1988 education reform act

Which prime minister introduced this act?

Margaret Thatcher

What two things introduced increased parentocracy (parent choice in their child’s shooling) and how?

League tables and Ofsted. This allowed parents to see how well a school performed and functioned to find the best one for their child.

What funding policy was introduced and how did it impact schools?

It introduced formula funding (funding based on number and type of students). Combined with increased parentocracy, this lead to failing schools not getting the funds they needed to improve.

What two policies increased uniformity in examinations?

The national curriculum and the introduction of GCSEs and coursework.