Circular 10/70
Circular 10/70 was an attempt by
comprehensive schools. Circular 10/70 allowed LEAs to decide the future of Secondary Education in the area under their authority independently of the central government.[1]
Although Thatcher did her best to show that she was not trying to discourage comprehensive education as a system, the withdrawal of 10/65 sparked some notable controversy. The National Union of Teachers was concerned about the implications of the withdrawal and the lack of consultation which had taken place before the decision: "On the implications of circular 10/70 itself, the deputation expressed the view that it represented an encouragement to local authorities opposed to comprehensive education, and an endorsement of selection at eleven"[2]
References
- ^ "Times Education Supplement". 1000 Years of Education; 1959-1970; Chronology; Millennium Edition.
- ^ "Thatcher meets NUT deputisation". margaretthatcher.org. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
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