"We Don’t Need No Education"

Question 1

Introduction:

Answer 1

• Regional specificity and devolution of education systems in the UK.
• Contrasts and complexities in the British education system, reflecting societal divisions.

Question 2

A History of Education:

Answer 2

• Historical provision of education by churches and private institutions.
• Gradual development of diverse schooling options and state involvement in the late 19th century.

Question 3

The 1944 Education Act:

Answer 3

• Introduction of free and compulsory primary and secondary education in England and Wales.
• Division of secondary education into grammar, secondary modern, and technical schools.
• Establishment of comprehensive schools in the 1970s.

Question 4

Education Today:

Answer 4

• Compulsory education from 5 to 18, divided into primary and secondary stages.
• National curriculum and examination systems, including SATs, GCSEs, and A-levels.
• State schools, including comprehensive schools and academies, catering to the majority.
• Regional differences in education systems, private education, and** higher education** options.