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First woman earning Ph.D in Mathematics
Winifred Edgerton Merrill got her Ph.D at Columbia University. -
University of Wales Act
This extended employment rights to graduates of the University of Wales. -
Free school milk
A third of a pint a day was allowed for all ages under 18. -
First education act
The "Butler Act" set the structure of the post-war system of state education. -
First woman earning Ph.D in Mathematics and Education
Grace Alele-Williams got her Ph.D at The University of Chicago. -
Free school milk stopped
Labour goverment stopped free school milk in secondary schools. -
School milk stopped altogether
Margaret Thatcher stopped schools giving children under 7 school milk, getting the nickname, "Milk Snatcher Thatcher". -
School leaving age raised
It had been announced in 1964, but not put into action until 1971. -
O-levels and CSE replaced with 16+ exams
This became the biggest shake exam shake up for over 10 years. -
Education for all
This came from the Swann report. -
National curriculum set out structure of tests and leaugue tables
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The School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Act
This gave the statutory requirements for teachers' pay and conditions maintained schools in England and Wales. -
Selection becomes specialisation education act
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I began primary school
I started Havergal Church of England Primary School. -
My brother started school.
I became his protector for all things, and the competition started for him to always get at least the same grades as me. -
I began High School
I started at Cheslyn Hay Sports and Community High School. -
Left high school
After getting an A* in my Mathematics GCSE, i was looking forward to start it at A-level. -
Began university
I started my mathematics with secondary education at wolverhampton university. -
My Africa Visit
I went to Africa to meet adults and children living with nothing. This was a life changing trip.