I don't know if any of you know what the 11+ is, but it's the old education system which was abolished about 35 years ago.
You took an exam in Year 6 which would determine which secondary school you went to, whether that be a grammar school (for the bright students) or a secondary modern (for the less able). This would mean that those who were bright at this age effectively got a better education than those who were not and the secondary modern students would receive a more practical education.
There are several arguments for and against the system as it has been news recently about a possible return.
Mainly people are against it as it does not give people of that age equal chances, and if you flunk the test but are actually clever then you wouldn't have another chance again.
However, people like the idea as it takes away the private school system and bright children of all backgrounds can receive a very good education, regardless of their parents income or relying on scholarships which are sometimes far and few between.
Anyway, I'd love to hear your views.