coalition policy
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- Conservative – liberal democrat coalition government was formed in 2010 with David Cameron and Nick Clegg as the leaders.
- Only schools that were rated good or outstanding by Ofsted can apply for academy status.
- Academies are funded directly from the government and receive 10% more than local-authority maintained schools.
- Academies have control over their own finances.
- Academies have control over the curriculum.
- Academies can employ teachers without teaching qualifications.
- In 2015, 60% of schools in England were academies.
- Free schools are government-funded schools that are controlled by local authorities.
- Free schools are new academies and faith schools.
- Free schools are not required to follow the national curriculum as long as they teach math, science, and English.
- Free schools do not have to employ people with teaching qualifications.
- West London Free School, opened by journalists, is a grammar school.
- Pupil premium is a grant given by the government to schools in England to decrease the attainment gap.
- Free schools create competition and drive standards, allowing parents to get more choice.
- Free schools benefit children from all backgrounds, but the middle class parents benefit the most.
- Free schools divert money away from existing schools and are not really needed.
- Some free schools are run by private companies and faith groups rather than parents.
- Shepard (2012) took a lower proportion of free schools meals compared to local schools.
- Allen (2010) summarizes Swedish schools experiences as one that benefits the middle class.