jan 3, 1870 - 1870 Forster's Education Act

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- Free compulsory education fully managed by the state
- 1880 compulsory up to age of 10
- 1918 age up to 14
- 1947 age up to 15
- 1972 age up to 17
- Two key concerns; access to and participation in education as well as equality of opportunity. This was designed to reduce class differences and encourage interconnections.

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