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Education Act 1944
Education Act 1944 the 'Butler Act' set the structure of the post-war system of state education. This included the modern-split of primary and secondary education that we see today and is the system that I myself have gone through. The leaving age was also raised to 15.
The 'Tripartite system' was also introduced. Depending on the results a child gained from taking the Eleven Plus exam. -
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The history of Education
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The Percy Report
Policy makers are becoming more convinced of the importance of science and technology.
The Percy Report of 1945 recommended the transformation of some technical colleges into universities, and the establishment of 'institutes of technology'. -
Shortage of Teachers
The effects of the second world war and the rise in school leaving age led to a shortage of teachers. Therefore in 1945, an emergency training programme was introduced. -
The Barlow Report
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. -
School leaving age
School leaving age is raised to 15. -
General Certificate of Education (GCE) introduced
The General Certificate of Education (GCE) is an academic qualification that was introduced in 1951, replacing the School Certificates. The GCE traditionally comprised two levels: the Ordinary Level (O Level) and the Advanced Level (A Level). More recently examination boards also offer an intermediate third GCE level, the Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS Level) replacing the earlier Advanced Supplementary level - All three of which I have gained during my own educational career. -
The Gurney-Dixon Report (1954) Early Leaving
Equality and Inequality in Education PolicyPhysics Today - Women in Physics Survey
One of the points summarised in this report includes: sixth form courses should be expanded, with more science facilities for girls. The social aspect of increasing awareness for the science subjects particularly for girls is still an issue that surrounds science today. But it is a stigma which has significantly been improved upon since the early days. -
1962 Education Act
In the years following World War II, most Local Education Authorities (LEAs) paid students' tuition fees and also provided a maintenance grant to help with living costs; this did not have to be repaid. The Education Act 1962 made it a legal obligation for all LEAs to give full time university students a maintenance grant.
At present during my teacher training I recieve a maintenance grant, without which I would find difficult to pay for living costs and learning materials. -
School Leaving age is raised to 16
This is the age that I left school as it was compulsory to do so. I then sought further education elsewhere in college -
1976 Education Act
The 1976 Education Act abolished the tripartite education system of grammar and secondary modern schools in England and Wales.
I myself attended a comprehensive school as were many of the schools in my area. In fact they are so common in my area I didn't know the difference between comprehensive or grammar as I had never been exposed to grammar schools and do not know anyone who has been to one. -
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE): common 16+ exam system replaced GCE O Level and CSE.
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The National Curriculum
This year the government introductes the National Curriculum and associated assessment procedures.
The National Curriculum has become the main framework for learning and assessment in English Education and influenced both my education growing up and what I shall me learning to teach. -
SATS introduced to seven year olds
Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) are brought in at state schools for all seven year olds. I took these at my second primary school (3 in total) -
A* grade is invented and year 6 SATS introduced.
An A* grade is invented at GCSE to help distinguish between the top candidates. SATS are also introduced for 11 year olds. I gained a double A*A* at GCSE science even though I was predicted BB. Ironically, science at school was my weakest subject, I always got the lower mark for science SATs than English or Maths. My year 11 science teacher completely changed my view on science. -
I attend Primary School
I attended three primary schools, including a private school. -
Education Act 1996
The Education Act 1996 requires all maintained schools to offer courses in religious education, but parents can opt their children out of the subject. Secondary schools must also offer a sex education programme. R.E was one of my favourite subjects at school especially concerning human rights. This value has proven useful when considerering areas within science where morals and ethics should be considered. -
SATS for 14 year olds introduced
A third SAT exam is created for all 14 year olds in the country. More education laws also ensure all older pupils are given courses in careers education. -
A level rehaul
A major overhaul of A-levels sees each course broken down into six modules, three of which are sat a year earlier at the new AS level.
The A levels I took consisted of 6 modules and allowed me to keep an AS level without carrying onto A level for one subject. However six modules did mean a heavy workload consisting of coursework and exams. -
Colmers Farm School
I began secondary school in 2002. Whilst here my GCSE options were Music, French, History. -
Left Colmers School and Sports college
Gained very good GCSE grades especially in Science. -
First attended college 2007-2010
I went to North East Worcestershire College. Here I took A level Maths, Physcis, Chemistry and an AS level in Environmental studies. I found the college environment completely different to school, and I had to retake a year. -
Introducing A* to A level
A level exam marking criteria are adapted to include a new A* grade similar to that at GCSE. I just missed out a year on this new change. -
14 year old SATs scrapped
Unpopular SATs for 14 year olds are scrapped, along with the science exam for 11 year olds -
University of Glamorgan 2010-2013
I began University this year and graduated this year in BSc (Hons) Observational Astronomy, (originally Astronomy & Astrophysics). -
Coalition agreement
The coalition announces an overhaul of the curriculum, with more focus to be placed on British history and great works of literature.
