Introductory Task1. What term means a belief in the importance of

traditional values and competition? 2. What term means the idea that human behaviour is

governed by the economy? 3. What name is give to a very traditional form of

Conservatism? 4. What do we call learning that is formal or informal? 5. What schools teach traditional subjects? 6. What schools teach children of all abilities? 7. What term means every person has the same chance? 8. Which instruction told all education authorities to go

comprehensive? (4 minutes)

Introductory Task1. What term means a belief in the importance of

traditional values and competition? Conservatism2. What term means the idea that human behaviour is

governed by the economy? Market forces 3. What name is give to a very traditional form of

Conservatism? New Right 4. What do we call learning that is formal or informal?

Education5. What schools teach traditional subjects? Grammar

Schools 6. What schools teach children of all abilities?

Comprehensive schools7. What term means every person has the same chance?

Equality8. Which government instruction told all education

authorities to go comprehensive? Circular 10/65

Important Research StudyMcKnight et al (2005)Investigated New Labour policies effect on

educationUsed Secondary sources in the form of Official

Statistics on Key Stages tests and GCSE resultsFindings showed how performance in schools

had improved under Labour Government. Also gap between rich and poor had narrowed

– although it was still very wide.How can we evaluate this study ?

Clues for AO2 Educational change may take place for

the following reasons:› IdeologyIdeology› EconomicsEconomics› Practical reasonsPractical reasons› Political reasonsPolitical reasons

Think about how you could use those Think about how you could use those ideas in your short account.ideas in your short account.

It’s never too soon to start revising.

Understanding how British society plans and organises the education of young people

PowerPoint 2

Thinking for yourselfWhat is the most important thing that you have

ever learned?

Where and how did you learn it?

Why was it important to you to know this thing?

Now discuss this with your study partners (3 minutes)

Sociological TargetsYou will understand that the school system in

the UK is complex and variable.You will recognise that this difference in

school provision can have an impact on the education of children.

You will understand the form of the UK education system and recognise some of the factors that have shaped it.

Websites to support your learningwww.dfes.gov.uk/ This is the website of the Department for Education and Skills. Lots

of official data and government information is available, as well as policy documents and links to other official sties

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education This is the BBC site and is of course, excellent for current stories

and background information.http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/Education-line is an academic site with research papers and links.www.tes.co.ukThis is the teaching newspaper. You can see in the LRC, but the site

is useful because there are discussion forums and news articles about education in Britain. See what teachers say to each when pupils are not about! 

www.atss.org.ukUse any of the sites recommended by the Association for the

Teaching of Social Sciences. They really are all very good.

Idea for independent studyFind out about the education system in a country

from anywhere in the world.Here are ideas for questions to ask:

At what age do children start school?What subjects do they learn?Do they pay for education?What is the relationship between teachers and

students?What other questions could you ask?Suggest different ways of discovering some of

this information.(3 minutes)

Compulsory EducationAll children will be educated between the ages

of 5 and 16. This may be at home, but home can be inspected.

The content of the education is regulated by the National Curriculum

Education is freely provided by the state between the ages of 5 and 19.

Local education authorities have a duty to educate all children

If children are excluded from school then the education authority must make alternative provision

The State Education system

19 - Tertiary Education in a University or further education institution leading to higher level qualifications

16 – 19optional

Secondary education in a variety of types of schools or sixth form colleges

10 ½ – 16 compulsory

Secondary education in a variety of types of schools e.g. Academies, comprehensives, grammar schools etc

4 – 10 ½ yearscompulsory

Primary education in local primary schools

There is also a system that is separate from the

State known as the

independent sector. It caters for

between 6% and 10% of children; generally

from wealthy backgrounds

What types of schools are there? Schools are funded with public and private money.

Some schools are controlled by local authorities but others are controlled by businesses or charities

http://www.etoncollege.com/Home.aspxhttp://www.qas.org.uk/Fees/index.phpThere are many different forms of schoolDraw a pictorial reminder of the different types

using your booklets. Don’t forget the independent schools !

Community SchoolsCommunity schools are owned by local

authorities who allocate money and employ staff. This is probably the most common type of school.

These include grammar schools, comprehensive schools, and secondary modern schools.

In Wales, you will also find community schools that teach through the medium of the Welsh language.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of such a system?

Foundation SchoolsFoundation schools have more freedom than

community schools because the governing body can select pupils and employ staff.

These schools may include comprehensives and grammar schools.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of such a system?

Voluntary aided and faith schools

Voluntary-aided schools are owned by charities and they employ staff.

They may be religious faith schools. City Technology Colleges are independent

from Local Authorities, but do not charge fees. They tend to offer vocational qualifications.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of such a system?

City AcademiesCity Academies that are independent from

local authorities and many are funded by businesses or charities.

Large numbers are linked to religious groups. They were often set up on the sites of failing

schools and many offer vocational education. They have been controversial

What are the strengths and weaknesses of such a system?

Specialist schoolsSpecialist schools have extra funding to

establish a centre of excellence in certain subject areas, although they must teach the whole curriculum.

There are over 2,600 such schools in England.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of such a system?

Summary of key pointsSchools are funded with public and private

money.

Some schools are controlled by local authorities but others are controlled by businesses or charities

There are many different forms of school

Individual ResearchFind out more about the independent sector

of education through using websites.

Discussion work with study partners and others: Should parents be able to pay to get better education for their children than others can afford?

Summarise points for and against independent sector education.