TDA 3.2 SCHOOLS AS ORGANISATIONS SUMMARISE ENTITLEMENT AND PROVISION FOR EARLY YEARS EDUCATION All three and four year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early year’s education for 38 weeks of the year. Parents have the right to request a flexible working pattern if they have a child aged under six or a disabled child under 18. This free education may take place in Ofsted registered premises, this may be named as an Early Years Unit these are often attached to a school, alternatively it could be a nursery, playschool or a registered childminders. EXPLAIN THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCHOOLS IN RELATION TO EDUCATIONAL STAGE(S) AND SCHOOL GOVERNANCE There are 4 main types of mainstream schools which will be …show more content…
They are funded partly through the LEA, partly through charity and partly by the governing body. The LEA also provides support services. • Voluntary-controlled schools; these are similar types of schools to voluntary-aided schools although they are run and funded by the local authority, which also employs the staff and provides support services. The buildings and land are usually owned by a charity, which is usually a religious organisation. Specialist schools These are usually secondary schools which can apply for specialist status to develop one or two subject specialisms. They will receive additional government funding for doing this. Around 92% of secondary schools in England have specialist status. Listed are some specialist schools that you may come across: Arts colleges Business and enterprise colleges Engineering colleges Humanities colleges Language colleges Maths and computing colleges Music colleges Science colleges Sports colleges Technology colleges Special schools can also apply for specialist school status to be given for a special educational needs (SEN) specialism under one of the 4 areas of the SEN code of practice. There are also other types of schools that are not funded directly by the LEA. These are: Academies These are set up by sponsors from business and are independently
These are stand alone schools for children ages 3 to 4 years old. Some have their own head teacher and trained nursery staff, and may be state funded; however there are also privately run nursery schools.
1.2 Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance.
Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance
The role of the SENCo has developed through government policy and undergone significant changes in the past decade with the introduction of the statutory SEN Code of Practice 2001 which states that the role of the SENCo includes identifying and placing pupils in need of special educational provision on a graduated system, liaising with parents and other professionals in regards to children with SEND and advising and supporting other practitioners in the field amongst other responsibilities.
This Act transferred the responsibility of children with special educational needs looked after by the health service to the local authority and as a result many special schools were built.
Education Act 2002/2006 - Schools which have innovative ideas to improve education, but are prevented by an existing law from implementing them, will be able to apply for exemption from that law. Schools which demonstrate a high standard of teaching will be given exemption national controls such as the national curriculum, agreements on teachers' pay and conditions and the way the scheduling of the school day and terms. The act imposes various minimum standards for independent schools in areas such as health and safety and space requirements
As part of the Every Child Matters and Childcare Act 2006 all children aged three and four in England are entitled to 15 hours per week of early years education for free. The local authority is provided with government funds to enable that early years education is provided for children for up to two years of free education over 38 weeks of the year, parents will also have the option to pay for additional hours if and when they require them.
All children aged 5-16 are entitled to a free place at a state school and most families take up this place. Schools across England are funded and managed in different ways and will vary depending on the age of the child.
All policies are important as they provide boundaries which to work by ensuring a teacher’s job is not put at risk and a child is not declined of their rights. The Grievance policy gives staff the freedom to make complaints following correct procedure and always be heard which is very important as it also gives staff the security of knowing they can approach their superiors if need be without
1.2 Explain the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) & school governance.
Every child who on the term commencing after their 3rd Birthday is entitled to a free part time place in early years education. This was formed as part of the Every Child Matters agenda. From 0-5 years the framework of learning, development & care forms the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which follows the following principles:
In 2006 all 3/4 year olds were entitled to up to 12.5 hours a week during term time free early years education. This was increased to 15 hours a week in September 2011.
Education is a very important aspect in society and is valued by parents, politicians, educators, and others in the community. The education of children is a vital role in any organized system because the future depends on those who are young to take over in the cycle of society. The institutions that provide children with an education can be divided into two categories known as traditional public schools and nontraditional schools. Nontraditional schools provide students with different learning environments compared to traditional schools and some specific examples of these schools are magnet schools, charter schools, and virtual schools (Newberry). All of these schools are relatively new and have controversial views across the country.
Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance
The K-12 public school system of the U.S. must be nurtured, diversified and promoted to a higher academic standard. The term “public education” means education that is publicly financed through various tax programs and those personnel in charge are accountable to public authorities and designated places of education must be accessible to all students with attendance mandatory unless specified through legal documentation. The term "public education" covers every type of public school from kindergarten through the 12th grade to include traditional, charter, magnet, vocational and various alternative schools.