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The Education Act
This act established three stages of education (primary, secondary and further education) and was steered through Parliament by the Education Minister, R.A. Butler. It is also provided free education up to the age of 18. -
The Education Reform Act
This provided a National Curriculum stating that core subjects (English, Maths and Science) must be taught from 5-16. This act also introduced national testing (SATs) at 5, 7 and 11. This act was fronted by Kenneth Baker -
Education (Schools) Act established OfSTED
Ofsted inspect and regulate services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages. -
Born
Born at Manor Hospital, Walsall -
Started Primary School
Started attending St. Michaels C of E Primary School, Pelsall -
Introduction of Academies
Academies were first announced in a speech by David Blunkett, then Secretary of State for Education and Skills, in 2000.He said that their aim was "to improve pupil performance and break the cycle of low expectations." -
Began playing football for Pelsall Villa
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Every Child Matters
Its main aims are for every child, whatever their background or circumstances, to have the support they need to ,stay safe, be healthy enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well-being -
Became a Playground Leader
I became a Playground Leader at St. Michael's Primary School. For this role I had to organise activities, with other leaders, that students could take part in during break and dinner time. -
Began playing cricket for Walsall Cricket Club
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Started Secondary School
I chose to attend Shelfield Sports and Community Academy. A big pull in this decision was the brand new sporting facilities that the school had. -
Became a Sports Leader
I became a Sports Leader at Shelfield Community Academy. This role entailed entering Primary schools and delivering Physical Education lessons to their students. -
Shelfield dropped their specialist sports college status
Shelfield Sports & Community Academy dropped their specialist status and became Shelfield Community Academy. -
The Importance of Teaching
Education Secretary Michael Gove introduced The Importance of Teaching. This stated that Academies do not have to follow the National Curriculum or employ qualified teachers. -
Attended University
I attended the University of Wolverhampton to study Sport Studies. -
Volunteered as a PE Teaching Assistant
I volunteered as a PE Teaching Assistant one day a week at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy. -
Became a Learning Support Assistant
I became a Learning Support Assistant at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy working closely with a year seven student with SEND. -
Started PE PGCE Course
I started a PE PGCE course at the University of Wolverhampton.
