1944 Education Act
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- 1944 EDUCATION ACT
- Education organised into 3 stages: primary, secondary and further
- Made secondary education compulsory
- Leaving age moved up to 16 (in 1918 raised to 14)
- Shows progress as the 1881 Mundella Act made school compulsory for 5-10 year olds
- Why did it take over 30 years?
- Shows progress as the 1881 Mundella Act made school compulsory for 5-10 year olds
- Leaving age moved up to 16 (in 1918 raised to 14)
- 11+ exams to decide if child goes into a grammar school, technical school or secondary modern
- Subjects no longer chosen based on gender
- Boys = woodwork Girls = textiles
- Caused a divide between students
- Provided more options
- Meant all students got a secondary education regardless of age
- However, not all youngsters want this - should not be forced
- However, not all youngsters want this - should not be forced
- Broadened chances of a good job
- Bright children who may be bullied have a place to go
- Helps with social mobility
- May help individuals escape poverty
- May help individuals escape poverty
- Results of state schools schools can be just as good as grammar schools
- Does there need to be a division?
- Not a fair way of testing
- Middle class parents can afford tutors and more resources
- Individuals may struggle academically (dyslexia) but it doesn't mean they lack knowledge
- Some are still developing at 11
- Abolition of fees
- Compulsory sec. ed. makes more people go on to further
- 1970 - over 15% of 17 year olds in school as opposed to 12% in 1962
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