-9668 (2002) Building tomorrow together: effective transition planning for pupils with special needs. In: Farrell, Peter and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Making Special Education Inclusive. David Fulton Publishers: London. ISBN 9781136609480