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The Education Act 1944
The education Act 1944 changed the education system for secondary schools in england and wales. This Act introduced the Tripartite system of secondary education, consisting of three different types of schools; grammar schools, technical schools and modern schools.
Secondary education was free for all pupils. -
School leaving age raised to 15!
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School leaving age raised to 16!
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The birth of Indy Bains!!
The day I was born, my grandfather cried as I was the third girl in the family!!!! -
The Education Reform Act 1988
Regarded as the most important legislation since 1944. Provisions were as follows:
*Grant Maintained Schools - remove themselves from LEA and funded by central government.
*Introduction of National Curriculum
*Key Stages introduced - at each key stage a number of objectives to be achieved.
*League tables - publishing exam results of schools.
*Element of choice where parents could specify their preferred choice of school.
This Act had a significant impact on my education. -
Started Nursery at St Pauls Primary School
Situated in Tipton. I went to Nursery and Reception at this school and then left in 1990 to move onto Key Stage 1. In 1992 a new building was built over the other side of the railway line. (I remember the railway line as we had to wait in the car for hours for the trains to pass - well it seemed like hours at that age!!)
The old building has been knocked down and a community centre has been built on the site. -
Lanesfield Primary School - Year 1 (KS1)
I started Lanesfield in year 1 and completed my key stage 2 there by 1996.
I remember having the same teacher all year and in the first few years we would have storytime at the end of day but when we got to year 5 we would play rounders, which i enjoyed as I was a great bowler!
Break and Lunch times were spent playing 'tick on lines' or on the 'monkey-bars'!!
In class we were split up by top, middle and bottom table depending on ability. -
OFSTED - Office for Standards in Education.
OFSTEDs remit is to improve standards of achievement and quality of education through regular independent inspection.
I remember teachers were only stressed and under pressure every four years when OFSTED were due in! -
The Dearing Review, 1993
This report recommended that the national curriculum should be slimmed down and the time given to testing should be reduced. 20% of the teaching timetable should be freed up for use at the discretion of schools. -
Sex Education
The Education Act 1996 ensured that all pupils in secondary education are provided with a programme of sex education, including education about AIDS, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
This does not form part of the National Curriculum and parents have a right to remove their children from this provision. -
Parkfield High School - Year 7, KS3
I stayed on at Parkfields until 2001 when I completed my GCSEs. Starting high school was very different to primary school. We had form class every morning and afternoon and a PHE lesson (now known as PSHE). Subjects were split in set groups and teaching methods were very traditional and boring in most classes!
Food and drink was not allowed in class.
Taken and passed a total of 11 GCSEs.
Parkfields is now in the process of becoming an academy. -
Careers Education
The Education Act 1997 required all pupils in key stages 3 and 4 to be provided with a programme of careers education. This does not form part of the National Curriculum but is a statutory entitlement for all pupils. -
Introduction of A/S Levels
The most recent changes to A Levels began in 2000, when the government introduced curriculum 2000 which split the A Level into two parts; the AS and A2 examinations. My year was the 2nd year to take part in AS levels, I didnt understand the point of them! -
Parkfield High - Post 16, A Levels
I stayed on at Parkfields sixth form to complete my A Levels. I had to do A/S Levels which I did not fully understand the point of! I felt that I was led to believe AS Levels were not so important as I was told I could drop them at the end of the year! I think this was one of the reasons why I didnt try so hard. I started with Maths, Business Studies and ICT but dropped out on maths before the end of my first year.
I think A Levels were the hardest exams I have had to take. -
University of Wolverhampton - Computing and Business Degree
Completed my degree in 2006. University life was brilliant! Teaching methods are very traditional throughout, and attendance was never monitored. Tuition fee's were always a pain no thanks to John Major!! -
Every Child Matters
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PGCE Teacher Training!
To be completed in 8 months time..I cant wait when its finally over!
Teaching methods have finally changed! Subject material taught in a personalised manner, meeting every individual's needs.
Bursary recieved which covers tuition fees...woohoo!!
