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Educational Timeline
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1944 Education Act (Butler Act)
• Put through Parliament by the Education Minister, R,A. Butler.
• Free compulsory education for all children.
• Secondary Education for 11-15 year olds- schools suited to children’s ability with LEA’s reorganising school systems. The 1944 Butler Act was vital as without it there might not have been an education system in the country. The act provided free compulsory education therefore essential as without the act I probably would not have been provided with an education. -
Tripartite System
• The school system organised into Grammar, Secondary and Technical. IQ Tests at Age 11, benefitting Middle Class. The Tripartite system benefitted the Middle Class, which provided a school system that was made available to many. I believe this was significant to my own education as without there wouldn’t be any guarantee that an education system would have been provided for the middle class -
General Certificate in Education
• O-levels and A-levels introduced, replacing the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate.Mainly focused on Grammar Schools but some LEA’s established their own examinations for those not taking GCE’s.
A-Levels were essential in relation to my own education as without them I wouldn’t have been able to go to University. In addition, I undertook my PE A-Level as a fast track option, once again reinforcing my desire of a career in sport as I completed the A-level during Year 11 & 12. -
The Wolfenden Report
• The Wolfenden Report raised the profile of sport among government. Supported sport for all social classes.
The Wolfenden report could be argued to have significance towards my own education due to the report supporting sport for all social classes, Without the report the profile of sport would not be what it is today therefore I may not have had the opportunities that I had as previously sport was viewed to be appropriate for certain social classes. -
Education Act
• LEA’s were legally responsible for all children attending school, parents could also be prosecuted. -
Comprehensive Schools
• Tripartite system abolished. The new Labour government promises to combine pupils of all ability levels by setting up comprehensive schools.
Comprehensive schools combined all ability levels, something which I thrived on during my education which wouldn’t have happened if the Tripartite system hadn’t been abolished. By having mixed ability classes I was often able to take on a leadership or coaching role to my peers which made me realise my desire to pursue a similar career. -
Sports Council Founded
The Sports Council was founded and aimed to raise the standards of performance in sport and physical recreation. Had the motto of: ‘Sport for All’. -
Education Act 1973
Leaving age was raised to 16. Work experience and careers advice was provided for children in their last year of school.
During my schooling, work experience further reinforced my interest in a career focused on sport. I undertook a variety of work experience including coaching, office based, vetinary and PE teacher shadowing. Without the opportunity for this experience and advice, I probably would not have undertaken my chosen career pathway.. -
GCSE's & Inclusive Education
GCSE's replaced the GCE, making a more inclusive education system with their policies including parents evening & annual reports.
GCSE’s were significant in my own education as I was identified as Gifted and Talented to take my PE GCSE as a fast track option. This signalled that sport was an area that I could potentially excel in, without this examination in PE I may have not been identified and encouraged to pursue the pathway further. -
Education Reform Act
Introduction of prescribed national curriculum and subjects introduced by the Thatcher Government. Key stages of assessment were introduced and there was greater appraisal of teacher performance.
The Education Reform Act was essential in terms of the creation of the NC. The NC was significant in my own education as it gave an outline to a well-rounded education, without the NC I would have probably not received such as a broad education and PE may not have even been involved. -
OFSTED
OFSTED introduced to inspect and regulate services which care for children and young people, including those providing education for learners of all ages.
The introduction of OFSTED was vital in regulating education. Without OFSTED, education in the UK would not be regulated therefore High Quality education would not be guaranteed. Both my Primary and Secondary Schools were graded as Outstanding by OFSTED whilst I was attending, demonstrating the high level of education that I received. -
NCPE
Implemented 4 years after the National Curriculum was introduced. Physical Education placed within the foundation subjects and although it was the last to be implemented it gave structure for PE.
The National Curriculum for PE was crucial for me to be where I am today. Without the NCPE there would be no guarantee that Physical Education would be involved in schools therefore I would not have been inspired through my schooling to develop a career in Physical Education. -
Youth Sport Trust
The Youth Sport Trust founded by Sir John Beckwith, gave a vision to create opportunities for all young people to receive quality physical education and sport.
