16 Questions
Who is credited with the establishment of 'city academies' under the New Labour government?
Lord Adonis
What was the rationale behind the establishment of academies?
Raise educational standards through increasing diversity and choice, and encouraging competition between schools.
What type of academies were most early academies?
Sponsored academies
When was the prefix 'city' removed from the academies' name?
2002
Who were the initial sponsors of early academies?
Businesses, charities, and universities
What was the initial funding cap for early academies?
£2 million per school
What was the hope behind making the early academies independent of LEA control and introducing private sponsorship?
To encourage a culture of high aspirations among students and break the cycle of deprivation.
Who was the first headmaster of Mossbourne Academy?
Sir Michael Wilshaw
What was the regime instigated by the first headmaster of Mossbourne Academy?
A regime of high expectations for all students, with strict rules on attendance, punctuality, and dress code.
What were the additional after school lessons and Saturday lessons part of, for those students who required them?
The weekly regime for students who required extra help to reach their target grades.
What type of activities did Mossbourne Academy set up, emulating private schools?
Debating and rowing club
How many academies were established by 2006?
46 academies
What was the capital budget spent on when Mossbourne Academy was opened in 2004?
£23 million on shiny new school buildings
What role did Mossbourne Academy's success raise a question mark over?
The role of the extreme amount of initial funding injected into the flagship academy project.
What was the focus of New Labour's early academies, combining marketisation and social justice?
To encourage a culture of high aspirations among students and break the cycle of deprivation.
What is characteristic of the third way ethos behind New Labour's policies?
The focus on combining marketisation and social justice.
Explore the history of city academies, from their introduction under the New Labour government in 2000 to their expansion under subsequent governments. Learn about the establishment of sponsored academies and their impact on the education system.
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