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Journal of Access, Policy and Practice
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The Journal of Access Policy and Practice informs and supports development in access and widening participation. It explores education policy and practice as it affects access to learning and surveys the field, both nationally and internationally. Informed by theory and current research the journal shares ideas and practical solutions to create wider and deeper participation in lifelong learning and offers a space for practitioners and academics to critically reflect and debate different perspectives.
Published twice a year The Journal of Access Policy and Practice brings together refereed articles, book reviews and a debate section as well. An exclusive online version is available to all subscribers.
Editor: Professor. Mary Stuart, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Kingston University, London
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Editorial Board
Professor Mary Stuart (Kingston University) – Editor
Dr Liz Allen (NATFHE) – Reviews Editor
Professor Geoff Layer (University of Bradford)
Professor Chris Duke (NIACE)
Professor Bev Sand (University of Derby)
Professor Jonathan Brown (Open University in the North)
NIACE nominees:
Professor Bill Jones (NIACE)
Helen Papworth (Community University for North Wales)
NOCN nominees:
Malcolm Barry (College of London, London Metropolitan University)
Professor Geoffrey Elliot (University College, Worcester)
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Notes for Contributors
The Journal of Access Policy & Practice has seven stated aims, namely:
 | To encourage debate between practitioners and academics interested in participation and accessibility issues in education and training |
| To reflect critically on education policy as it affects access to learning, |
| To contribute to developments in policy through critical analysis of practice |
| To share ideas and practical solutions to create wider and deeper participation in lifelong learning |
| To provide a space for practitioners to reflect critically on their practice |
| To survey the field of policy changes affecting accessibility in different contexts across the world. |
| To produce a high-quality referred journal, informed by theory and current research that is useful to academics and practitioners |
JAPP selects papers for publication that:
| Provide a clear theoretical rationale for the work discussed; |
| Concentrate on analysis, as opposed to purely descriptive accounts; |
| Contextualise the work so that it is of interest to a wide audience and understandable by an international readership; |
| Use an accessible style of writing, emphasising clarity and avoiding unexplained jargon; |
| Recognise the professional and academic experience of the Journal’s readership; and |
| Avoid racist or sexist language. |
The Board welcomes ideas for contributions, which can take the form of:
| Articles: between 4,000-6,000 words in length; |
| Reports of research or work in progress: ideally no more than 3,000 words; |
| Critical comments on articles already published: between 500 and 1,000 words; |
| Personal views: ideally no more than 3,000 words; |
| Reviews: ideally no more than 500 words. |
Intending contributors are strongly advised to contact the Editor before submitting a full text.
Papers submitted are acknowledged and then read by external referees. Authors are normally informed of the Board’s decision within 12 weeks of acknowledgement, with editorial comments.
Submissions must be presented on A4 (or equivalent) paper in double spacing with ample margins. Two copies, accompanied by an IBM-compatible disk, should be sent to the Editor. Articles should have a cover sheet showing the complete title, the name, professional position and full address of the author. The layout of quotations and notes must follow the conventions shown in the current edition. Biographical references in the text should quote the author’s name and ate of publication thus: (Randle, 1993). They should be listed alphabetically by author at the end of the article. Contributions must be in a finished format, complete in every particular including references, before they will be considered by referees.
Authors alone are responsible for opinions expressed in their articles and for obtaining permission to reproduce copyright material. Articles are accepted on the understanding that they are not already published elsewhere and authors are required to transfer copyright to the Publisher (NIACE). No objection is made to the re-use of articles provided acknowledgement is made of prior publication in JAPP. Authors of accepted articles will receive one free copy of the issue in which the article appears.
If you wish to submit an article please contact the Editor through her PA, Janet Heaney: j.heaney@kingston.ac.uk
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Subscription Rates
ISSN: 1740-1348
| Type | Individual | Organisations |
| UK | £30.00 | £80.00 |
| Europe, North America, Australasia, Japan and Sinapore | £40.00 | £95.00 |
| Rest of world | £20.00 | £30.00 |
All prices include postage and packaging.
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For further information on subscribing to this journal or the combination packs, please email Rachael Johnson on rachael.johnson@niace.org.uk
Methods of payment: In addition to paying for books via the website, the following methods of payment are available: By Phone: credit/debit card orders can be taken over the phone on
0116 2044 216. |
