selection and admissions policies Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 types of selection
A
- of ability - entrance tests
- of aptitude - talents
- of faith
2
Q
what arguments are made in favour of selection?
A
allows high flyers to benefit, specialised and focused teaching can take place
3
Q
what is argued against selection?
A
- late developers don’t benefit
- mixed ability fosters social cohesion
- reduced risk of labelling and SFP
- HA can act as inspiration to other students
4
Q
over subscription polices give priority to…
A
- children in care
- pupil premium
- siblings
- catchment area
- faith
5
Q
what does open enrolment polices and parent choice mean?
A
that parents can apply to any state school in any areas and if school is under subscribed they must take the child
- most don’t get their 1st choice
6
Q
what does Tough and Brooks say about Covert selection?
A
backdoor social selection to cherry pick students - discourage w/c from applying e.g. high uniform prices, literature hard to understand, not adverts in poor areas
- faith schools require a letter of spiritual insight
