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GCSE History Practice Test: British Society - Educational Changes 1951-1979
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In 1951 the provisions of the 1944 Education Act were still being implemented. The new Tory government faced the reality of comprehensive schools in most parts of the country, and a greatly expanded university sector. More changes over the 50s, 60s and 70s meant that, by the time of the Conservative government in 1979, much had changed.

GCSE History Practice Test: British Society - Educational Changes 1951-1979
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1. A Labour prime minister in this period promised that re-organisation would introduce "a grammar school education for all". Who was this?
2. In 1963 the Newsom Report came out, advocating sweeping changes in state secondary education. What was its title?
3. In 1978 the BBC launched a new TV drama series set in an inner city comprehensive school. What was it called?
4. What local government body was directly responsible for state education in London during this period?
5. In 1967 the Plowden Report was published, recommending a more child-centred approach in teaching. With which category of state schools was Plowden concerned?
6. Harold Wilson was immensely proud of his achievement in setting up a new institution of higher education in 1969. What was this establishment called?
7. The 1964-1970 Wilson's government set up the Public Schools Commission to examine the role of the independent sector. In 1970 they published the Donnison Report. Which schools had Donnison been asked to investigate?
8. In 1960 the Robbins investigation into higher education was set up. Robbins reported in 1963, and urged the setting up of a number of new universities. Which of the following fell into this category?
9. Labour won - narrowly - at the 1964 general election. Education Secretary Tony Crosland issued a circular called 10/65 which was sent to all Local Education Authorities. What did this famous document say?
10. In 1970 a Conservative government was returned for four years. The Education Secretary enthusiastically signed a large number of comprehensive schemes presented to them (out of 3612 proposals only 326 were turned down). Who was this?

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