Education Act 1944 (Butler Act)

The Education Act 1944, also known as the Butler Act, was a significant piece of legislation in the UK that transformed the education system. It raised the school leaving age to 15, introduced free secondary education for all children, and established the tripartite system that categorized schools into grammar, secondary modern, and technical schools based on students' abilities. The Act also emphasized the importance of religious education and aimed to provide a more equitable educational landscape, addressing post-war needs and promoting social mobility through education.