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.
Schools under Local Authority maintenance will be supported by a team of educational experts who will provide training and support linked to national initiatives. Local Authorities
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.
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 need to know the policies and be seen to be working to them. They need to develop their own policies in line with the national requirements following local government guidelines. Describe the role of other organisations working with children and young people and how these may impact on the work of schools Thanks to Every Child Matters organisations combine their knowledge, skill and expertise to help the child in an integrated manner. Organisations work with children and have meetings or visits to the school. Even though they are separate, they work with each other to benefit the child.
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.
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.
This is where parents, prospective parents and others gain information about the school. Their aims and values can be upheld by developing links with the local community. The school needs to encourage the pupils to see the relevance of learning and what can be done outside of school. Other ways to uphold values is to develop, links with local businesses and invite them into the school. Newsletters to parents showing the topics their child is to be learning about, also how they would like parents to be included with their children’s learning.
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