The local authorities can then develop the use of the school facilities for local groups such as adult education classes or childcare classes. Foundation and trust schools are run by thier own governing body, which determines the admissions policy in consultation with the local authority. The school land and buildng will also be owned by the governing body or a charitable foundation. A trust school, although a type of foundation school, will form a charitable Trust with an outside partner, this could be a business. The decision to become a Trust school will be made by the governing body in consultation with parents.
Foundation and trust schools – these are run by their own governing body, which determines the admissions policy in consultation with the local education authority. The school, land and buildings will also be owned by the governing body or a charitable foundation. The decision to become a trust school will be made by the governing body in consultation with the parents. Voluntary schools – there are two types, (1) Voluntary aided schools are mainly religious or faith school,
1. Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education. The Every Child Matters agenda and the Childcare Act of 2006 stated that it will be an entitlement of all 3 and 4 year olds to receive free part-time early year’s education. As part of the agenda the government’s Sure Start initiative offers all 3 and 4 year olds a guaranteed free, 12.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year “early years” placement. The Sure Start programme is intended to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support.
1. Identify the main types of state and independent schools There are four main types of mainstream state schools, these are funded by the local authorities and also known as maintained schools. They will have to follow National Curriculum. These are as follow: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Community schools are run and owned by the local authority which also support the schools to develop links with the local community by providing support services. They usually determine the admissions policy.
1.2 Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stages and school governance. Schools across England are funded and managed in different ways and will vary depending on the age of your child. School Type Description Nursery schools Nursery schools are stand-alone schools for children aged three and four. They have their own head teacher and staff. Some are state-funded, others are privately run although a child might be eligible for a free part-time place.
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.
Together with the local education authority they decide the admissions policy. The school, land and buildings will be owned either by a charitable foundation or even by the governing body themselves. Trust schools will form a charitable trust with an outside partner for instance a business. They will also have to buy in any support services. The governing body and the parents will decide whether or not to become a trust school.
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.
Outcome 1 Know the different types of schools in the education sector 1.1 &1.2 This is a table identifying the main types of schools, their characteristics, their different educational stage and who governs them Category of School | | Independent Schools | These schools are separate from the local education authority. They are funded by fees paid from the parents also investments and charitable endowments. They do not have to follow the national curriculum. The head and governor are responsible for recruitment. | Community schools | The Local Authority runs these schools.
a) Summarize the entitlement and provision for early year’s education. The government brought out a paper called Every Child Matters along with the Childcare Act 2006, this made it possible for all 3 - 4 year olds whether advantaged or disadvantaged to access the same level of education for free (limited to 15 hours per week over 38 weeks). Early years education differs throughout the UK. In England it is known as Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) it is more play based than usual schooling, it is designed to harness learning aspects through play. EYFS covers the education of 3-5 year olds in England.