Higher AVU recall Flashcards
Introduction:
+ private schooling system is an established aspect of education… indépendant school dating back to the 10th century.
+ private education concerns the act of…
+ a private education system originated as…
+ as of 2019, 6.5% of the UK child school-age population attends a private establishment, equating to over 630,000
+ however, in recent years, private schools have been the topic of national controversy as their unethical nature has been indicated and criticised by many
+ in addition, the system has highlighted the wealth inequality…causing an immense number of British citizens to call for their abolition
+ arguments for abolition
+ arguments against abolition
+ In my opinion, the private education system is an outdated concept that deserves rapid abolition
First half of 1st argument for:
\+ one argument that suggests... is the fact that it promotes inequality and the development of social classes from age. \+ occurs as population is separated into paid and unpaid education, effectively creating rich and poor groups. \+ individuals exclusively socialise and integrate with member sir their own group, widening the social divide between rich and poor demographics. \+ decides lifestyle and occupation individuals go on to in later life, creating social classes. \+ for instance, 76% of the UK’s upper working class attended a non-paying state school during their childhood
2nd half of first argument for:
\+ This suggests that those who attend state-schools ar increasingly likely to enter low-income occupations and lifestyles, after leaving formal education. \+ working class trend is passed on through generations, as their children attend state-schools and enter similar low-paying jobs - creating a vicious cycle of class division \+ This is supported by figure 2, which shows that of those born in 1970, privately educated individuals had an average income that was 21% greater than their state-schooled counterparts - by the time they reached an age of 30. Therefore, due to the presence of a segregated education system, inescapable social classes develop from a young age, that determine the occupation and lifestyle a schoolchild goes on to achieve - negatively impacting and hindering those who attend state schools - suggesting the private education system should be abolished.
1st half of second argument for:
+ another argument that suggests… is the fact that the private education system is non-meritocratic and does not reward intelligence, instead basing attendance purely off the wealth of a child’s family.
+ this is shown in figure 1, as within the wealth category of families whom possess and average annual income of over £300,000, 6 out of 10 children attend a private school - compared to a much lower number in poorer demographics.
+ indicates how the system does not reward intelligence or skill, causing student to become complacent, as their wealth placement.
2nd half of second argument for:
+ One attempt to counteract this system of non-meritocracy was the introduction of bursaries to the UK, in 1962, to allow less priveliged children to attend private schools - as they were outstandingly intelligent.
+ this introduction attempted to create an increasingly diverse student community, that represented the national population to a greater extent.
+ However, as shown in figure 3, only 6,000 of the current 500,000 children who attend British private schools, received nurseries and did not have to pay for their education - equating to just over a minimal 1%.
+ indicates how, despite previous attempts to provide full demographic representation in private schools, they are still extremely exclusive to the nation’s wealthiest, instead of rewarding brilliance.
+ This means that children are not encouraged to work hard, Britain’s most intelligent go unnoticed and there is no competition between privately educated students - that encourages them to strive for success. + This evidence suggests that the private education system should be abolished.
1st half of third argument for:
+Finally, the unfair advantage in later life that is created by private education, to those who attend fee-paying schools, further suggests… as children do not have a level playing field on which they can prove themselves.
+ due to the fact that private establishments typically possess an increased number, variety and quality of resources that may bee fit the students - due to their increased, individual funding.
+ discriminates discriminates poorer families as their inability to afford this private education prevents their child from receiving the increased resources and aid that may greatly benefit them.
+ this often results in disproportionate academic success, favouring private schools, as their detailed education allows them to succeed at a greater level, whilst state-school individuals are unable to attain this success or must work increasingly hard to do so.
+ For instance, figure 4 shows how, due to their private education, 30% of free-paying students have a uni degree, compared to just 12% of state-school attendees,
2nd half of third argument for:
+ this indicates the increased opportunity for success that is provided by private schools, meaning state-school attendees are at an instant disadvantage, when they leave school.
+ This disadvantage often manifests itself in the world of work, as private school attendees hold an unfair amount of senior occupations.
+ supported by figure 5, which shows that 70% of judicial law judges are privately educated, as well as 67% of high-ranking military. By contrast and as previously mentioned, only 6.5% of the UK general population attend private establishments - indicating this disproportionate value.
+ therefore, due to the presence of a private education system, fee-paying pupils are offered an increased number of resources that allowed them to succeed at a greater rate after school, creating a non-level playing field for children to achieve that discriminates state-school attendees and can be viewed an unethical. This suggests that the harmful private education system should be abolished.
1st half of First argument against:
+ However, many believe that the private schooling system holds an important position in the society of the UK, as it is a substantial provider to the British economy.
+ This is shown by figure 6, which states that the collective of British independent schools contrebutée an enormous £13.71 billion to the UK economy.
