Conservative polices, education reform act 1988

Established for pupils aged 5-16 years old. Core subjects of English, maths and science were to occupy 30-40% of teaching time.

National curriculum

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Parents could send their children to any non-selective school that had places.

open enrolment

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tests in english, maths and science for ages 7,11,14 and 16.

sats

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Focused on sats, gcse's and A levels to publish which schools were performing well.

league tables

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inspections every 4 years to ensure standards are kept

ofsted

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partly sponsored by industry, bought in more IT and links with businesses.

city technology colleges

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aimed to be local centers of excellence in their specialism and had private sponsors from that field.

specialist schools

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Parents could send their children to any non-selective school that had places.

open enrolment

tests in english, maths and science for ages 7,11,14 and 16.

Focused on sats, gcse's and A levels to publish which schools were performing well.

inspections every 4 years to ensure standards are kept

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