Educational policy

Question 1

The Education Reform Act - 1988

Answer 1

introduced formula funding, which replaces LEA grants for schools.

this led to schools competing with one another to attract students from both their catchment area and other local areas

formula funding - schools given funding based upon the number of students they had

Question 2

Creation of OFSTED

Answer 2

government organisation to inspect, monitor and grade schools and educational establishments and available for parents to read

Question 3

Academies and free school

Answer 3

local counsils no longer oversea schools but they are freed from local authority control and have more autonomy and freedom

Question 4

league tables

Answer 4

government ranks schools according to exam results to allow parents to make informed decisions and compare schools

Question 5

standardised testing

Answer 5

government tests to ensure schools are reaching targets and age-related expectations

allows parents to assess success of schools and make informed choices