Historical Development of Education and the purpose of education for knowledge or preparation
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The Education Bill
removed the distinction between elementary and secondary education to abolish fee paying. -
Butler Education Act
reforms opportunities for children and young people in education. -
School leaving age raised to 15
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The Plowden Report
Emphasised a more child-centred approach based on the individual growth of a child. -
Labour Prime Minister, James Callaghan speech about educational aims
James Callaghan acknowledged the links between standards in education and economic prosperity. -
The Education Reform Act
introduced a ten subject traditional academic curriculum. -
1993 boycott of Standard Assessment Tests
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1997 Dearing Report
Hinchcliffe, (2008) recognised a link between education and economic prosperity. -
White Paper Excellence in Schools
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Basic english and maths failures
Confederation of British Industry, urgent action to tackle the UK education system. -
Leitch Review of Skills
Tasked in 2004 with considering the UK's long term skills. As UK skills remain weak by international standards, in turn, holding back productivity, growth and social justice. -
Green Paper Raising expectations
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Post 1992 scrap Philosophy courses
These courses scrapped due to low application rates, lack of interest in the subject and dwindling student numbers.
