Educational Policies and Their Criticisms

The video explores educational policies and their impact on social class inequality. It distinguishes between educational and social policies, discusses historical policies like the tripartite system and comprehensives, and examines the marketization of education. The video also covers New Labour's compensatory policies and changes under the coalition government, concluding with an analysis of policy effectiveness in addressing inequality.

What is the primary aim of educational policy?

• To regulate financial markets

• To improve transportation infrastructure

• To alter the education system

• To change the healthcare system

Which system was introduced in 1944 to address social inequality in education?

• Comprehensive system

• Polytechnic system

• Tripartite system

• Academy system

What was a key feature of the comprehensive schools introduced in the 1960s?

• Emphasis on technical skills

• Selection by ability

• Focus on vocational training

• Equality of opportunity and access

What was a common criticism of the tripartite system?

• It had too many technical schools

• It favored middle-class students

• It was too focused on vocational training

• It was not culturally biased

What was the main focus of the Conservative government's educational policy from 1979 to 1997?

• Reduction of class sizes

• Marketization of education

• Expansion of technical schools

• Introduction of free school meals

Which policy introduced by New Labour aimed to support low-income students to stay in education after 16?

• Universal Free School Meals

• Sure Start

• Education Maintenance Allowance

• Pupil Premium

What was the purpose of Sure Start centers introduced by New Labour?

• To provide vocational training

• To offer early learning and support to parents

• To increase university enrollment

• To reduce class sizes

Which policy was introduced by the Coalition government to provide additional funding to schools for disadvantaged pupils?

• City Academies

• Sure Start

• Education Maintenance Allowance

• Pupil Premium

What was a significant impact of austerity measures on education during the Coalition government?

• Expansion of Sure Start centers

• Introduction of new technical schools

• Increase in teacher salaries

• Closure of many Sure Start centers

What criticism was directed at the expansion of universities under the Conservative government?

• It created a higher education market

• It decreased tuition fees

• It reduced educational inequality

• It focused on vocational training