Education (T3) Flashcards
What was education like before 1918?
Education was mostly provided through LEA’s (local education authorities)
They paid for everything.
What happened to education directly after WW1?
- leaving age of 14
- County colleges to provide vocational (specific) training up to 18
- curriculum would be divided between practical and advanced instruction
In 1931, how many kids were in elementary schools?
5.5 million.
In 1931, how many kids were in secondary schools?
600,000.
In 1931, how many people were in Uni?
30,000.
When was the Butler act?
1944.
What did the butler act bring in?
The tripartite system.
Included T-schools (technical schools), Secondary moderns and Grammar schools.
How did a child get into a grammar school?
- By passing an 11 plus
- It basically showed people thought a child’s ability was fixed at 11
- However, better opportunity for working class children
What % of children went to a secondary modern?
75%
What was the problem with the tripartite sys.
They received less funding and had worse teachers.
What % of children went to a T-school?
Never more than 3%
What was the effect of the Butler act?
Millions of working class children had free and compulsory secondary education. Girls were able to attend secondary schools for the first time.
What did many of the Labour party want?
- They wanted comprehensive schools, where class divisions would be broken down.
- They would eventually get these in 1965.
By the end of the 1950’s, what did many people think about the tripartite sys?
They thought it was unfair and arbitrary.
What makes comprehensives better than the tripartite sys?
- Gives pupils the chance to change streams of attainment
- They could take a greater number of pupils (more funding)
- -Could offer a greater variety of courses?
