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A major act which replaced almost all previous education legislation. Replaced the Board of Education with the Ministry of Education. Introduced The Tripartite System of secondary education and made secondary education free for all pupils.
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Recommended the transformation of some technical colleges into universities, and the establishment of 'institutes of technology.
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The Barlow Report of 1946 on 'Scientific Manpower' identified a critical shortage of scientists and recommended an 'ambitious programme of university expansion'. This would be funded by the Exchequer and would double the annual output of science graduates.
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It provided free milk (1/3 pint) in schools to all children in the United Kingdom under the age of 18 until 1968 when Harold Wilson’s Government withdrew free milk from secondary schools. This policy was extended in 1971 when Margaret Thatcher (then secretary of state for education) withdrew free school milk from children over seven.
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1951 General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-levels and A-levels are introduced, replacing the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate. These were primarily grammar school exams. Some education authorities established their own leaving examinations for youngsters not taking GCEs.
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Maladjusted children recommended that LEAs should set up Child Guidance Services.
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15-18 Recommended raising the school leaving age to 16 and the provision of further education for 15-18 year olds. It questioned the value of day release provision for apprenticeships.
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Was a school leaving qualification awarded in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
It was introduced to provide a qualification available to all schoolchildren distinct from the GCE (O-Levels) aimed at the more able pupils, mostly at grammar and independent schools rather than secondary modern schools, aiming for places at a university. -
A government report , which looked at the education of average and below average children. Entitled "Half our Future" the report argued that the future of the country depended on better education for those of below average ability.
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A Government circular issued in 1965 by the Department of Education and Science (DES) to Local Education Authorities (LEAs) to converting their secondary schools to the Comprehensive System. To end the Eleven Plus examination, to eliminate separation in secondary school education.
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Conservative government circular withdrawing Labour's circular 10/65. LEAs were no longer compelled to go comprehensive.
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1972 School leaving age rises to 16 for all children
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James Callaghan, Labour Prime Minister - spoke at Ruskin College - The Great Debate in Education
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To repeal the laws that promote comprehensive schools
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Gifted children are given funding to attend private and public schools thus subsidising the income of independent schools
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Introduced Education Support Grants (ESGs) - central government funds given to LEAs for specific purposes.
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General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) common 16+ exam system replaced GCE O Level and CSE.
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Government introduces National Curriculum which all children must study. This is a list of subjects and what must be taught.
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Standardised Assessment Test (SATS) introduced and children are tested at 7, 11, 14, and GCSE
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Joined the primary school where a lot of my parents' friends children attended.
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For students sees gradual erosion of student grant system
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Moved at the age of eight to a primary school with beter education standards ad slightly closer to home
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For the better candidates
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End of key stage 2 tests and Grammar school test 11+
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Attended after passing 11+
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extended the provision of student loans.
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Choice between:
Geography/History
Business Studies.
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Education Education Education ...
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Pilot schemes aimed at greater take-up of and achievement in post-16 education.
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Making choices based upon the subjects I did well in - Computing, Biology, Mathes, Design Technology
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After completing my GCSEs moving on to the 6th Form at my school.
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into 6 unit modules with AS for 17 year olds
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Applied to many univesities and had conditional offers.
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Attended after going through clearing
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Government published a Green Paper called Every Child Matters. This was published alongside the formal response to the report into the death of Victoria Climbié, the young girl who was horrifically abused and tortured, and eventually killed by her great aunt and the man with whom they lived.
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By a small majority - to allow universities to charge variable fees.
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As part of HONS degree and industrial placement year was to be done.
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Became the Vice President and Full time sabbatical of a National Organisation, helping cross cultural community cohesion and helping societies at uni develop. Helping with finance, marketing and communication.
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After 6 months of temping - first proper job as a Fund Accountant Back Office.
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Moved back to Birmingham and started in Middle Office and Supporting Front Office (trading desk) in Swaps.
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Needed to make a difference.
