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Passing the test

Article Abstract:

Selective secondary schools in the public sector in Britain, or grammar schools, account for 164 of a total of 26,000 schools compared with more than 1,000 during the 1960s. Opponents of grammar schools argue that they are elitist, while their supporters argue that they provide greater choice and diversity and encourage competition. Parents have been given the right to end grammar schools in local areas since 1998, though the process is complex and difficult. The government, meanwhile wants to set up specialist schools geared to aptitude instead of ability.

Secondary Schools, Public, Laws, regulations and rules, High schools, Public schools

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Lessons learnt: education white paper

Article Abstract:

A white paper introduced on Jul 7, 1997, supports a national curriculum, national tests for students, and a more forceful approach to bad teachers and poorly performing schools. The white paper is actually a reworking of the 1988 Education Act, and because of the similarity, is likely to have the support of both Labour and the Conservatives. Class size, selective schools, and the involvement of school inspectors are addressed in the paper.

Elementary & Secondary Schools, Planning, Brief Article, Education and state, Education policy, Education

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Cash for questions

Article Abstract:

Private schools perform better than those from thepublic sector in Britain, as is shown by exam results.

Private Schools, Social aspects, Standards

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