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May 15, 1547
Education for the rich
Education started off as something only the rich could afford for their children. -
Period: May 15, 1547 to
State Education
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Dec 15, 1547
So called "free" schools
King Edward introduced free schools. However not many children could use them as they need to work to support their familes. -
May 15, 1564
Faith schools became more popular.
However, many children were still unable to attend. -
Sunday School Movement
A school for boys was started in the slums by Robert Raikes. -
Industrial Revolution and Education
The industrial revolution meant that apprentices (learning on the job) were very popular, as businesses had more people working for them. -
Parliament Begins Free Schools
The government began to grant money to building schools for poor children. -
Education funded by taxes
A meeting in Manchester, disucssion based around if education should be funded by state taxes. -
Elementary Education Act
Required schools to be set up where there was a lack of education. Still paid for at this point. This was compulsory for all children under 13, but not compulsory attendance. -
Secondary schools compulsory up to the age of 14
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Education made compulsory up to age 15
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Education made compulsory up to age 16
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School leaving age raised to 18
Gordon Brown anounces that from 2013, the school leaving age will rise from 16 to 18.
