When education became compulsory in England and how this has changed overtime.

Question 1

What did the Elementary Education Act 1870 introduce?

Answer 1

Provision of education for children aged 5-13, compulsory from 5 to 10 years until attainment of the ‘educational standard’.

Question 2

What was the school leaving age raised to in 1893?

Answer 2

11 years

Question 3

What was the school leaving age raised to in 1899?

Answer 3

12 years

Question 4

What was the school leaving age raised to in 1921?

Answer 4

14 years

Question 5

What did the Education Act 1944 establish?

Answer 5

Education is free and compulsory for all children within primary and secondary schools between the ages of 5 and 15.

Question 6

What was the school leaving age raised to in 1972?

Answer 6

16 years

Question 7

What did the Education Reform Act 1988 introduce?

Answer 7

Compulsory National Curriculum and standardised assessments at ages 7,11,14 and 16

Question 8

What did the Education and skills Act 2008 introduce?

Answer 8

16-18 year olds in England must stay in education or training.