Creation of the Circular 10/65

?
View mindmap
  • Reasons for Circular 10/65
    • Problems with the Butler Act
      • Tripartite education system was segregated
      • Secondary modern students rarely went to university
      • Working class students could not break class barriers
      • Social change context of 1960s meant people wanted equality
    • Crosland
      • Strong beliefs about fairness
      • Aimed to "destroy every last f******g grammar school"
      • Part of the reforming Labour government
      • Saw unfairness of old system
    • Labour Government
      • Promoted social change so people saw unfairness of old system
      • Created a shift in attitudes
      • Employed liberals eg Crosland
    • Robbins Report
      • Higher education could not be reformed without secondary education reforms
      • Highlighted issues with higher education
      • Stimulated the need for change

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar History resources:

See all History resources »See all Modern Britain - 19th century onwards resources »