The Youth Sport Trust affected my school sport experience due to the increased amount of opportunities that were provided. Specifically in High School, the youth sport trust funded a leadership programme that was the first full experience that I had of leading sport which inspired me to further my leadership in PE. -
Sport Raising the Game
Sport: Raising the Game was a published white paper document that focused on school sport, giving a structure to the organisation of sport in the UK. The report aimed to raise the profile of sport in school, including providing sporting opportunities after school- partnerships with colleges and universities.This had particular importance as I always attended after-school clubs in primary & secondary school, which fuelled my interest in a sports related career. -
New Labour Government
Tony Blair created a ‘prizes for all’ culture in Physical Education, moving away from competition in PE, resulted in many competitive sports being taken out or modified.
This had a significant impact throughout the country with little focus on competition.During my time at primary school there was an element of prizes for all, however due to my involvement in county sport and out of school clubs I was exposed to competition to progress. -
Specialist Schools
UK government initiative introduced, with 3,000 schools being recognised as specialist schools.
The specialist schools initiative played a significant role in the choice of high school that I went to. Sandbach High School & Sixth Form College had Sports College status which encouraged my parents’ choice due to my interest in sport developing from primary school. -
Hungerford Primary School
I attended Hungerford Primary School, Crewe. It was quite a large school with 450 pupils and a special educational unit attached. Whilst I was at the school OFTSED rated it as Good in the majority of areas. Sport was a focus during my time at the school due to one of the teachers driving it forwards. As well as sports teams there was also a strong athletics team which won the county athletics event during my year 4,5 and 6. This strong focus on sport was the beginning of my interest in sport. -
Every Child Matters
Aimed to reform child services, improving the outcomes for all children and young people. The report has particular significance to my own teaching as without it I would probably not be as aware about safeguarding and inclusion within my lessons. During my undergraduate degree, I became aware of the importance of making all children feel valued and follow the five outcomes for my own teaching; to be healthy, to be safe, to enjoy & be active, positive contribution and economic well-being. -
Started High School
I attended Sandbach Girls High School & Sixth Form College, Sports College. It was an all girls, 11-18 school with 1,500 pupils. The school was in an area of relative social and economic advantage although not significantly. During my education, the school was rated as Outstanding in all four areas by OFSTED. Physical Education was the largest department in the school and was a real focus, with a vast amount of sports teams that competed at all levels including in national competitions. -
Sandbach Sixth Form
I completed my A-Levels at Sandbach Sixth Form College which was attached to my High School. I gained a vast amount of support from my teachers, possibly due to knowing them previously. I was also able to complete my A-Level in Year 11 & 12, this meant that in Year 13 I had a lot of spare time on my timetable which allowed me to assist and shadow the PE department in deliverying lessons and clubs. -
New Coalition Government
Aimed to reform school sport encouraging and providing more competitive sport. It was announced that the Physical Education and Sports Strategy was to be discontinued, ending the School Sport Partnerships (SSPs) in March 2011. During my placement experience, I was able to witness the effect of the SSPs being stopped and the new changes that I will need to follow during my teaching. -
Liverpool John Moores University
I attended Liverpool John Moores University and gained a First Class Honours Degree in Outdoor Education (BSc). The course was mainly practical often involving residential and group days. I also had a crossover with PE involving school placement and delivering events. The balance of the two allowed me to gain a range of experience ideal for the new NC in terms of OAA and competition based delivery due to specifically focusing on the areas during my degree. -
New NC for PE
The new national curriculum for PE has a higher focus on competitive support and aims to; Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities Are physically active for sustained periods of time Engage in competitive sports and activities Lead healthy, active lives. The new national curriculum will be essential for my own teaching as it will be what I will focus on throughout my teacher training. -
University of Wolverhamption
Unviersity of Wolverhampton PGCE PE School Direct Abraham Darby Academy, Telford.
