NUT votes to block testing in schools

Title

NUT votes to block testing in schools

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

19 Apr 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:18

Description

The Government has proposed tests for schools at regular intervals to check the students’ progress. The NUT has opposed any such testing, claiming it will lead to streaming, and that blanket testing is wrong, and could lead to poorer education. Teachers Pauline Gorman and Dave Marshall comment on the proposals; Len Cooper of the NASUWT also airs his views. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Pauline Gorman; Dave Marshall; Len Cooper

Keywords

Trade unions; Government; Education; NUT; Schools; Students; Examinations; Academic standards; Educational standards; NASUWT

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