Educational Policy Flashcards
Which piece of legislation created a nationwide elementary level of state funded education for children between the ages of 5-13?
1870 Education Act
Which piece of legislation introduced local education authorities and lead to a more standardised education system nationwide?
1902 Education Act
Which piece of legislation raised the leaving age from 12 to 14
1918 Education Act
Which act of legislation introduced the tripartite system and compulsory education up to the age of 15?
The Butler act or The Education Act 1944
Which act raised the leaving age from 15-16
The 1962 Education Act
What year was the Education Reform act ?
1988
What was the 1988 reform act focussed on?
Marketisation, privatisation, competition
Which branch of political thought heavily influenced the 1988 education reform act?
Neoliberalism
How did New Labour attempt to improve equality of access?
Education Action Zones
Education Maintenance Allowance
Increased Nursery education
How did the Conservative - Lib Dem coalition attempt to raise school standards?
Tougher performance standards and exam reform
Which government introduced Ebacc and Pupil Premium
2010-15 coalition government
When were league tables introduced in the UK?
1992
When were the PISA league tables introduced internationally?
2000
What does PISA stand for?
Programme for International Student Assessment
Which policies does Diane Ravitch argues creates a two tiered system of schools? What are some examples of these types of policies?
Policies that increase competition
1988 reform act
1992 introduction of league tables
2000 introduction of PISA tables