+ due to the fact that private schools are registered charities and have to pay a portion of the business tax rates to the government.
+ as private education is extremely expensive, with the average indépendant school costing £17,000 a year in 2019, each establishment contributed millions of pounds to the UK economy.
+ Therefore,the removal of these private establishments would reduce government funding, possibly leading to increased national cuts.
2nd half of First argument against:
+ furthermore, the private education system creates a vast number in jobs, in teaching, governing and janitorial positions.
+ this is shown by figure 7, as independent schools alone provided 302,910 jobs in 2017, boosting the nation’s economy significantly by increasing the overall workforce, whilst reducing national unemployment rates.
+ therefore, due to the substantial economic provider that private schools as as, both financially and in occupational terms, it can be argued that the private education system is beneficial to the UK as a whole and should not be abolished.
1st half of second argument against:
+ In addition, it can be argued that the British education system should remain in the nation, as many believe that parents should be offered the option to pay for their child’s education.
+ due to the fact that private schools are widely accepted to provide a greater level of education and a more detailed, subjective approach to learning - compared to state schools.
+ therefore, it is believed by many that if they can afford it parents should be offered the option to choose this education, as it increases their child’s chance of success.
+ This is shown by figure 8, as according to a recent poll carried out by the HMC (headmasters and head stresses conference) and ComRes, 68% of people surveyed thought parents should have the right to pay for their child’s increased level of education.
2nd half of second argument against:
+ This demonstrate the widely shared ethical view that a parent should have the ability to decide their child’s chance of success, after school.
+ despite claims that this is an unethical choice, it is believed to be a breach of human rights and a denial of a capitalist economy.
+ therefore, due to the fact that the choice between state education and private education should be present, according to the majority of the population, it is evident that fee-paying education is relatively popular and should, therefor,e remain within the nation.
1st half of third argument against:
+ finally, it could be argued that the British private… as it typically produces a more accomplished citizens throughout the course of schooling, by allowing the specific attribute dog each student to be developed.
+ due to the previously mentioned factors of a detailed approach to education, as well as the fact that private schools usually focus on building the character of attendees, to create a more accomplished being by the time they reach an age of graduation.
+ the result of this sis a more confident citizens, who is aware of their specific abilities and can achieve academically and socially.
+ for instance, source 9 shows how 48% of privately educated pup8s achieve an A grade at A levels or higher, compared to a national average of 26% of school children.
2nd half of third argument against:
+ therefore, privately educated pupils are increasingly likely to succeed academically, as they receive an increased level of education that fine-tunes their abilities.
+ Many believe this highlights inequality created by separation of education, but it can be argued that the nation requires this calibre of citizen - whom has the ability to succeed and progress.
+ supported by the fact that 32% of the the 2015 House of Commons were educated at private institutions.
+ suggest that private schools create more achieved persons, as a large percentage of ruling politicians - whom typically represent the higher level of individual that the public should aspire to be - attend fee-paying schools.
+ Overall, due to the widely accepted public opinion that private schools produced increasingly successful, respected citizens, it can be argued that the private education system should not be abolished - as they are important in providing these people.
Conclusion:
+ in conclusion , I believe that that the British private education system should be abolished.
+ shared opinion amongst large proportions of the population, has previously created vast inequality within the country, as Cambridge sociology professor Diane Reay states: “ if you’re a working class child, you’re starting the race halfway around the track behind the middle class child” - when concerning education.
Most substantial regiment is the creation of immediate social classes
+ many argue that they are useful due to their economic provision, yet they are systemically unfair and contribute tiaras Britain’s social divide.
+ as previously mentioned, privately the educated are offered an increased chance of post-school success, with 35% of St. Andrews attendees coming from private establishments.. goes on to create a disproportionate, unrepresentative economy as the most important figures are privately educated.
+ furthermore, many argue that it should be a right, but this exaggerate stage division between the rich and the poor, as wealthy families have the ability to increase their child’s chance of success - which is highly unethical.
+ overall, private schools are one of the most influential factors in asking social inequality in the UK, as children are separated into uncontrollable groups of rich and poor, regardless of talent, and are therefore subjected to varying levels of help and success. This widens the social divide between these wealth demographics and causes them to loathe one another and further dissociate, separating the population significantly in modern times when unit is required.
Source analysis:
+ figure 7 is an extract…2017 ISC report on private education.
+ carried out by the governing body of all private schools, suggesting bias may be present as they attempt to appear beneficial to the UK economy - by missing out important, negative information.
+ by contrast, figure 8 shows the results of a recent poll Carrie doit by HMC and the survey company ComRes, in September 2019. Survey was carried out by two impartial bodies: one is composed of state and private school representatives - suggesting a lack of bias - and one simply gathers results.
+ furthermore, 2,016 randomly selected UK adults were selected to be surveyed, meaning all national demographics and groups were likely to be represented by the results
