Education Flashcards
(29 cards)
What was the main purpose of the Education Act of 1870?
To establish a system of elementary education for children in England and Wales.
Who passed the Education Act of 1870?
The British Parliament.
True or False: The Education Act of 1902 introduced free secondary education.
False.
What significant change did the Education Act of 1902 bring?
It allowed local authorities to establish secondary schools and provided funding for them.
Fill in the blank: The Education Act of 1944 is also known as the _____ Act.
Butler.
What did the Education Act of 1944 establish regarding education duration?
It made education compulsory for children up to the age of 15.
Who was the main architect behind the Education Act of 1944?
Rab Butler.
What was one key feature of the Education Act of 1944?
It introduced the tripartite system of education, dividing schools into grammar, secondary modern, and technical schools.
Which act established the Ministry of Education?
The Education Act of 1944.
True or False: The Education Act of 1967 made significant changes to higher education.
True.
What did the Education Act of 1967 focus on?
It aimed to improve the quality and accessibility of higher education.
Multiple Choice: The Education Act of 1959 primarily addressed which issue? A) Primary education B) Secondary education C) Special education
C) Special education.
What was the outcome of the Education Act of 1965?
It aimed to abolish the 11-plus exam and promote comprehensive schools.
Who was responsible for the Education Act of 1965?
The Labour government led by Harold Wilson.
Fill in the blank: The Education Act of 1944 introduced _____ education.
free.
What did the Education Act of 1918 require?
It required children to receive education until the age of 14.
True or False: The Education Act of 1921 aimed to improve teacher training.
True.
What was a significant feature of the Education Act of 1936?
It made provision for the education of children with special needs.
Which act mandated the establishment of nursery schools?
The Education Act of 1944.
Multiple Choice: The Education Act of 1962 addressed which aspect of education? A) School funding B) Teacher salaries C) Curriculum standards
A) School funding.
What was the main goal of the Education Act of 1953?
To provide education for children with physical disabilities.
Fill in the blank: The Education Act of 1966 focused on _____ education.
special.
True or False: The Education Act of 1959 was the first to address adult education.
True.
What did the Education Act of 1944 ensure for all children?
Access to education regardless of their background.
