Education 1918-79 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryBritain transformedA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: Daniel1662Created on: 30-04-18 16:02 What did the Fisher Education Act 1918 do? Raised school leaving age to 14 and abolishes remaining elementary school fees 1 of 17 What did the University Grants Committee do in 1919? Set up to administer public funding of universities 2 of 17 What did the 1926 Hadow Report recommend? The division of students at 11 into primary and secondary schools. 3 of 17 What did the 1936 Education Act do? Raised school leaving age to 15 (wasn't enforced until 1944) 4 of 17 What did the 1944 Butler Education Act do? Introduces 11 plus, tripartite system and division of primary schools into infant and junior schools 5 of 17 When did the GCE replace School certificate for those applying to university? 1951 6 of 17 What did the Robbins Committee do in 1961? Recommended doubling university places and expanding technological and business schools 7 of 17 What did the Crowther report suggest in 1963? Called for raising the leaving age to 16 and part time education for those over 16 8 of 17 What happened in 1964? Labour landslide victory after manifesto pledge to expand comprehensive education. 9 of 17 What happened in 1965? The Certificate of Secondary Education is set up alongside the GCE 10 of 17 What did the Plowden Report suggest in 1967? A child centred approach to education, with particular focus on primary schools. 11 of 17 When was Open University established? 1969 12 of 17 What year was the school leaving age increased to 16? 1973 13 of 17 What did the 1976 Education Act do? Compels local authorities to submit plans for extension of comprehensive education. 14 of 17 What was the Crossland Circular? The debate whether a child centred approach or national curriculum is the best way to educate children. 15 of 17 How did the number of university students change between 1900-1962? 1900- 20,000 students. 1938- 38,000 students. 1962-113,000 students. 16 of 17 What was the impact of the Robbins Report? The number of universities increased from 22 to 46 between 1962 and 1970. 237,000 full time students 1983. 17 of 17
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