Role and function- Social democratic

Question 1

Role- Equality of opportunity

Answer 1

Halsey- MC kids more likely to get into grammar schools, believed a new system should be implemented.
Education maintenance allowance- Gives low income families £30 a week for learning.

Question 2

Role- Prevent wastage of ability

Answer 2

Sure start- Centres to help lower class families to help kids be school ready.

Question 3

Role- Encourage vocational skills

Answer 3

New deal- Reduce unemployment by providing training and voluntary work for NEETs. “gateway” helped with interview skills, if they couldn’t find a job they re-train or do a year volunteering.