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In this programme various parents talk about choosing, or not choosing to pay for their childrens' secondary education. Two schools in Bristol. an independent sixteenth century foundation and a pur...pose-built comprehensive are compared for what the parents and headmasters think they offer educationally and socially.
In this programme various parents talk about choosing, or not choosing to pay for their childrens' secondary education. Two schools in Bristol. an independent sixteenth century foundation and a pur...pose-built comprehensive are compared for what the parents and headmasters think they offer educationally and socially.
| Module code and title: | ED322, Economics and education policy |
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| Item code: | ED322; 05; 1978 |
| First transmission date: | 08-09-1978 |
| Published: | 1978 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:00 |
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| Producer: | Chris Cuthbertson |
| Contributor: | Vera Morris |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | C.J.Spivey; David Pratten; Edna Smith; Educational choice; Financial sacrifice; Future investment; H.G.Edwards; Jean Strinchcombe; Joy Pratten; Ron Stinchcombe; Ronald Smith; Thelma Davies |
| Footage description: | In interview Thelma Davies briefly explains why she is happy to send her son to an independent grammar school, and Ronald Smith likewise about a comprehensive school. Over shots of a variety of schools in Bristol, Vera Morris introduces the programme. H.G. Edwards, headmaster of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, an independent grammar school, outlines the characteristics of his school that make it attractive to parents. Shots of the school grounds and interior, including a Latin class. Over the latter Morris states the yearly cost of sending a child to Q.E.H. Edwards stresses the importance of parental interest in education over shots of parents visiting his school. Footage of a formal assembly at Q.E.H, addressed by Edwards. Morris interviews Thelma Davies, whose son has a scholarship to Q.E.H. She explains why Q.E.H can offer more to her son than other schools. Morris interviews David and Joy Pratten, who pay for their son to attend Q.E.H. They explain why Q.E.H is worth the financial sacrifice. Shots of a science class at the school during part of this interview. Film of Lawrence Weston comprehensive school in Bristol. Chris Cuthbertson interviews the headmaster, C. J. Spivey. The interview includes a variety of short extracts showing classes in progress at the school. Spivey describes the range of subjects and equipment available at his school. Short sequence showing him addressing an informal assembly. Cuthbertson asks Spivey about the social background of his pupils, and the role of their parents. Sequence showing a music lesson at the school. In interview, Ronald and Edna Smith explain why they are happy sending their son to Lawrence Veston. Ron and Joan Stinchcombe are interviewed. They express enthusiasm for Lawrence Weston, but maintain that private schools offer both better discipline and better employment prospects. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/72974 |
| Production number: | 00525_2974 |
| Videofinder number: | 3999 |
| Available to public: | no |
