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[[File:LondonInner.png|thumb|The ILEA area within Greater London]]The '''Inner London Education Authority''' ('''ILEA''') was a local authority created on the abolition of the [[London County Council]] in 1965. It took over the education functions of the LCC (education in outer London being the responsibility of the London Boroughs). It was initially a special committee of the Greater London Council, but became an independent local authority when the GLC was abolished in 1986. ILEA itself was abolished in 1990, and its functions were passed to the boroughs. The abolition of ILEA by a Conservative government has been seen as the effect of the polarisastion of politics at this time.<ref>http://opus.bath.ac.uk/18984/ An enquiry into the abolition of the Inner London Education Authority (1964-1988): with particular reference to politics and policy making</ref> | [[File:LondonInner.png|thumb|The ILEA area within Greater London]]The '''Inner London Education Authority''' ('''ILEA''') was a local authority created on the abolition of the [[London County Council]] in 1965. It took over the education functions of the LCC (education in outer London being the responsibility of the London Boroughs). It was initially a special committee of the Greater London Council, but became an independent local authority when the GLC was abolished in 1986. ILEA itself was abolished in 1990, and its functions were passed to the boroughs. The abolition of ILEA by a Conservative government has been seen as the effect of the polarisastion of politics at this time.<ref>http://opus.bath.ac.uk/18984/ An enquiry into the abolition of the Inner London Education Authority (1964-1988): with particular reference to politics and policy making</ref> | ||
ILEA had a Labour majority for much of its life, and was generally seen as gay-friendly, for instance appointing [[Paul Patrick]] as an advisor for equal opportunities in Expressive Arts. It held a copy of ''[[Jenny lives with Eric and Martin]]'' (for lending to teachers, not issued to children) and this was taken up by the press in the media hysteria leading to the passing of [[Section 28]].<ref>http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/Magazine/InThisIssue-articleid-3489-sectionid-650.html</ref> | ILEA had a Labour majority for much of its life, and was generally seen as gay-friendly, for instance appointing [[Paul Patrick]] as an advisor for equal opportunities in Expressive Arts. It held a copy of ''[[Jenny lives with Eric and Martin]]'' (for lending to teachers, not issued to children) and this was taken up by the press in the media hysteria leading to the passing of [[Section 28]].<ref>http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/Magazine/InThisIssue-articleid-3489-sectionid-650.html ''Gay Times'' Behind the story: Section 28</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 08:18, 23 July 2012
The Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) was a local authority created on the abolition of the London County Council in 1965. It took over the education functions of the LCC (education in outer London being the responsibility of the London Boroughs). It was initially a special committee of the Greater London Council, but became an independent local authority when the GLC was abolished in 1986. ILEA itself was abolished in 1990, and its functions were passed to the boroughs. The abolition of ILEA by a Conservative government has been seen as the effect of the polarisastion of politics at this time.[1]
ILEA had a Labour majority for much of its life, and was generally seen as gay-friendly, for instance appointing Paul Patrick as an advisor for equal opportunities in Expressive Arts. It held a copy of Jenny lives with Eric and Martin (for lending to teachers, not issued to children) and this was taken up by the press in the media hysteria leading to the passing of Section 28.[2]
References
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- ↑ http://opus.bath.ac.uk/18984/ An enquiry into the abolition of the Inner London Education Authority (1964-1988): with particular reference to politics and policy making
- ↑ http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/Magazine/InThisIssue-articleid-3489-sectionid-650.html Gay Times Behind the story: Section 28