New Right Role and Function of Education

Question 1

Improves
standards
through
reducing state involvement & increasing
parentocracy
CHUBB AND MOE

Answer 1

Failure of State Schools:
🚫 State schools fail disadvantaged students & don’t prepare them for the economy.
Private vs. State Schools:
💡 Private schools are seen as offering higher quality education.
Parentocracy:
🏠 Parental Vouchers → Parents can choose schools, creating competition & improving quality.
Less Government Control:
⚖️ Reduce government power, give more control to parents, making schools more responsive.

Question 2

Key Elements of the Education Reform Act

Answer 2

National Curriculum:
📚 Centralized curriculum, ensuring all students have the same key knowledge & skills.
League Tables:
📊 Schools ranked publicly based on their exam results to encourage competition.
Parental Choice & Open Enrollment:
🎓 Parents can choose any school, and schools compete for students & funding.
Ofsted:
🧐 Ofsted inspects schools regularly & holds them accountable for quality.