policies questions Flashcards
In what way did the tripartite system reproduce class inequality?
It did so by often placing wealthier students in grammar schools, perpetuating class divisions. Also, working-class kids were more likely to end up in secondary modern schools, limiting opportunities.
Identify two reasons why the comprehensive system did not end educational inequality
Even with comprehensive schools, factors like wealth, location, and parental influence still affected education equality. Also, streaming and setting within these schools can still lead to unequal educational experiences.
Which era of policy introduced market forces in education?
The era of Thatcherism in the 1980s introduced market forces in education.
Outline two positive and three negatives of marketisation
Positives - It can empower parents,
allowing them to choose the best schools for their children. It also leads to schools being more responsive to parents’ and students’ needs.
Negatives - Marketisation can lead to inequality, stress for students, and schools focusing too much on league tables.
Provide two examples of New Labour policies that continued to develop marketisation and two that attempted to reduce inequality
Develop - The introduction of specialist schools and the introduction of tuition fees for university.
Reduce - Introduced policies like Sure Start, EMA, and increased spending on state schools to reduce inequality.
Explain how Coalition policies extended Conservative ones
The Coalition continued privatisation and competition, like Free Schools and increased university tuition fees.
What is meant by the privatisation of education?
Privatisation in education means transferring the control of schools from public to private entities.
Outline two ways that the education system can be a source of profits for private companies
Companies can profit through running private schools and selling educational resources or services.
Give two examples of the globalisation of education policies
Policies like PISA tests and the spread of English as a second language are global examples.
