the new right view on education

Question 1

what does new right argue about education?

Answer 1

school should promote social solidarity and specialist skills but also parents should be given more choice in their child’s education

Question 2

1988 education reform act

Answer 2

introduced national curriculum, increased parental choice, standardised testing, parental choice, league tables, OFSTED

Question 3

criticisms of the new right?

Answer 3

some schools may off role students to maintain reputation and status in league tables
the more culture capital a parent has can influence child’s likelihood of being accepted into high league schools