Educational policy - equality

1. What are the three aims of education policy in the UK?

• Promoting global competition in education
• Ensuring a diverse curriculum
• Developing industry-focused skills in students
• Economic efficiency, raising educational standards, creating equality of educational opportunity

2. What aspect of educational equality focuses on providing all children with similar access to education?

• Equality of Access
• Equality of Participation
• Equality of Achievement
• Equality of Starting Points

3. Which policy aimed to create 'Parity of Esteem' & 'Equality' within education?

• 1988 Education Reform Act National curriculum
• 1965 Comprehensivisation Act
• School Admissions Code
• Pupil Premium

4. What is the main purpose of the Pupil Premium policy?

• To provide free meals for students in need
• To increase funding for all students
• To offer scholarships to high-performing students
• To provide additional funding for students from disadvantaged backgrounds

5. Which policy ensures that parents can apply to any state school, regardless of the area?

• Open Enrolment Policies
• Selection and Admissions Policies
• Over Subscription Policies
• Covert Selection

6. What is the main argument in favor of selection policies?

• It helps late developers benefit
• It fosters social cohesion
• It reduces the risk of labeling and self-fulfilling prophecy
• It provides specialized and focused teaching

7. What type of selection policy involves evaluating students based on their talents?

• Selection by ability
• Selection by aptitude
• Selection by faith
• Selection by potential

8. Which policy aims to prevent discrimination in admitting students based on background or ability?

• Pupil Premium
• School Admissions Code
• Over Subscription Policies
• Covert Selection

9. What argument is made against selection policies?

• Late developers are disadvantaged
• Specialized teaching may not benefit all students
• Selection fosters social cohesion
• Selection helps 'high flyers'

10. Which aspect of educational equality focuses on students having equal chances of achievement?

• Equality of Access
• Equality of Participation
• Equality of Opportunity
• Equality of Starting Points