Labour Government Policies

Question 1

Whilst there is strong evidence to show that the marketisation of the education system heavily favours the m/c, what did New Labour do?

Answer 1

Introduce policies to try and combat these inequalities

Question 2

Education Maintenance Allowance

Answer 2

Payments to students from LI backgrounds to encourage them to stay on after 16 to gain better qualifications

Question 3

Aim Higher Programme

Answer 3

Raise inspiration of groups who are under-presented in higher education

Question 4

National Literacy Strategy

Answer 4

Literacy & numeracy hours & reducing primary school class sizes, benefits disadvantaged groups

Question 5

Increased Funding for state education

Answer 5

Introduced tuition fees for higher education

Question 6

Criticism of Labours policies

Answer 6

Melissa Benn - They want to improve chances for w/c by introducing EMA, they also were the ones to introduce tuition fees?

Question 7

What does Benn call this?

Answer 7

New Labour Paradox

Question 8

What are City Academies?

Answer 8

Gives a fresh start to struggling inner-city schools, reflects local area better