Equal Opputunity- AIM

Question 1

Education Reform Act 1988 – National Curriculum

conservative

Answer 1

Standardized National Curriculum for all students.
Equal access to core (English, Maths, Science) and foundation subjects.
Standardized testing to measure progress fairly.
Aimed to raise standards and create equal opportunity.

Question 2

Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

Labour

Answer 2

Key Points:

Introduced by Labour Party (Social Democratic ideology).
Up to £30 a week for 16–19-year-olds from low-income families.
Encouraged staying in education after GCSEs.
Reduced financial barriers to further education.

Question 3

City Academies 2000

Answer 3

Key Points:

Introduced by Labour Party (Social Democratic ideology).
Targeted failing inner-city schools.
Gave schools more autonomy over curriculum.
Funded by central government + local businesses.
Aimed to raise standards for disadvantaged groups.

Question 4

Pupil Premium 2011

Answer 4

Key Points:

Introduced by Coalition Government (Conservative & Liberal Democrat – New Right ideology).
Extra funding (£1000–£1500) for disadvantaged pupils.
For free school meals students and looked-after children.
Helped schools improve support/resources.
Aimed to close the attainment gap.