The Social Democratic Approach

Question 1

Role & Function 1:
To promote and reinforce a culture of ‘equality of opportunity’, for ALL in relation to social class
Halsey

Answer 1

New system should be implemented to provide greater equality of opportunity

Scheme applicable to students aged between 16 and 19, whose parents had a certain lower level of taxable income
Designer to encourage students to stay in education and get higher qualifications than GCSEs
£650,000 - 45%

Question 2

Role & Function 1:
To promote and reinforce a culture of ‘equality of opportunity’, for ALL in relation to social class
EMA

Answer 2

Scheme applicable to students aged between 16 and 19, whose parents had a certain lower level of taxable income
Designer to encourage students to stay in education and get higher qualifications than GCSEs
£650,000 - 45%

Question 3

Role & Function 2:
To promote and reinforce a culture of ‘equality of opportunity’, for ALL in relation to ethnicity
City Academics

Answer 3

Improve diction for black and minority ethnic students in a number of ways.
Boost innovation and raise standards.
Ofsted identified ‘failing’ schools order to improve the quality of the education in these areas

Question 4

Role & Function 2:
To promote and reinforce a culture of ‘equality of opportunity’, for ALL in relation to ethnicity
Curriculum 2000

Answer 4

Greater flexibility as it allows students to mix of academic and vocational courses
Coursework - organised more dominated with females

Question 5

Role & Function 3: Prevent wastage of ability
COMPENSATORY Education and
Sure Start

Answer 5

One stop shops in disadvantaged areas, bringing early years, health and family support services - one of the new labours most popular and successful policies
Multi department programme of early intervention for under 4s
10 year childcare strategy in 2004 changed focus

Question 6

Role & Function 4: Encourage the teaching of ‘meaningful’ vocational skills to prepare students for work
New Vocationalism and the 15-19 Diploma

Answer 6

Known as middle path qualifications, new qualification in England designed to provide people between 14-19
Focused on combining general and vocational qualifications aimed at range of students
Equip young people with the skills employers need and the ability to go on learning throughout their lives