marketisation policies Flashcards
(18 cards)
why was the independence of schools introduced by the Tories?
- it gave headteachers and governors control over budgets
- belief in deregulation and autonomy within education
- belief that if you gave schools a chance they will be effective
what is a criticism of the independence of school?
some believe that overall goals are lost and children’s education does not become overall priority .
- consumption and misuse of money is more common
why was formula funding introduced?
- leads to schools competing with each other to recruit students
- the belief that more competition leads to schools ‘upping their game’
what is a criticism of formula funding?
the amount attracted doesn’t necessarily get spent on students and those who have SEN may not receive extra funding.
why was the national curriculum introduced following the education reform act?
- to create a sense of standardisation but choice at the same time e.g. similar to businesses
what is a criticism of the national curriculum?
many criticised the stressful and unrelating effects of testing
why was Ofsted introduced as a result of the education reform act?
- to ensure standards are good and motivate schools to improve
- parents are influenced by Ofsted reports with the worst schools rejected
what is a criticism of Ofsted?
Ofsted judgements don’t necessarily reflect the realities within schools
why were league tables introduced as a result of the education reform act?
- they were seen to encourage competition between schools trying to raise standards
what was a criticism of league tables?
some believe that the goals was lost within this - shaping children’s education
why was more funding for schools introduced by Labour?
- attempt to implement policy based on election promise
- the belief that is results/building are good then so will results
- (education action zones) - more money and better teachers in deprived areas to help disadvantaged
what was a criticism of more funding for schools?
- the idea that spending was the way forward was criticised as it wasted large amounts of cash on new buildings which didn’t need to be replaced
- (education action zone) - excluding pupils tuition fees didn’t help the disadvantaged.
why were academies and free schools introduced by Coalition?
- to reduce disadvantage through marketisation/privatisation dimension
- the belief that school’s will ‘step up’ under a marketized model
what is a criticism of academies/free schools?
the freedom and deregulation has meant that schools are only motivated by profit and the child’s education becomes less important in the bigger picture
why was pupil premium introduced?
- this was the continuation of policy from the previous labour administration which focused on helping deprived
what is a criticism of pupil premium?
the policy has lost influence and funding after the 2015 election.
why was EBACC introduced?
- to compete in a global marketplace and generally raise standards across the board
what is a criticism of EBACC?
the unsuitability of EBACC subjects have meant those with special educational needs are marginalised under the system