Education Policies Flashcards
When was the Tripartite system introduced?
1944
Why was the Tripartite system flawed and what type of schools were brought in as part of it?
It reproduced inequality by separating social classes. Legitimated this inequality by saying ability is inborn.
Grammar, Secondary modern and Technical schools.
What was the criteria for getting into a grammar school?
These schools were for people who passed the 11+ so typically middle class students and taught skills for non-manual jobs.
Why was the curriculum different in Secondary modern schools and which social class did most students belong to?
Non-academic practical curriculum for pupils who failed the 11+. Students mainly working class.
Which type of school taught Sciences and Maths for highly skilled students?
Technical schools
How did the introduction of comprehensive schools lessen inequality brought by the Tripartite system?
These schools were open to everybody.
What did the Marketisation of education lead to?
Parentocracy
What did Ball and Whitney find out when looking at league tables?
They reproduce inequality by allowing cream skimming and silt shifting, this means schools can choose students which leads to inequality of opportunity and outcome.
How did the funding formula lead to more inequality?
Bigger schools get more funding from the government which makes more inequality as middle class parents are attracted and working class parents are turned away.
What were the main features of the 1988 Education reform act?
It focused on independence, competition and choice for schools.
What did the 3 features of the education reform act mean?
Independence – Schools operate similarly to businesses, they have control over their own affairs.
Competition – Schools compete amongst each other to attract prospective students/parents.
Choice – attracts Parentocracy rather than child choice and takes power away from local authority.
How were the features of the education reform act supported and enforced?
Introduction of a quality control system that includes inspections (Ofsted), a national curriculum and performance league tables to inform choice.
