social policy and education

Question 1

what was the 1944 education Act?

Answer 1

• introduced compulsory education till 14
• set up the tripartite system of grammar, secondary modern and technical schools

Question 2

what was the aim of the 1944 Education Act?

Answer 2

• wanted to abolish inequality in state education
• 11+ was seen as a scientific way to measure the ability that a child was “born with”

Question 3

what was the 1965 Comprehensive Education Act?

Answer 3

• comprehensive education abolished selection at the age of 11

Question 4

what was the aim of the Comprehensive Education Act 1965?

Answer 4

• aimed to educate all children in the same school
• aimed to get rid of the tripartite system
• believed that meritocratic ideals were more likely to occur in a system where all were given the same opportunities

Question 5

what was the Education Reform Act 1988?

Answer 5

• introduced testing such as SATS. Alevels, and GCSE’s
• introduced the national curriculum where all schools teach the same things
• introduced league tables and ofsted
• introduced open enrollment where parents didnt have to just send their children to their “local” school

Question 6

what was the aim of the Education Reform Act 1988?

Answer 6

• to increase competition within schools to improve standards

Question 7

what are policy examples to support marketisation?

Answer 7

1. formula funding based on the number of students a school attracts
2. league tables and ofsted reports
3. national curriculum
4. business sponsorship of schools

Question 8

what are some new labour policies introduced for education?

Answer 8

1. specialist schools (expert in one of the 10 areas of subject)
   - done to give parents more choice over schools and drive up standards in parentocracy
2. City Academies:
   - done to improve standards in deprived areas
3. Education Maintenance allowance:
   - paid students between £10-£30 for coming to college, meeting their deadlines and achieving good grades
4. Sure Start Centres (offer childcare, parenting advice and coaching):
   - designed to boost education and life chances of disadvantaged students

Question 9

what are some conservative education policies?

Answer 9

1. pupil premium
   - additional funding given to schools to help improve the attainment of the disadvantaged groups
2. GCSE’s and ALevel reform:
   - introduced linear exams
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Question 10

what gov policies help with the needs of the economy?

Answer 10

1. comprehensivisation (aimed to provide all students with high quality education, regardless of background, helps with developing a more skilled and competitive workforce
2. vocational education and training (B-Tecs and T-levels)
   - designed to equip students with skills directly relevant to the industry and labour market
3. apprenticeships - combine on job training with academic learning, which is seen as a valuable way to develop skilled workers and meet the needs of the economy