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Should we abolish private schools? - The Guardian
Should we abolish private schools? - The Guardian
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN36jVSp1x0
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1
Which of the following was suggested as a reform to make private schools more equitable?
Require private schools to pay business rates
Give private schools government funding
Abolish private schools immediately
Allow more private schools to open
2
Which famous institution is mentioned as an example of a private school that many influential figures have attended?
Westminster
Eton
Oxford
Harrow
3
What percentage of private school pupils in the UK come from the most disadvantaged backgrounds?
1%
7%
10%
50%
4
What historical event contributed to the rise of private schools in the UK?
WW2
The Victorian Era
The Tudor period
The Industrial Revolution
5
What does the video suggest is one major downside of the current private school system in the UK?
It offers limited extra-curricular activities
It benefits only wealthy families and perpetuates privilege
It is too focused on academic achievement
It creates more jobs for teachers
6
What percentage of the UK’s population is privately educated?
7%
5%
15%
10%
7
What is the main concern raised by critics regarding private schools in the UK?
They lack qualified teachers
They create inequality and privilege for the wealthy
They do not teach important subjects like math and science
They provide poor quality education
8
How much could charging VAT on private school fees potentially raise for the Treasury?
£10.5 million
£500,000
£1.5 billion
£500 million
9
What country is highlighted as a model for integrating private and state education, with a focus on equality?
Sweden
Germany
Canada
Finland
10
What is the main argument in favor of abolishing private schools, according to the video?
To make education a business
To promote equality by integrating education
To increase the wealth of the state
To improve the quality of private schools
