Educational policy: lesson 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Define coalition government
A
Two parties which come together to have enough votes
2
Q
Who were the government in 2010-2015?
A
- coalition government
- David Cameron & Nick Clegg
- conservatives & Lib Dem’s
3
Q
What did the coalition government do?
A
- reduced spending
- growth of academies
- introduction of free schools
- abolished EMA
- reduced sure start funding
- free school meals yr1-2
- pupil premium
- raisedhigher education fee
4
Q
What are free schools?
A
- non profit
- state funded and free to attend
- run privately
5
Q
What are the two types of free schools?
A
- studio schools: project based
- university technical college: 14-18 employment based subjects sponsored by higher education
6
Q
What is pupil premium?
A
- schools get more funding for children with free school meals
- £600 per student
7
Q
By how much have academies increased since the coalition government?
A
2010=203
2013=3305
2015=50% of schools in Uk
2021=80% of schools in Uk
8
Q
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the coalition government?
A
Strengths
- improved standards
- attainment gap decrease
- spent less than New Labour
Weaknesses
- regional inequality
- free school meals stretch budget
9
Q
What are the strengths of free schools?
A
- more types of schools= more competition = higher education standards
- greater choice
- can focus on specialisation = more careers to pursue
10
Q
What are the weaknesses of free schools?
A
- set up by middle class parents with economic capital
- govt budget stretches
