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Survey of male and female education in secondary schools, concluded that there was a "general deficiency" in the provision of secondary education for girls.
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The act gave 9 'Public' schools independence from the Crown, government or church. It established a board of governors for each school and gave them responsibility for their administration and curriculum development.
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Launced by Maria Grey and her sister Emily Shirreff after they pointed out the shortage of education for women in England.The Union aimed to establish good and cheap day schools for all classes of girls above 11. This was the leading force behing the opening of the Girls Public Day School Company (GDPSC) later to become the Girls Day School Trust.
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Became the parents to ensure that children received elementary instruction in the 3 R's. Shool attendance committees were created. Poor Law Guardians are now able to help the poor pay for school fees.
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Care, education and training for the mentally ill.
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Subject based National Curriculum introduced.
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School leaving age is raised to 14 with no exemptions. Pupils can choose to stay in education until 18.
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Woman are now able to be educated to become Vets and Lawyers.
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The framework for the English education system is set, replacing all previous legislation. Compulsary attendence for all 5-15 years olds.
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More University places available for those studying Science.
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GCEs introduced in England, Wales and Ireland.
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Women teachers to recieve equal pay.
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Gave LEAs responsibilities for children not receiving education or in need of care and control.
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Men and Women protected from discrimination in employment, training and Education.
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Many changes over this time span including enforcement of National Curriculum, standard settings for ITT courses and increaase in national testing. Proposals for performance linked pay resulted in teacher strikes in 1985.
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M. Thatcher becomes Prime Minister.
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Report published showing concerning figures for women entering engineering and science professions. A number of initiatives suggested to improve the situation.
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DES updated curriculum. All LEAs expected to LEAs to draw up policies consistent with the government's recommendations.
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General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE): replaced GCE O Level and CSE.
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First GCSE examinations take place. My Mum took the exams at St. Hilda's C of E school in Liverpool.
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Major act which establishes National Curriculum, assessment methods and key stages.
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I started Gwladys Street Nursery School in Liverpool.
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Transferred provision of student loans to the private sector.
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City academies established to improve pupil performance.
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I joined Belvdere GDST, an independent school in Liverpool. As a fee paying school, I was awarded a Scholarship under the Open Access scheme.
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City academies to be called 'Academies'.
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My secondary school becomes the first independent school in england to become and academy. The school specialises in science and modern foreign languages. Selection is now limited to 10% of students. HSBC becomes the main sponsor (as well as government funding).
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National Curriculum no longer compulsary in Academies. Currently 203 academies in England.
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As of November 2013, there are 3444 academies in England.
