the changes will advantage high-achievers. "The proposed changes are based on the flawed thinking that it is much harder for a student to move from a grade B to an A rather than from grade G to F," he said. "They are probably discriminatory because they imply it is less important and worthwhile for lower-attaining students to achieve as well as they can." See also Tripartite System Grammar schools debate Education in England Education in Northern Ireland Education in Wales References External links National Association of Secondary Moderns "That'll Teach 'Em 2", Channel 4 "Take the 11-plus test", Channel 4 "School learns the language of success", The Independent Online – records the success of Walderslade Girls' School, in Medway, which was still a secondary modern school Testimonial of Mike Ion, DfES Regional Director of the Key Stage 3 Strategy Change and continuity: reflections on the Butler act – speech to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1944 Education Act, given by the chief inspector of schools, David Bell State schools in the United Kingdom School types Secondary education in England Secondary education in Wales Secondary education in Northern Ireland 1944 establishments in England 1940s establishments in Wales 1944 establishments in Northern Ireland 1970s disestablishments in Wales