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.
Supporting Teaching And Learning In schools NCFE Level 3 Assignment 1 Question 1a Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education. Summarise entitlement and provision for early years education. It is the entitlement of all 3 & 4 year olds in England to receive up to 15 hours a week part time Early Years Education, for 38 weeks of the year. It is funded by the government to local authorities to ensure every child receives up to 2 years free education before reaching school age. Early years is about supporting young children and is distinct from key stage 1 in the fact that it is based on learning through play instead of a more formal education.
Assignment 1 Question 1a Know the structure from early years to post-compulsory education. Summarise entitlement and provision for early year’s education There are many key stages that a child will go through in their school life, from early years to post-compulsory education. Starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS) framework. As part of the Every Child Matters agenda and the Childcare Act 2006,all 3 to 4 year olds in England can receive free part-time early years education of up to 15 hours per week, for 38 weeks out of the year. Government funds ensures that every child receives up to 2 years of free education, before reaching school age.
TDA 3.2: Schools as organisations 1. Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education. 1.1 Summarise entitlement and provision for early years education. Every child is entitled to the Early Years Education Funding from the start of the first term after their 3rd birthday e.g. children who turn 3 between January and March receive their free place at the start of the summer term.
1a) Every child aged 3 and 4 are entitled to part time early years education for up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year. This ensures that children get up to 2 years free education before school which the government funds through the local authorities. Fees will be charged for any additional hours. There are 4 key stages to education under the National Curriculum. Key Stage 1 - 5 to 7 year olds Key stage 2 - 7 to 11 year olds Key stage 3 - 11 to 14 year olds Key stage 4 - 14 to 16 year olds There are different types of childcare options available for 0-5 year olds.
a. Summarise entitlement and provision for early years education. All children aged 3 to 4 years old are entitled to be provided with free early years education. This should amount to 15 hours per week, 38 weeks of the year. It is also possible for 2 year old to have this entitlement depending on if the parent or guardian is receiving income based support, working tax or child tax credits, other governmental support through asylum or pensions and if the child I looked after by the local council. The above is changing in September 2014 to allow more 2 years old children to be entitled Free early years education can be provided at the following places.
(1:p1) An example of a statutory setting in my area is ***** which provides education for 4-7 year olds. Children start Infants school between the ages of 4-5 and will be in Reception class. Reception year is the last year in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). A voluntary sector is not compulsory and is not funded by the government, but by charities or organisations and in a lot of cases, parents have to pay for their child to attend. They can provide childcare and give the child the opportunity to learn something new.
“Examples of specific services offered through projects include: Home based ante natal care, Breastfeeding Support Groups Advice, support and information on health related topics Early Language Development Programmes Play development for all ages and stages Age appropriate physical development opportunities High quality crèche sessions Promotion of the creative arts Support for smooth transitions between pre school and school.” (EarlyYearsSureStart) Nursery schools - Provide early learning and childcare for children between three and five years old. They are often based at Sure Start Children’s Centres or linked to a primary school. Preschools and playgroups - Usually run by voluntary groups providing part-time play and early learning for
1. Know the different types of schools in the education sector 1.2. Describe the characteristic of different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s)and school governance. Nursery Schools Nursery schools provide education for pre-school children between the ages of 0 – 5 years. Between the ages of 0 – 3 years children can attended either privately owned or government owned day nurseries separate from all schools, but still monitored by OFSTED (The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills).
1a Entitlement is 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year for 2 years. Extra hours are available but are chargeable to the parents. Provision is about supporting young children, focusing on learning through play. EYFS runs from ages 3 to 5 in the UK. Places to attend include per-schools and playgroups, usually run by voluntary groups such as churches.