Q.1.
In 1967 the Plowden Report was published, recommending a more child-centred approach in teaching. With which category of state schools was Plowden concerned?
Q.2.
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?
Q.3.
In 1963 the Newsom Report came out, advocating sweeping changes in state secondary education. What was its title?
Q.4.
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?
Q.5.
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?
Q.6.
What local government body was directly responsible for state education in London during this period?
Q.7.
A Labour prime minister in this period promised that re-organisation would introduce "a grammar school education for all". Who was this?
Q.8.
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?
Q.9.
Harold Wilson was immensely proud of his achievement in setting up a new institution of higher education in What was this establishment called?
Q.10.
In 1978 the BBC launched a new TV drama series set in an inner city comprehensive school. What was it called?