The Education Act of 1944 - UK Parliament
The plans for post-war secondary education in Britain aimed to remove the inequalities which remained in the system. The proportion of 'free places' at grammar schools in England and …
Education Act 1944 - Legislation.gov.uk
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Education Act 1944 - Wikipedia
The Education Act 1944 (7 & 8 Geo. 6. c. 31) made major changes in the provision and governance of secondary schools in England and Wales. It is also known as the Butler Act …
Education Act of 1944 - Encyclopedia Britannica
May 8, 2025 · The Education Act of 1944 involved a thorough recasting of the educational system. The Board of Education was replaced by a minister who was to direct and control the …
Education Act 1944 - full text
Education Act 1944. One of the most important of all UK education acts, the 'Butler Act' set the structure of the post-war system of state education in England and Wales. For more …
1944 Education Act
Butler's 1944 Education Act was an attempt to create the structure for the post-war British education system. The act raised the school-leaving age to 15 and provided universal free …
Education Act 1944 - The National Archives
The nursery movement had behind it the pioneer work of Margaret McMillan and others, just as the Education Bill had behind it the pioneer work of Hadow, Spens and others. But the …
Education Act 1944 - Women's Legal Landmarks
Aug 8, 2017 · The Education Act 1944 restructured the education system in England and Wales. It raised the school leaving age from 14, and provided for free full time education for children …
The 1944 Education Act Reconsidered - Taylor & Francis Online
Jul 2, 2010 · The 1944 Education Act is a highly significant moment in educational history. It heralded numerous, far reaching reforms in the provision and governance of English …
The Education Act 1944 - Easy Sociology
Apr 10, 2025 · Explore how the Education Act 1944 revolutionized British education, reshaping social structures and expanding access for all. Learn more now.