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1944 Education Act
The 1994 Education Act had established three stages to edcuation: Primary, Secondary and Further Education
--Free and Compulsary Education to 15
--Free education to 18 ( for all who want it)
LEAs had the intenetions to use the "tri-partite" system ( notion that there were 3 types of mind academic, technical and practical) outlined in the Norword Report -
The Crowther Report 1959
THE CR on education to 15-19 year-olds recommended
--raising the school leaving age to 16
--intro to comprehensive schooling to all
--new exam below level to cater for a wider range of students
--a range of 6th form course other than 'A' level
--Expansion of FE and a coherent national system of vocational education and training -
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
In mid 50's and 60's the chidlren of secodnary moders schoools had left without any formal qualifications as examinatio where rare. The CSE graded from 1 to 5 provided (1 being equilvalent to O-level grade C) a sutable target for a wider ability range. -
Newsom Report 1963
The Newsom Report had provided statistical data showing the variation in pupils' reading test scores by school and region, It was found that schools were failing many pupils aged 13 -16 of average and below average ability.
-- The report found many secondary Modern schools to be seriously deficient with proportionally more funding be channelled into the grammar schools. -
The Plowden Report
A review of Children and their Primary schools
Recommendations as a result of the report:
-- widly known for its praise towards "child centre approaches"
--Physical pain should not be inflicted on school children
--Increase for male teachers
-- Primary schools should have a programme for contact betwen schools and home -
School leaving age raised to 16
Post war economic boom was over, unemployement was rising as manufacturing industries declined. It would seem that raising the school age would present less dramatic youth unemployment figures. -
Youth Training Schemes
The Manpower Service Commisions sets-up YTS.
Youth training schemes were set-up as an attempt to tackle the growing problem of youth unemployment -
Discrimination Act
Discrimination on the grounds of gender (1975) or race (1976) became illegal for the first time. -
The Swan Report
to be filled -
Intro of National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
The NVQ accredit competence in the work place, this led schools and college to follow. -
CIty Technology Colleges
intro of CIty Technology Colleges
--11-18 schools partially funded by industry
--run on business line( meaning longer school day)
--offering both vocational and academic curriculum -
Happy Birthday
The day i was born, one of six children and i was just the 4th inline -
Education Reform Act
The Education reform act is regarded by many as the most important piece of legislation since the 1944 'butler' education act.
-- introduction of the National Curriculum
-- core subjects English, Maths and Science yo be taught from 5 -16 years
-- National Test at ages 7, 11 and 14 years.
-- publication of results, allows schools to be competitve (recruting) -
General Certificate of Education
Introduction to GCSE's
--The GCSE replaced the GCE-O-level & CSE qualifications
-- New method of assessing learning development i.e.
coursework, application of knowledge. -
OFSTED established
OFSTED
-- to monitor and report on quality in schools
-- to inlcude school inspections
--research into wider issues:
-- equality, teaching and learning in specific subjects -
The Dearing Review
Created in response to the campaigns against the national curriculum and its testing regime.
-- reccomended a slimmer, less prescribed curriculum
-- a range of academic/vocational pathways for students 14 -19. -
Start Primary school
I started at Yarnfield Primary School (YPS), In 2007 several local schools including YPS joined forces to form the Acock’s Green extended school cluster aiming to engage community and improve opportunities and provision within the area. -
Code of practice for Special Education Needs (SEN)
-A special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) is required in every school -
Tution Fees
Introduction of tutiton Fee's -
Start Secondary School
Start Ninestiles Technology College
-- In 1997 (year before i started) it gained technology college status
-- in 1999 became a foundation school
-- in 2001 i had taken SAT's
--Selected options in year 9 (KS3) preparation for Year 10 (KS4)
-- In 2002 ask if i would like to takes maths GCSE early (didnt)
-- In 2003 had taken my GCSE -
School Standards & Framework Act
Introduction to Education Action Zones (EAZ) to raise educational standards in most challenging areas.
creating new partnerships with business, parents and local authorities
-- LEAs to:
-- promote high standards
-- intervene in weak and failing schools
-- Secretary of state given the power to close failing schools active year as labour government wasted no time in making its mark -
Finished School
Left school at 16 having gained 11 A-C qualifications
-- Completed edexcel intermediate GNVQ in ICT
-- Completed Science double award -
Started HND
Started HND at solihull college ----- -
Started My Degree
Started my top up degree at Birmingham City University -
PGCE Training Course
I start a PGCE training course
