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Education Timeline since 1944
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1944 Education Act (The Butler Act)
A major act which replaced almost all previous education legislation. Replaced the Board of Education with the Ministry of Education. Introduced The Tripartite System of secondary education and made secondary education free for all pupils. -
1945 Percy Report
Recommended the transformation of some technical colleges into universities, and the establishment of 'institutes of technology. -
1946 Barlow Report
The Barlow Report of 1946 on 'Scientific Manpower' identified a critical shortage of scientists and recommended an 'ambitious programme of university expansion'. This would be funded by the Exchequer and would double the annual output of science graduates. -
1946 The School Milk Act
It provided free milk (1/3 pint) in schools to all children in the United Kingdom under the age of 18 until 1968 when Harold Wilson’s Government withdrew free milk from secondary schools. This policy was extended in 1971 when Margaret Thatcher (then secretary of state for education) withdrew free school milk from children over seven. -
1951 GCE and A-level examinations introduced for pupils at Grammar Schools
1951 General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-levels and A-levels are introduced, replacing the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate. These were primarily grammar school exams. Some education authorities established their own leaving examinations for youngsters not taking GCEs. -
1955 Underwood Report
Maladjusted children recommended that LEAs should set up Child Guidance Services. -
1959 Crowther Report
15-18 Recommended raising the school leaving age to 16 and the provision of further education for 15-18 year olds. It questioned the value of day release provision for apprenticeships. -
1962 Intro of The Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
Was a school leaving qualification awarded in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
It was introduced to provide a qualification available to all schoolchildren distinct from the GCE (O-Levels) aimed at the more able pupils, mostly at grammar and independent schools rather than secondary modern schools, aiming for places at a university. -
1963 Newsom Report
A government report , which looked at the education of average and below average children. Entitled "Half our Future" the report argued that the future of the country depended on better education for those of below average ability. -
1965 Circular 10/65
A Government circular issued in 1965 by the Department of Education and Science (DES) to Local Education Authorities (LEAs) to converting their secondary schools to the Comprehensive System. To end the Eleven Plus examination, to eliminate separation in secondary school education. -
1970 Circular 10/70
Conservative government circular withdrawing Labour's circular 10/65. LEAs were no longer compelled to go comprehensive. -
1972 School leaving age rises to 16 for all children
1972 School leaving age rises to 16 for all children -
1975 Sex Discimination Act
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1976 Race Relations Act
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1976 Callaghan's Speech
James Callaghan, Labour Prime Minister - spoke at Ruskin College - The Great Debate in Education -
1979 First education act of Thatcher government
To repeal the laws that promote comprehensive schools -
1980 Assisted Places Scheme
Gifted children are given funding to attend private and public schools thus subsidising the income of independent schools -
1983 - I was born
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My Education Timeline
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1984 Education (Grants and Awards) Act
Introduced Education Support Grants (ESGs) - central government funds given to LEAs for specific purposes. -
1986 GCSE replaces GCE
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) common 16+ exam system replaced GCE O Level and CSE. -
1988 Education Reform Act New Right
Government introduces National Curriculum which all children must study. This is a list of subjects and what must be taught. -
1988 Education Reform Act SATs
Standardised Assessment Test (SATS) introduced and children are tested at 7, 11, 14, and GCSE -
1989 - I join Nursary Greet School
Joined the primary school where a lot of my parents' friends children attended. -
1990 ‘Top Up’ loans
For students sees gradual erosion of student grant system -
1990 St Johns CofE School - Primary Year 3
Moved at the age of eight to a primary school with beter education standards ad slightly closer to home -
1994 A* examinations introduced at GCSE
For the better candidates -
1995 - SATS and 11 +
End of key stage 2 tests and Grammar school test 11+ -
1995 Handsworth Grammar School Secondary
Attended after passing 11+ -
1996 Education (Student Loans) Act
extended the provision of student loans. -
1997 My SATS and GCSE choices
Choice between:
Geography/History
Business Studies.
French/German. -
1997 ‘New’ Labour under Tony Blair elected,
Education Education Education ... -
1999 Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Pilot schemes aimed at greater take-up of and achievement in post-16 education. -
2000 GCSE and A'level choices
Making choices based upon the subjects I did well in - Computing, Biology, Mathes, Design Technology -
2000 Handsworth Grammar School Sixth Form
After completing my GCSEs moving on to the 6th Form at my school. -
2000 Reform of ‘A’ level exams
into 6 unit modules with AS for 17 year olds -
2001 Applying for univesity places (UCAS, personal statements)
Applied to many univesities and had conditional offers. -
2002 De Montfort University
Attended after going through clearing -
2003 Every Child Matters
Government published a Green Paper called Every Child Matters. This was published alongside the formal response to the report into the death of Victoria Climbié, the young girl who was horrifically abused and tortured, and eventually killed by her great aunt and the man with whom they lived. -
2004 University top-up fees MPs voted -
By a small majority - to allow universities to charge variable fees. -
2004 Industrial Placement Year
As part of HONS degree and industrial placement year was to be done. -
2006 Graduation from De Montfort University
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2006 Sabbatical Year out
Became the Vice President and Full time sabbatical of a National Organisation, helping cross cultural community cohesion and helping societies at uni develop. Helping with finance, marketing and communication. -
2008 Employed at Bank of New York Mellon (6 months)
After 6 months of temping - first proper job as a Fund Accountant Back Office. -
2008 Employed at Deutsche Bank
Moved back to Birmingham and started in Middle Office and Supporting Front Office (trading desk) in Swaps. -
2010 PGCE at University of Wolverhampton
Needed to make a difference.
