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    • what is streaming?
      putting students into sets
    • what is marketisation?
      applying marketing strategies to education in an attempt to get more students
    • what is catchment area?
      the borough in which you must attend a school in
    • what is open enrolment?
      schools can recruit students outside their area and parents can send their children to schools outside their area too
    • what is parentocracy?
      a child's education is dependent on the parent as they have the choice of school, can attend open days and provide feedback
    • what is formula funding?
      schools are funded based on the number of students they take on
    • who are privileged skilled choosers?
      middle class parents that have the skills, money and knowledge to ensure that their children get a good education
    • who are semi-skilled choosers?
      working class parents who are highly motivated but lack the knowledge, skills and money to support their children so therefore rely on others judgement e.g. teachers
    • who are disconnected local choosers?
      helpless working class parents who are withdrawn from their children's education