1) It is very difficult to generalize about particular types of schools as schools differ from one to the other.
2) Schooling for children is compulsory from 5 to 16, though some provision is made for those under 5.
3) Infant schools are largely informal.
4) In fact this kind of education is secondary only in name. A great majority of secondary modern school pupils leave school half-educated.
5) The selection of children at the age of 11 deprives many talented young people of true educational opportunities.
6) Their curricula feature more Science and Mathematics.
7) But the Conservative Government which came to power in 1979 is determined to reestablish selection in education, to broaden the types of schools that a child can attend, dependent upon parental choice.
8) Social reasons prevent working-class children from obtaining true educational opportunities.
9) The GCE exam is set and marked by eight independent examination boards, most of which are connected with a university.
10) For most white-collar jobs four or five "O" levels are required.
11) The grading scheme confuses schools, pupils, parents and employers.
12) From the foregoing, it seems reasonable to conclude that the system of secondary education in England and Wales still has a long way to go to ensure that all children realize their optimum potential.
13) The comprehensive school brings about a general improvement in the system of secondary education but the Conservative government has tried to prevent the complete comprehensivazation of education.
14) Further fundamental reorganization of secondary schooling is necessary to ensure true comprehensive system in England and Wales.