Unit 1 Q1 – Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education. (A) – Summarise entitlements and provision for early years (B) – Explain the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stages and school governors (c)– Explain the post 16 options for young people and adults (A) As part of every child matters agenda and the childcare act 2006, it became an entitlement of all 3 and 4 year old's in England to receive a free part-time early year's education for up to 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year. The local authorities to ensure that every child receives up to two years of free education before reaching school age. Early years provision in schools is about supporting very young children. It is distinct from key stage 1 in each country within the UK and is based on the concept of learning through play rather than a more formal education, as play has been shown to be an important stage for children's early learning.
Some are state-funded, others are privately run although a child might be eligible for a free part-time place. Nursery classes Nursery classes are attached to primary schools. They may have a separate building and playground away from the main school but share the same head teacher and staff. They are Ofsted inspected. Primary schools Primary schools cater for children aged 4-11.
This is provided through schools and nursery programmes. There are four main types of school that are funded by local authorities: Community schools; community schools look to develop strong links with the local community. They can do this in a number of ways, including, providing use of their facilities, or providing services like childcare and adult learning classes. A community school is run by the local authority, which; employs the staff, owns the land and buildings and decides which ‘admission criteria’ to use. The school I am currently working at is part community school.
Unit 302 Know the structure of education from early years to post compulsory education Outcome 1 1.1 summarise entitlement and provision for early years education Since 2006 all children in the UK aged 3-4 years become entitled to receive a free 15 hours per week early years education for 38 weeks of the year. This is funded by the government to ensure all children have the opportunity to benefit from early years education for two years before reaching school age. If any childcare given exceeds the free 15 hours a week the parents/careers will have to pay any additional hours. Children under 5 years are also entitled to free milk/fruit once a day this provides children with a range of health benefits and social opportunities. There are many different organisations that provide childcare options for children 0-5 years old these include: Sure Start Children's Centres-They work with parents and children from birth offering health and family support, parenting advice, training and employment advice and provide early years education for children 0-4 years.
1.2. Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance. Nursery Schools are funded by the state or independently depending on the type of nursery and at what age the child will attend. All children aged between three and four years old are entitled to a free placement at a government funded nursery. Many nurseries are now located on site a primary or community school to help the transition between foundation stages 1 and 2 easier for the children.
From 1st September 2010 the Government extended these hours from 12.5 to 15 hours for up to 38 weeks of the year. The free entitlement provides universal access to early childhood education and care, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to benefit from early years education. The extended hours also supports parents who wish to go back to work or develop their careers
SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS LEVEL 3 Assignment 1 Question 1a In English schools, as part of the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda and the Childcare Act of 2006, every child aged 3-4 years old has a right to free, part time education. The government provides funds to the local authority to provide education for up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year. A child may start their EYFS education in the term following their 3rd birthday and will continue until the 31st August following the child's 5th birthday. This ensures that each child gets up to 2 years free education before they start Year 1, Key Stage 1. Children may get their free education from a variety of registered childcare providers such as: *Pre- schools (2-5 years) *Playgroups (2-5years) *Private Nursery schools (3-4 years) *Maintained Nursery schools *Primary school, reception classes, where they operate an early admissions policy for 4 year olds.
TDA TASK 3.2 1.1 - Summarise the entitlement and provision for early years education As part of the Every Child Matters agenda and the Childcare Act 2006, children aged 3-4 are entitled to free early year’s education. This phase of the education is called The Free entitlement and every child could get up to 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year. Additionally, the local authorities provides funding from the government to ensure that some disadvantage 2 years old children can get up to 15 hours of free early - years education. The new revised Early Years Foundation Stage 2012 sets out the standards of the early years curriculum. It is a framework for learning and development and care for children from birth the end of reception year.
SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS NCFE LEVEL 3 Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education. Summarise entitlement and provision for early years education. All children in England in spite of their background aged 3 and 4 are entitled to 15 hours a week of free early years educations within nurseries and nursery school for up to 38 weeks per year. Local Authorities are funded by the government to ensure that every child receives that education. These hours can be extended if the parents wish to go back to work, but the extra hours is paid by the parents.
Question 1a Summerise entitlement and provision for early years education. Since the Childcare Act 2006 and as part of Every Child Matters all children in the UK aged 3 and 4 years old are entitled to free places at either a nursery or another pre-school setting for up to 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year. This is funded by the government for local authorities to ensure that every child has at least 2 years free education before reaching school age. Sure Start Children Centres: Work with parents from the birth of their child, helping with early years education, full day or short term care, health and family support as well as parenting advice and employment advice. Nursery Schools: Help with early learning and childcare for children between the ages of 3-5.