Focal Points Introduction to British Education -the purpose of the British education system the relationship between education and social class History and development of British education the influence of the church on schooling the 1944 Education Act introduction to a National Curriculum The present education system the various secondary schools Higher education institutions -famous old universities the Open University Focal Points • Introduction to British Education - the purpose of the British education system - the relationship between education and social class • History and development of British education - the influence of the church on schooling - the 1944 Education Act - introduction to a National Curriculum • The present education system - the various secondary schools • Higher education institutions - famous old universities - the Open University