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History of London’s

education
History of London’s education
The Middle Ages &
the Exploitation of Education Laws
the Seas 1870 and 1902 Education after
Ancient period Educational Reform World War II
I.Ancient period:

1. Education in England was usually carried out


through home schooling, religious schools such
as monasteries and churches, and private or
Catholic schools
2. The monk opened it.
II. The Middle Ages and the
Exploitation of the Seas

Education focused primarily on training


financiers and officials for state and religion

Universities such as Oxford and Cambridge were


founded in the 12th century

Oxford and Cambridge became centers of


learning and education
1 Celtic Education 5 Legacy

2 Roman Influence

Christianity and
3 Monastic Education

4 Anglo-Saxon Period
III.Educational
Reform

The 19th century saw the emergence of


educational reform movements, especially
under the influence of educators

This movement promoted the expansion and


improvement of the quality of education,
especially for the working classes.
1. 1944 Education Act and
the Tripartite System

D
- The Education Act of 1944, also known as the Butler
Act, established free and compulsory education for all
children up to the age of 15

- It introduced the tripartite system of education, dividing


secondary education into grammar schools, secondary
modern schools, and technical schools
2.Comprehensive Education:

There was a move towards comprehensive


education, which aimed to provide a more
egalitarian system by abolishing the selective
nature of grammar schools and secondary modern
schools.

Comprehensive schools aimed to educate children


of all abilities together under one roof

Provided a more inclusive approach to education.


3.Curriculum Reforms

Various reforms have been implemented to modernize and


update the curriculum to meet the changing needs of society
and the economy.

Initiatives such as the introduction of the National


Curriculum in 1988 aimed to standardize education across
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland

There have been ongoing debates and revisions to the


curriculum, including the promotion of subjects such as
STEM
4. Assessment and
Qualifications
Have been subsequent reforms
to GCSEs, A-levels, and
vocational qualifications to
address concerns about grade
The introduction of the GCSE in inflation, maintain standards,
1986 replaced the previous O-level and ensure that qualifications
and CSE examinations, aiming to are fit for purpose.
provide a single qualification for
all students

Reforms have been made to


assessment and qualifications
systems to improve standards,
fairness, and relevance.
5. School Governance and
Funding

- Changes to school governance and funding arrangements


have been a focus of reform efforts.

- Initiatives such as the establishment of academies and free


schools aim to increase school autonomy and diversity

- Allowed schools more flexibility in their curriculum,


staffing, and budget management.

- There have been debates about the impact of these reforms


on educational outcomes, accountability, and equality of access.
6. Teacher Training and
Professional Development

- Initiatives such as the introduction of


Teachers are equipped with the skills (QTS) and the development of
and knowledge needed to deliver high- standards for teaching have aimed to
quality education. raise the status and professionalism of
. the teaching profession
IV. Education Laws
1870 and 1902

These laws marked the intervention of the


government in providing mass education and
establishing a public education system

Opened up free learning opportunities to


children from all walks of life

Created a model for the modern public


education system.
Education Act of 1870:

Background

Key Provisions

Impact
Education Act of 1902:

Background

Key Provisions

Impact
V.Education after
World War II

Investment in public education increased sharply,


with the construction of many new schools and
improvements in facilities and curriculum.

1. 1944 Education Act


2. Tripartite System: - Grammar Schools
- Secondary Modern Schools
- Technical Schools
3. Post-War Rebuilding and Expansion
4. Comprehensive Education
5. Further Reforms
The Education system
in the UK
Kindergarten (Early Years/Foundation Stage):

Children between 3 and 5 years

old typically participate in a

kindergarten or similar setting

to develop basic and social

skills before starting

elementary school
Primary School

Children start studying in primary school


from about 5 to 11 years old.

The academic program here focuses on


developing basic skills such as reading,
writing, and mathematics, as well as a
range of other subjects such as science
and art
Secondary School

From around age 11 to 16, students


enter the middle school stage.

Here, they continue to study basic


subjects and prepare for the GCSE
(General Certificate of Secondary
Education) national exam at the
end of this period.
Secondary school

Under the UK school system, all students


study English, Maths, Sciences, a
Humanity and a Modern Language.
Besides these subjects, each school has a
list with optional subjects, and students
may choose a few subjects that interest
them.
In the last two years of secondary education,
which are called Year 10 and Year 11, starting at
age 14, students prepare for GCSE exams that
are taken after two years (General Certificate of
Secondary Education).
High school or Sixth Form/College

After completing secondary


school, students can choose
to continue into high school
or specialist university.
Here, they continue
studying A-levels or
equivalent programmes,
preparing them for
university or a career.
Universities

England has some of the world's


leading universities.

