Education Flashcards
compulsory education
period of educational attendance require by all children by law
curriculum
the set of courses and their content
education reform act (Baker act)
most important education legislation in UK
public schools
private schools, not funded by state but by private sources
Eton, Harrow, Winchester
‘public (private)’ schools for boys
'’top-up fees’’
tuition fees, pay for school
'’streaming’’
arrange kids according to ability
universitas
=fellowship
comprehensive schools
kids with different abilities in one school, not separated, popular in Wales and Scotland
league tables
meant as a whip for the school system, could shut schools down
The Butler Act
A nationwide system of free, compulsory schooling from age 5 to 15, range of support services (transport, free milk. Medical and dental treatment, etc.), religious education and a daily Act of Worship were made a statutory requirement, but parents were allowed to withdraw their children if they wished
It required every LEA to appoint a Chief Education officer
1988 Education Act/Baker Act
A National Curriculum, arrangement for testing and so-called league tables
LMS
Local Management of Schools
Ofsted
office of standardized education, privatized inspection (aggressive)
GM
Grant Maintained Status