Coalition 2010-2015 Flashcards
1
Q
Expansion of academy schools
A
Only outstanding schools could become academies
2
Q
Introduction of free schools
A
State funded schools aimed to help deprived areas - didn’t follow national curriculum
3
Q
Increase in HE tuition fees
A
£9000+ per year
4
Q
Changes to national curriculum
A
Inclusion of more up to take topics
5
Q
Changes to GCSE
A
Reduction of coursework based subjects
Raising Standards
6
Q
Changes to A level
A
1 year instead of 2 - Broader thinking
Raising Standards
7
Q
Removal/Reduction of E.M.A
A
Sure Start - Funding taken away
8
Q
Induction of Pupil Premium
A
Additional funding for children from deprived areas and were looked after by local authority
