* 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. * Childminders. Look after children under 12 in their own homes. They can look after up to six children under eight years old, although no more than three of them can be under the age of five.
Unit Number: 205 Schools as Organisations Worksheet 1: Different Types of School Characteristics of this type of school Assessment Criteria Primary (Infants & Junior): Secondary; Or three tier First school: Middle School: Upper School: Primary Schools generally cater for children aged from 4-11. Primary schools are often subdivided into Infant School for children aged 4-7 and Junior School for children aged 7-11. All state Primary Schools are obliged to follow a centralised National Curriculum. Each year is usually taught by one class teacher. Secondary School also known as High School is for children aged 11-18.
It shows how Harry develops coping strategies when the family experiences major changes. It also highlights the contribution made by Harry’s parents and his early years educators to his early education. Much of what we learn about Harry’s early learning can be applied to many other young children. Providing a unique look at one child’s early development and learning, this book will be of interest to all who are fascinated by how young children learn – nursery practitioners, early years teachers, parents, students and advisers. Cath Arnold has worked in the field of early education for over 25 years, both in the private and public sectors.
Schools these days have many resources available to them. Most parents or guardians when looking for a school that they would like to send a child to would visit a schools website and read all the policies, and activities a child can get involved with. They would also see how their child would be educated at the school. Once a child is enrolled at the school the parent or guardian will keep a close eye on the website for updates. Most schools will send out monthly newsletters so that anything on the website is handed out or put on a notice board outside the school.
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). There is a charge for your child to attend nursery at this age. From the age 3 – 5 children are eligible to 5 funded sessions of around 2.5 hours of pre-school education a week. Depending on the education provider depends how this is distributed. A lot of schools have morning or afternoon session to cope with the demand.
Even though this education is readily available for all children it is not compulsory to send your child until they reach the age of 5. Compulsory school age begins at the start of the term following their 5th birthday and most authorities offer places in reception classes after their 4th birthday. Children can leave school on the last Friday in June of the school year they turn 16. The local authority has a duty to offer all children a place who are of compulsory school age. The parents also have the duty to make sure their child/children receive an education during the compulsory school years.
TDA 2.5 Schools as Organisations 1.1 Identify the main types of state and independent schools The main types of state and independent schools are; * Nursery Schools * Primary Schools * Secondary Schools * Community Schools * Specialists Schools * Free Schools * Academies * Church Schools * Private Schools 1.2 Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance. * Nursery Schools have their own head teacher and staff and cater for children aged 3 and 4. They usually attend for 2 to 4 hours per day on 3 or 5 days a week. The children learn from a mix of curriculum based activities and social experience. Some nursery schools are state funded although some can be privately run.
When I first started school, I attended F.L.I.C.S. Elementary School. ( Foreign Language Immerson Cultural Studies). There were four total languages: French, Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish. What made this school stand out from other schools was that not only do you have the regular elementary school naptimes and classes, but your parents get to assign you a particular language to be in.
Families with low income would send all of their kids in one grade and they would learn same subject. Recitation was the main practice that teachers used when it came to learn the subject. Student had to get memorize important dates in History or other subjects and then repeat them in front of the class or quietly to the teacher. (web 5) Teachers of boarding school that taught had to live with their students but received minimum pay of four to ten dollars a month. (web 5).
Child will then normally transfer to Senior/High school at age 11 where they will continue their education through to under new laws 18 years of age. Following this Young Adults will then move onto Employment, College or University. Transitions experienced by most children and young people A Child/Young Adult will go through what we call 'normal transitions' throughout their school/work life's. A child will normally attend a nursery or playgroup at age 3-4 years, before moving up to Reception class at 4-5 years. Child will then move up to Infants aged 5-6 years where they will stay until moving onto Junior school at Age 6 through to age 10-11.