Students usually study a bachelor's


degree program for about three years
or higher degree programs such as a
master's degree or doctorate (Ph.D.
QUIZ GAME
1. How many stages of compulsory education are there for
children from 5 to 16 years old in England?

A. 1

B. 3

C. 2

D. 4
2. At what stage do students in the UK take the GCSE
exam?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 1

D. 3
3. What do students in England take A levels for?

A. End of a semester

B. End of school year

C. University entrance

D. Periodic inspection
4. Who is preparatory university in the UK for?

A. International students
over 18 years old.

B. Local people.

C. Adults.

D. Children.
5. From what age is education compulsory in the UK?

A. 5 - 15 years old.

B. 5 - 16 years old.

C. 4 - 15 years old.

D. 4 - 16 years old.
6. How many subjects does the A level exam include?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3 or 4

D. 5
7. What are the costs of compulsory education for children
from 5 to 16 years old in the UK?

B. Installment C. pay and pay D. free


A. pay
payment in installments
8. In England, children are not required to go to
school. Where can they get educated?

01

02
A. street B. beach

03

C. museum D. home
04
9. In the UK, what exams are required for 16 year old
students?

A. TOEIC B. IELTS

C. GCSE D. SAT
10. In England, how many the main school holidays are
there?

A. 3 01 02 B. 2

C. 4 04 03 D. 1
Question 1:
Who served as the Prime Minister of the
United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010?

David Cameron Gordon Brown

Tony Blair Boris Johnson


Wrong!
David William Donald Cameron, Baron
Cameron of Chipping Norton, is a
British politician who has served as
Foreign Secretary since November 2023

David Cameron Gordon Brown

Tony Blair Boris Johnson


Correct!
He served as the Prime Minister of the
United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010.

David Cameron Gordon Brown

Tony Blair Boris Johnson


Wrong!
Tony Blair He was the youngest prime minister
since 1812 and the longest-serving Labour prime
minister, and his 10-year tenure as prime
minister was the second longest continuous
period (after Margaret Thatcher’s) in more than
150 years.

David Cameron Gordon Brown

Tony Blair Boris Johnson


Wrong!
Boris Johnson American-born British
journalist and Conservative Party
politician who became prime minister
of the United Kingdom in July 2019.

David Cameron Gordon Brown

Tony Blair Boris Johnson


Question 2
This British author is famed for creating the
Harry Potter series.

J.R.R. Tolkien Ian McEwan

J.K. Rowling Kazuo Ishiguro


Wrong!
J.R.R. Tolkien best known as the author of the high fantasy epic
novels "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

J.R.R. Tolkien Ian McEwan

J.K. Rowling Boris Johnson


wrong!
Ian known for his novels and short stories. Some of his
notable works include "Atonement," "Enduring Love,"
"Saturday," and "On Chesil Beach." McEwan's writing
style is praised for its precision, depth, and ability to delve
into the complexities of the human condition.

J.R.R. Tolkien Ian McEwan

J.K. Rowling Boris Johnson


Correct!
Whose full name is Joanne Rowling, is a
British author best known for creating the
immensely popular "Harry Potter" series

J.R.R. Tolkien Ian McEwan

J.K. Rowling Boris Johnson


Wrong!

J.R.R. Tolkien Ian McEwan

J.K. Rowling Boris Johnson


Question 3:
Which politician is known for the phrase
'Brexit means Brexit ?'

David Cameron Theresa May

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


Wrong!

David Cameron Theresa May

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


CORRECT
Theresa May's gnomic insistence in
2016 that “Brexit means Brexit”—a
tautological phrase designed to buy
herself time to understand it.

David Cameron Theresa May

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


WRONG!

David Cameron Theresa May

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


Wrong!

David Cameron Theresa May

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


Question 4:
Who is the British Prime Minister during
World War II.

Winston Churchill Neville Chamberlain

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


Correct!
Sir Winston Churchill - British statesman,
politician, and wartime leader who is best
known for his leadership of the United
Kingdom during World War II.

Winston Churchill Neville Chamberlain

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


Wrong!

