comprehensive system Flashcards
what year
1965
why
the tripartite system had not succeeded in creating equality of opportunity
what did they do
under the labour government of 1965 comprehensive schools were introduced as it was felt that educating all children under one roof regardless of class, gender, ethnicity or ability would be a fairer system
strengths
equality for all under one roof
broad curriculum provided
more opportunity for every child to take exams
provided more sport and recreational activites
limitations
comprehensives did not live up to their ideal as admissions were based on geographical catchment areas, often inhabited by one type of class which meant that social mixing was unlikely
the tripartite system continued in some areas and independent education remained an option for the most wealthy
most classes were organised by ability eg streaming
the higher streams were often dominated by the middle classes due to their social class and achievement
