History A-Level
Educational equality and meritocracy
What Educational equality and meritocracy means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Educational equality and meritocracy
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Reform saw the rapid expansion of comprehensive schools replacing the tripartite system via Circular 10/65, alongside the Open University widening higher education access.
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