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.
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. This is decided by the governors and parents. The admissions policy for these schools is determined and administered by the governing body, in consultation with the local authority and other relevant schools in the area. | 3. Voluntary Schools | Voluntary schools are split into two categories a) voluntary- aided schools and, b) voluntary-controlled schools.
E1 There are many different types of settings that provide care and education for children in the local area. One example of this is the statutory sector. The statutory sector provides services that are considered mandatory according to the government and local authorities. Schools are a prime example of one of the services the statutory sector are obligated to provide. These kinds of services are funded by the government or local authorities.
2.1 School Governors School Governors work as a team and come together from volunteers from the local community, parents and teachers this is so they have a adequate diversity of views and experience. The Governing body is accountable for the performance of the school, plans the schools future direction, selects the head teacher, makes decisions on the schools budget and staffing, including the performance management policy. They makes sure the curriculum is followed and taught well. Decides how the school can encourage its aims and values. School governors are at the heart of how a school operates, how they do there job effects the interests of pupils, staff and the reputation of a school in the community.
The school will have to buy in any support services. The decision to become a trust school will be made by the governing body in consultation with parents. Voluntary aided/church schools These are mainly religious or 'faith' schools. They have their own governing body whom employ the staff. The church owns the building and the land.
Often responsible for a curriculum area and/or specific areas of school management. Head teacher Has overall responsibility of the school, its staff, pupils and the education they receive. How does a team support the school According to an old cliché ‘there is no “I” in team’, which reminds us all of the importance of working together, sharing responsibilities and maintaining a balance of the different roles within the team. Common goals and beliefs in the team help us to- improve educational standards of the school by helping children in studies. encourage good relationships promote good community makes target achievement
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.
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
Many private schools use the public schools when it comes to teaching special education students. The voucher program
Faith schools are mostly run like other state schools. They have to follow the national curriculum except for religious studies, where they are free to only teach about their own religion. A primary school is in which children receive primary education between the ages of about five to eleven, coming before secondary school and after preschool. It is the first stage of compulsory education. Specialist schools: The specialist schools programme was a UK government initiative which encouraged secondary schools in England to specialise in certain areas of the curriculum to boost achievement.