Black Pupils Matter: Our Experiences of the English Education System is a study of the effect of the English education system on children from diverse backgrounds and will be of interest to all those with an interest in education including educators and academics as well as parents, non-teaching staff and administrators. The book starts by looking at the history of education from the 15th century to the development of the national curriculum and pedagogy.

Applying a social constructivism paradigm, stories from a narrative perspective were collected and analysed from participants who self-identified as Black and a pupil in England between the years 1950 and 2000. The participants' lived experiences are shared to formulate an understanding surrounding their lives and the key findings and implications are discussed. The book concludes with suggestions for a new framework to promote success for Black pupils in education.