Government Policies' Studies

Question 1

Hancock

Answer 1

Estimated education exports from Britain by independent schools, sixth form and further ed colleges, etc. in 2012 was £18 billion to the UK economy each year

Question 2

Kelly

Answer 2

Suggests globalisation has led to a view that education is primarily economic (prepareing people for work).
Subjects like mental health, cultural appreciation and social cohesion are at secondary importance

Question 3

Alexander

Answer 3

Notes that comparing international tests can lead to policy changes based on ‘ill founded assertions about educational cause and effect’