Coalition Policies Flashcards
From what years was the coalition government?
From 2010 to 2015
Define Coalition
When 2 parties are involved in the parliament
(Liberal Democrat + Conservative Government)
Who ran Free Schools?
Parents or teachers, state control taken away
What did Free Schools do?
No requirement to follow national curriculum
- must do English, Maths, Science
Advantages of Free Schools?
Parental choice —
Schools reflect values + aspirations
Encourages creativity, flexible curriculum
Innovative teaching methods
= Benefits the broader education system
Disadvantages of Free schools?
Rebecca Allen —
Research from Sweden
20% of free schools only benefit M/C pupils
Reduced funding for other local authority schools
Take students out, bringing them to Free schools
= social segregation
Why did Free schools only benefit the M/C?
Free schools often located in M/C neighbourhoods
= W/C lacked economic capital to commute to catchment area neighbourhoods
Purpose of Academies?
June 10 onwards, any school could become an Academy
All were encouraged
Funding from Local Authority to Academy
Controlled their own curriculum
Advantages of Academies?
E.G:
Sponsored Academy attracted higher performing pupils
- previously was an underperforming school
Disadvantages of Academies?
Before June 10,
Academies targeted disadvantaged deprived areas
But now,
Any school can become an Academy
= Less of a focus on increasing equality again.
