Policy linked to Privatisation Flashcards
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What is privatisation?
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- Occurs when a government owned business becomes owned by a private party such as a government school then run by a private company
2
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What are things in school that can be privatised?
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- Buildings
- Resources
- Curriculums
- Examinations
- Inspections
3
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What is endogenous privatisation?
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4
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What is exogenous privatisation?
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- Refers to the privatisation from external influences, providers and companies
- Shapes the education system for profit
5
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What are examples of endogenous privatisation?
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- Schools compete for pupils
- Parents the choice of schools (open enrolment)
- School funding linked to success rates ( formula funding)
- Performance related pay
- Managing failing schools (acadamies)
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What are examples of exogenous privatisation?
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- Academies overtaking failing schools
^10% of failing schools are funded by a private sector - Leads to branding influence to the school
- Exam boards, assessment criteria, teachers and text books
7
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What is a cause of privatisation?
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8
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What is an advantage of privatisation?
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9
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What is a disadvantage of privatisation?
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- Including the use of private companies may affect what is being taught in schools, with emphasis on maths subjects
- Colaisation of schools, branding logos and sponsorships
- Cherry pick the best schools to take over leaving the more difficult ones to the council
- Inequality of education as not all taught the same thing and state has to be involved some way
10
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How does privatisation affect education?
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11
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How does it reproduce class inequalities?
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