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Education Act 1944
This act established 3 stages of education called the Tripartite system - Primary, Secondary and Further education. This made impact on me as I attended the 3 forms of education, Children were assessed in the 11+ exam as to which type of school suited them best. Academic students went to grammars, technically minded children to technical schools, and the rest to secondary. All pupils had free and compulsary education to the age of 15 and free education to 18 was provided to all who wanted it. -
The Crowther Report 1959
The Crowther Report 1959 looked at education of 15-19 year olds. It also stated that school leaving age should be rasied to 16. As well as this stated that vocational education and other training should be provided for pupils. The Crowther Report made a impact as my education as i studied GNVQ I.T in year 10-11. -
Introduction of CSE 1962
1962 saw the introduction of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE). -
The Plowden Report 1967
Children and their primary school embraced a philosophy of pedagogy. It stated that every child is and 'individual' and develops at his/her own rate. -
Leaving age raised to 16
School leaving age was raised from 15 to 16. -
Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Act was passed to protect men and women on the grounds of sex. -
Race Relations Act 1976
Act was passed to prevent discriminations on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin. -
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher became prime minister of England. -
National Council for Vocational Qualification
Conservative government introduced national vocational qualifications (NVQ) in schools and colleges. These qualifications are work based and reflect the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively. NVQ's made a impact on my education as I studied GNVQ in I.T, which inspired me to progress in a career within I.T. -
I was born :)
I was born at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton. -
Education Reform Act 1988
National curriculam was introduced, in which English, Maths and Science were stated as core subjects. National tests (SATS) were also introduced at 5, 7 and 11 in core subjects. These tests were done a the end of each key stage which were used as a attempt to improve education outcomes for all. League tables were also introduced. -
Ofsted -1992
Establishment of OFSTED to monitor and report on quality in schools. This made impact as schools hd to make sure quality of education was high. -
Brickkiln Primary School
I started Brickkiln Primary School in 1992 which was located in Wolverhampton. Brickkilm Primary School had Infant and Juniors section. This school was about 10 minutes walking distance from my house, I still remember walking through a park to get to my school. -
Smestow Comprehensive School
Smestow School was founded in 1964 under the Staffordshire County Council, which has recently been awarded Specialist Sports College status. I started Smestow School in 1997 til 2004. I did my GCSE's up till 2002 in which i gained 9 A-C's. This is where I studied GNVQ in I.T, which inspired me to progress in a career within I.T. I then went onto 6th form in which I studied A level Punjabi and A level I.T (my I.T was done through Wulfrun College). -
Started GNVQ I.T
Here i started GNVQ I.T at GCSE level. This gave me option to achieve up to equivalent of 4 GCSE's. -
Completed my GCSE's
I completed my GCSE's at Smestow School. Here i gained 9 GCSE'S A - C (including Maths and English). -
Completed A levels
Completed my A levels in which i gained -
B - Punjabi
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The Children Act 2004 - ECM
Every Child Matter was passed in 2004 aimed for all children, what ever their background and give them the support to:- Be healthy
- Stay safe
- Enjoy and achieve
- Make a positive contribution
- Achieve econimic well-being
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University Of Wolverhampton
After completing my A levels at school I went onto university to study Computer Science Bsc(Hons), in which i gained a 2.1. This university is situated 10 minutes away from my house, which meant I actually got to lessons on time. -
Started PGCE ICT
I started my PGCE ICT at Wolverhampton University (walsall campus). Here i will learn ways, in which i will become a effective teacher through using various teaching techniques and other methods.
