Timeline of Education Flashcards
1
Q
When was the first Grammar school established in Cantebury?
A
598
2
Q
When was Eton founded?
A
1440
3
Q
When did the industrial revolution begin to create demand for mass education?
A
1775
4
Q
When was the ‘Foster Act’ introducing compulsory education for 5-10 yr olds
A
1870
5
Q
When did London Uni open all exams and degrees to women?
A
1878
6
Q
When was the school leaving age raised to 12?
A
1899
7
Q
When was school leaving age rise to 14?
A
1921
8
Q
When was ‘The Butler Act’ introducing free and compulsory education?
A
1944
9
Q
Free milked provided for all pupils?
A
1946
10
Q
School leaving age raised to 15?
A
1947
11
Q
School leaving age raised to 16?
A
1973
12
Q
Education reform act introduced the national curriculum and GCSEs?
A
1988
13
Q
Education compulsory until 18?
A
2015
