Educational Policies

Question 1

What is The Tripartite System ?

Answer 1

• Two main types of secondary ; Grammar & Secondary modern, selection done by the 11+ exams / most MC children attended Grammar schools, whereas most WC children attended the Secondary modern

Question 2

What is the Comprehensive System ?

Answer 2

• Introduced in 1965, it abolished the 11+ exams and all pupils attended the same local comprehensive school

Question 3

What are the Marketisation Policies ?

Answer 3

• League tables / good results encourage the best ( MC pupils ), less successful schools end up with the less able students ( WC pupils )

• Funding formula / schools are funded on how many pupils they recruit, good schools get more money allowing them to improve staffing and resources

Question 4

What are the New Labour Policies ?
1997-2010

Answer 4

• Aim to reduce inequality in education
1) Education Action Zones
2) Aim Higher Payments
3) Education Maintenance Allowance for poorer 16-18 year olds
4) Increased funding for state education

Question 5

What are the Conservative Policies ?
POST 2010

Answer 5

• Reducing the role of the state, moving away from the comprehensive system
1) Academies / all schools become academies, some privately-owned, some funded by the government
2) Free schools / state-funded but set up and run by parents, teacher, religious groups or businesses
3) Spending cuts / Sure start, EMA, school buildings, salaries etc
4) Grammar schools / reintroduction by the government