EDUCATION Flashcards
1
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Describe independent schools
A
- These schools aren’t funded by the state.
- Prior to 1870, all schools were independent. Now, only 7% of students attend these schools.
- Students pay to attend these schools, but some independent schools offer scholarships to those especially academically gifted.
2
Q
What policies did the 1988 Education Reform Act & Marketisation bring about? (there’s 5)
A
- The National Curriculum
- SATS (Standard Assessment Tests)
- League Tables
- OFSTED
- Open enrolment & Parentocracy Policy
3
Q
What policies did the New Labour bring about?
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- Sure Start
- EAZ
- Excellence in Cities
- Academies
- EMA
- Higher Education & Tuition Fees
- Specialist schools
- Performance tables / league tables
- Vocational education anc training
4
Q
What are coalition policies
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- Free schools
- Changes to academies
- Pupil Premium
- Changes to curriculum
- Changes to OFSTED
- Changes to EMA
- Changes to tuition fees
- Changes to 16-18 year
5
Q
Discuss league tables (1988 ERA) [5-10mins]
- Describe the policy
- Who benefitted from it? ‼️
- What ideology is it under, SD OR NEW RIGHT? (could be both)
A
- ## SATs data would be published alongside A level results, truancy, exclusion rates in hierarchical league tables for parents.
- New Right - Stats and figures to pass onto impressionable parents in order for them to select what school they want to send their child to.
6
Q
Discuss Sure Start (1997) [5-10mins]
- Describe the policy
- Who benefitted from it?
- What ideology is it under, SD OR NEW RIGHT? (could be both)
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- Provided pre-school children and their families in disadvantaged areas with a variety of support e.g play centres, home visits, help with childcare and courses.
- Benefitted mothers and children as it reported a more stimulating home environment and better physical health for children. Mothers would be able to attend work
- Social democratic- Everyone has access to it.
7
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Discuss EAZ (1997) [5-10mins]
- Describe the policy
- Who benefitted from it?
- What ideology is it under, SD OR NEW RIGHT? (could be both)
A
- These were set up to raise motivation and attainment in deprived, low-income areas. 72 of the EAZs were given £1 million to spend in each area on whatever they prioritised to improve education e.g. homework and breakfast clubs and work related courses.
- This benefitted those in deprived areas not doing well
- Social democratic - everyone has a fair chance
8
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Discuss Vocational education and training (1997) [5-10mins]
- Describe the policy
- Who benefitted from it?
- What ideology is it under, SD OR NEW RIGHT? (could be both)
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