Winston Churchill Neville Chamberlain

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


WRONG!

Winston Churchill Neville Chamberlain

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


Wrong!

Winston Churchill Neville Chamberlain

Boris Johnson Nigel Farage


Question 5
Who is An author and journalist, who
created the character James Bond.

Graham Greene Roald Dahl

Ian Fleming John le Carré


wrong
Graham Greene (1904–1991) was a British
novelist, playwright, and literary critic
known for his prolific and influential body
of work.

Graham Greene Roald Dahl

Ian Fleming John le Carré


Wrong!

Graham Greene Roald Dahl

Ian Fleming John le Carré


Correct!
|Ian Fleming (1908-1964) was an author,
journalist and naval intelligence officer. His
novels featuring the British secret agent 007,
otherwise known as James Bond, have been
in print for over sixty years.

Graham Greene Roald Dahl

Ian Fleming John le Carré


Wrong!

Graham Greene Roald Dahl

Ian Fleming John le Carré


Question 6
Rowan Atkinson, best known for his
character Mr. Bean, has a master's degree in
Electrical Engineering from The Queen's
College, Oxford.

TRUE FALSE
CORRECT!
Rowan Atkinson indeed has a master's
degree in Electrical Engineering from The
Queen's College, Oxford

TRUE FALSE
WRONG!

TRUE FALSE
Question 7
Is Andrew Tate was the first man who play
the first Spider Man movie?

TRUE FALSE
WRONG!

TRUE FALSE
CORRECT!
Andrew Tate has never played a role in any movie.
He just a former professional kickboxer.

TRUE FALSE
Question 8
Who was the earliest actor to played the
roled “ Sherlock Holmes” on film.

Clive Brook Jeremy Brett

Benedict Cumberbatch Robert Downey JR


Correct!
Clive Brook is the earliest actor to portray
Sherlock Holmes in a speaking role on film. He
played Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous
detective three times, starring as Sherlock
Holmes in The Return Of Sherlock Holmes
(1929), in the “Murder Will Out” segment of
Paramount On Parade (1930), and Sherlock
Holmes (1932).

Clive Brook Jeremy Brett

Benedict Cumberbatch Robert Downey JR


Wrong!
Jeremy Brett in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
Between 1984 and 1994, Brett dominated the
airwaves with this hit British series, which also starred
David Burke and Edward Hardwicke as Watson.

Clive Brook Jeremy Brett

Benedict Cumberbatch Robert Downey JR


Wrong!
Benedict was also played Sherlock. Benedict
Cumberbatch's eccentric performance catapulted the
actor to stardom, and despite the show's present-
day setting, there's a certain timelessness to
Cumberbatch's "high-functioning sociopath."

Clive Brook Jeremy Brett

Benedict Cumberbatch Robert Downey JR


Wrong!
Robert played the role in a film “ Sherlock Holmes
“ released in 2009. Robert Downey, Jr. played
Sherlock Holmes to perfection but Jeremy is
better.

Clive Brook Jeremy Brett

Benedict Cumberbatch Robert Downey JR


Question 9
Who can tell me the full name of King
Edward VIII?
His full name is
Edward Albert Christian George Andrew
Patrick David
Question 10
Which actor who has known with his famous
role in “ Doctor strange” and “ The imitation
game “?

Benedict Cumberbatch Eddie Redmayne

Christian Bale Tom Hardy


Correct!
In "Doctor Strange" (2016), Cumberbatch portrays the
titular character, Dr. Stephen Strange, a brilliant but
arrogant neurosurgeon who, after a career-ending car
accident, discovers the mystical arts and becomes the
powerful sorcerer known as Doctor Strange.

Benedict Cumberbatch Eddie Redmayne

Christian Bale Tom Hardy


Wrong!

Benedict Cumberbatch Eddie Redmayne

Christian Bale Tom Hardy


Wrong!
He was played in one
of his famous film “
American Psycho “ in
2000s. And also the
triology of “ The
Dark Knight “ famous
series director by
Christopher Nolan

Benedict Cumberbatch Eddie Redmayne

Christian Bale Tom Hardy


Wrong!
He is a British actor who was known for
his striking good looks, idiosyncratic
personality, and cerebral performances
in both cult films and mainstream
blockbusters.

Benedict Cumberbatch Eddie Redmayne

Christian Bale Tom Hardy

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