The Education Act 1944 (UK)

The Education Act 1944, also known as the Butler Act, transformed education in England and Wales. It made school attendance compulsory until age 15 and established a tripartite system of secondary education, dividing schools into grammar, technical, and modern types based on students' abilities. The Act aimed to provide free secondary education for all, ensuring that children received a quality education regardless of their background. It also emphasized the importance of religious education and local authority responsibility for schools, shaping the educational landscape for future generations and contributing to increased access to education post-World War II.