Education Becoming Compulsory Flashcards
(8 cards)
When did education become compulsory?
1870
What happened in 1870 ?
The elementary education act, education is introduced for all children aged 5-13 and was compulsory from aged 5-10 years
What happened in 1893, 1899, 1921
Each year the school leaving age raised from 11 in 1893 to 12 in 1899 and 14 in 1921
What happened in 1944 ?
The education act 1944, education is free and compulsory for all children within primary and secondary schools between the ages of 5 and 15
What happened in 1972 ?
The school leaving age was raised to 16
1988
Education reform act, compulsory national curriculum introduced
Standardised assessments at ages 7,11,14 and 16
2008
Education and skills act
16-18 year olds in England must stay in education or training
How has education in England and wales changed overtime
