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The Butler Act
The Butler Act in 1944 aimed to remove the inequalities in the education system by providing free compulsory education to the age of fifteen and free education to the age of eighteen. The 11+ exam still remained which grouped the children into three schools; grammar, technical and comprehensive. Grouping children into these three groups based on one exam still brought some inequality. Some children gained a place at a grammar school but had to reject the place due to extra costs. -
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History of Education
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Crowther Report
The Crowther report recommended raising the school leaving age from fifteen to sixteen. The report also aimed to provide further education for school leavers alongside work. -
Certificate of Secondary Education
The certificate of secondary education (CSE) was introduced. -
Newsom Report
The Newsom Report also referred to as the ‘Half our Future’, introduced the idea of coursework for those who were below average. -
1965 Circular
A government policy was issued in 1965 by the Department of Education and Science, requesting the Local Education Authorities to abolish the 11+ exam and convert secondary schools into comprehensive schools. -
The Plowden Report
Due to the abolition of the 11+ exams (except some grammar schools) the pressure on primary schools preparing children for these exams was reduced. This allowed a more child centred approach in teaching. It also allowed the incorporation of sports days and environmental factors in learning and development. -
1970 Circular
In 1970 the Local Education Authorities were given the opportunity to decide whether they wanted to convert secondary schools into comprehensive. Some may say that this was an attempt my Margaret Thatcher to stop the conversion of secondary schools, as no funding would be given to the converted schools. -
School Leaving Age Raised to 16
In 1972 the school leaving age was raised from fifteen to sixteen. This allowed more children to remain in education and leave with a qualification as well as prevent child exploitation. -
Manpower Services
Introduction of Youth Training Schemes to tackle the high unemployment levels after children had left school. -
Sex Discrimination Act
The Sex Discrimination Act aimed to promote equality between men and women. People should not be discriminated based on their marital status. -
The Great Debate in Education
The Great Debate may be seen as the starting point for the National Curriculum. James Callaghan the prime minister at the time claimed that the informal teaching methods were failing the children outside of education. -
Race Relations Act
The Race Relations Act enforced the Sex Discrimination Act and aimed to prevent discrimination based on race or belief. -
Warnock Report
Mary Warnock laid the foundations for special educational needs -
Special Education Act
An act also referred to as SEN which took into consideration the learning difficulties of pupils and how they could be helped with special educational needs. -
The trialling of 16+ examinations
The trialling of 16+ examinations by combing O levels with certificate of secondary education (CSE). -
The National Council for Vocational Qualifications
The National Council for Vocational Qualifications promoted national vocational qualifications (NVQ’s), which were work based qualifications. -
City Technology Colleges
Introduced schools which were partially funded by industry. -
Task Group on Assessment & Testing
The introduction of levels and targets to monitor the progress made by pupils. -
Education Reform Act
This was an attempt to improve the educational needs, by introducing a compulsory national curriculum. This had to be taught from the ages of 5-16 and outlined the topics that should be taught.
Introduction of SATs (standard assessments tests) for 5,7 and 11 year olds to measure the progress made by schools. -
Introduction of GCSE's
Introduction of GCSE’S replaced previous methods of assessments and learning. -
Ofsted
Establishment of Ofsted who would inspect schools. -
DES became DfE
Department of Education & Science (DES) became the Department for Education (DfE) -
My Birth
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Teacher Training Agency
Takes control of funding and quality of teacher training though the Department of Education. -
Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs
Identified the need of a special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO). Following the special educational act in 1981. -
Disability Discrimination Act
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Nursery
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Started Primary School
Devonshire Junior School -
Education Act
Introduced student tuition fees. Key stage one classes reduced in number to thirty. -
School Standards and Framework Act
Raising standards in underachieving schools. -
The Crick Report
Introduced Citizenship into the National Curriculum. The Crick Report impacted my education as I had to study Citizenship through PSHE (personal, social and health education) at secondary school. In my view this was a positive impact as I was able learn about the political system and my role as a responsible citizenship. -
Race Relations Amendment Act
The act was amended to reinforce that an individual should not be discriminated based on race, colour, nationality or ethnic origin. -
DfE became DfES
DfE (Department for Education) became DfES (Department for Education and Skills) -
Special Educational Needs and Disability Act
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Citizenship
Citizenship made compulsory in the national curriculum. -
Laming Report
The Victoria Cimbié Inquiry Report
Every Child Matters -
The Children Act: Every Child Matters
Provide extra curricular activities. -
Started Secondary School
Holly Lodge High School -
Education Act
Inspection of schools, nurseries, day care centres and training of teachers. -
DCSF and DIUS
DfES branched into DCSF (Department for Children, Schools and Families ) and DIUS (Department for Innovation, Universities and Skill) -
Changes in the National Curriculum
Changes for year 7. -
Education and Skills Act
School leaving age rasied from sixteen to eighteen. -
Started Sixth Form
Sandwell Academy -
Started University
University of Wolverhampton -
Changes in the National Curriculum
