Some nursery schools are state funded although some can be privately run. * Community schools are run and funded by the Local Authority. The Local Authority owns the land and buildings and determines the entrance requirements which decides which children are eligible for a place. These schools are inspected by Ofsted which is the Government’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Community schools include; * Primary Schools cater for children aged between 4 and 11 years old.
Government funds ensures that every child receives up to 2 years of free education, before reaching school age. This early year provision in school supports very young children and is based on the concept of learning through play rather than formal education, as play has shown to be an important part for children’s early learning. Under the National Curriculum there are 4 Key Stages to education, starting with Foundation.The curriculum for Solihull(EYFS) 2012 includes ‘Understand the world Development’,`Personal,Social and Emotional Development’, ‘Physical Development’, ‘Maths, Literacy, ‘Communication and Language ‘and ‘Expressive Arts and Designs.’ The next Key Stage is Key Stage 1, which includes years 1 and 2(Age 5 and 6 Years), then children would move up to Key Stage 2(Years 3, 4, 5, and 6) for children aged 7 to 11. Children or young people would then move on to secondary education, Key Stage 3 which includes children from the age of 11 to 14 years old. Key Stage 4 includes children from the age of 14 to 16 years old.
Nursery school is an educational establishment offering early childhood education to children between the ages of three and five Independent schools: Independent schools (also private schools) are fee-paying private schools, governed by an elected board of governors and independent of many of the regulations and conditions that apply to state funded schools. Some of the older, expensive and more exclusive schools catering for the 13–18 age-range in England and Wales are known as Public schools. Nursery classes provide a stimulating environment which is palnned and organised for the children. Faith schools: Faith schools can be different kinds of schools, eg voluntary aided schools, free schools, academies etc, but are associated with a particular religion. Faith schools are mostly run like other state schools.
| 1. Community Schools | The local authority owns the land and buildings | The governing body is responsible for running the school | The local authority funds the school and employs the staff | The school must follow the national curriculum | The admissions policy for community schools is determined and administered by the local authority.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. | 2. Foundation and Trust Schools | The governing body of the school or a charitable foundation owns the buildings and the land | The governing body is responsible for running the school | The local authority is responsible for funding the school and the governing body employs the staff | The school must follow the national curriculum | A Trust school is slightly different in that it forms a charitable Trust with an outside partner, such as a business.
TDA 2.5 Schools as Organisations 1.1 & 1.2 Main types of schools include community schools, foundation and trust schools, faith schools, academies, grammar schools, special schools, free schools, Independent (private) schools * Community schools are controlled by the local council and have strong links to their local community. * Foundation schools are funded by government but are run by their own governing body and have more freedom to set their own agenda. Their governing body generally owns the school buildings and land. A trust school works in the same way, but will form a charitable trust with a partner eg a business. * Faith schools are like other state schools except that they don’t have to follow the national curriculum when it comes to religious studies.
Becky Hargreaves Unit 2 Understand how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities. 2.1 Explain the strategic purpose of: School Governors The main role of a school governor- To help raise the standards of achievement. Governors are accountable for the performance of the school. Monitor and review the performance of the school. Make decisions about the budget and staffing.
1.1Identify the main types of state and independent schools: Community schools: controlled by the local council and not influenced by business or religious groups Foundation schools: more freedom to change the way they do things than community schools. Academies: run by a governing body, independent from the local council - they can follow a different curriculum Voluntary schools: a) Voluntary aided (mainly religions/faith school). b) Voluntary controlled are funded and run by the Local Authority Independent schools (Private schools): must pay fee to attend. 1.2 Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance. Nursery- is the foundation stage which is up to the age of 4, full-time education is compulsory for all children aged between 5 and 16.
Faith Schools 13. Community & Community Special Schools 1.2 Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage's & school governance 1.1 School Types | 1.2 Characteristics | Voluntary aidedSchool | Voluntary aided school can be primary, secondary, special schools & colleges and cater for children & young people, aged 4-18. * Run by their own governing body * Governing body helps pay for building & maintenance costs * Governing body decides on admission policy * School land & buildings are usually owned by charitable foundation - usually a religious organisation * They may teach religious education according to the own faith * These school follows the National Curriculum | Voluntary Controlled Schools | Voluntary Controlled Schools can be primary, secondary, special schools & colleges and cater for children & young people, aged 4-18. * The land and buildings are typically owned by a charitable foundation
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR EDUCATION POLICY AND PRACTICE The local government gives advice and support to local schools. They also oversee any staff training and development. The local government work alongside the schools SENCO to help with any changes to special educational needs. School management issues and the development of school policies are also supported by the local government. These issues are normally dealt with on governor meetings, held at the school.
Schools in Wales deliver the Early Years Foundation Phase, which is started from the ages of two and three, and continued through to Key Stage One at age 7. In Northern Ireland children in Years One and Two are taught the Foundation Stage, and will only continue onwards once they are ready to do so. Year Three sees their beginning of Key Stage One. Children in Years Four, Five, Six and Seven, are known as Key Stage