Introductory Task 1. 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? Equality 8. Which instruction told all education authorities to go comprehensive? (4 minutes)
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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?
Equality8. 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
Understanding how British society plans and organises the education of young people
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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.
Personal targetsTo work independently in class on
an assessment exercise.
To work with others in the class on discussion points during the lesson
To meet assessment deadlines
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.
Feedback from previous workYou have been asked to find out about one
important educational debate that has been in the news.
Feedback on what you have discovered to someone in the class with whom you do not normally work.
What do you think that you have learned about the British educational system from doing this work?
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)
Discussion pointOn your own, write down your response to this question (2 minutes)
What is the difference between learning and education?
Share with a partner and develop your response. (2 minutes)Share with someone on another table and develop your response (2 minutes)
As a whole class, we will address the question.
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)
EducationFormal education – takes place in school or
colleges. There is a curriculum and formal assessment of learning
Informal education – takes place in clubs or non-assessed situations
Non-formal education – learning that takes place in the home or a domestic situation.
Provide an example of each type of education
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
There are many different forms of school
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.
