Difference between revisions of "Education Acts"
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'''1870. The Elementary Education Act''' set up partially funded schools, still fee paying, but poor parents could be exempted. | '''1870. The Elementary Education Act''' set up partially funded schools, still fee paying, but poor parents could be exempted. | ||
| − | The Fisher Act enforced education from 5 to 14 years. It also specified part time education for 14 - 18 year olds, but this was not implemented until 1921. There was no further major change until 1944. | + | '''1918. The Fisher Act''' enforced education from 5 to 14 years. It also specified part time education for 14 - 18 year olds, but this was not implemented until 1921. There was no further major change until 1944. |
Revision as of 11:07, 10 February 2024
Research by Rosemary Mortham
1870. The Elementary Education Act set up partially funded schools, still fee paying, but poor parents could be exempted.
1918. The Fisher Act enforced education from 5 to 14 years. It also specified part time education for 14 - 18 year olds, but this was not implemented until 1921. There was no further major change until 1944.