education New labour policies 1997 2010 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What was one main aim of New Labour education policies (1997–2010)?
To raise standards in schools and reduce inequality in education.
What is the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)?
A weekly payment given to students from low-income families to encourage them to stay at school or college even after 16
What was the purpose of the Aim Higher programme?
To raise aspirations of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and encourage them to go to university.
How did the Sure Start programme support young children and families?
By offering early education, childcare, and parenting support in poorer areas.
What were specialist schools and how did they work?
schools that focused on subjects like sport or languages and selected 10% of students based on ability in those areas.
: What change was made to league tables under New Labour?
Schools had to show ‘value-added’ data, which measured how much progress students made.
What happened to failing schools under New Labour?
they were allowed to restart everything from the begginging
Why did New Labour introduce nursery places for 3–4-year-olds?
To give all children a better start in education, especially in poorer areas.
How did sociologists evaluate New Labour’s education policies?
Some say they helped reduce inequality; others argue middle-class students still benefited more.
what does parentocracy mean
means a system in education where parents have the power to choose which school their child goes to.
