Unequal parental choice
marketisation policies mean unequal parental choice as middle class parents have more cultural capital
Sociology key terms
marketisation
education, Neoliberalism and The New Right
Evaluating the New Right’s Perspective on Education
results have improved since marketisation, but at the expense of teaching the test and widening class inequalities.
Why do universities make unconditional offers?
1 in 3 sixth formers now receive at least one unconditional offer from a university. 117 000 students received a
A level sociology exam practice, Exams and revision advice
Applying material from the item, analyse two criticisms of the view that religion is merely a tool of oppression
This is one possible example of a 10 mark ‘with item’ question which could come up in the AQA’s A
A level sociology exam practice, Exams and revision advice
Applying material from the item, analyse two reasons for gender differences in the membership of religious organisations.
This is one possible example of a 10 mark ‘with item’ question which could come up in the AQA’s A
education, Education Policy
Coalition Education Policy (2010-2015)
The coalition government continued the marketisation of education. They introduced Free schools, forced acadamisation, increased university tuition fees, but also the Pupil Premium.
education, Education Policy
Education Policy Under New Labour
New Labour increased funding for education and expanded the number of standard assessments for pupils and targets for schools. They introduced academies, specialist schools, sure start, education action zones and the education maintenance allowance.
education, Education Policy
The 1988 Education Reform Act
The New Right’s 1988 Education Act introduced marketisation to British schools, through league tables and open enrolment. This post explores some of the strengths and limitations of these policies.
education, Education Policy
Education Policies – A Summary
The main aims, policy details and evaluations of the main waves of UK education policy – including the 1944 Butler Education Act, the introduction of Comprehensives in 1965, the 1988 Education Act which introduced marketisation, New Labour’s 1997 focus on academies and the 2010 Coalition government’s Free Schools.