1.3.10 private education

Question 1

When did private schools come into education?

Answer 1

• They evolved in the 13th century & began growing into the 21st century.

Question 2

What are private schools?

Answer 2

• They are independent of governments.

Question 3

What are criticisms of private school?

Answer 3

• That not everyone is able to access the high quality education.
• While private schools exist, meritocracy cannot exist.

Question 4

What are benefits of private schools?

Answer 4

• Smaller class sizes.
• More attention from teachers per pupil.
• Better resources & facilities.
• Social networks are created.
• Gain significant contacts.

Question 5

How can the number of people in powerful elite positions who attended private school show disproportion?

Answer 5

• 71% of senior judges.
• 62% of senior armed forced officers.
• 55% of civil servants

Question 6

What are statistics regarding private schools?

Answer 6

• The private sector educate only 7%.
  -There are 1280 private schools in England & Wales.