Element 1 Flashcards
Wider Context
What are the qualities of a Day Nursery? (1.1)
A Day Nursery looks after children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. Day Nurseries may be run by local authorities and/or community groups. Day Nurseries are instructed to follow the EYFS.
What are the qualities of a Childminder/ Childminder Agency? (1.1)
Childminders are self-employed carers and care for children under the age of 12 (17 if they’re SEN). Childminders cook,clean, change nappies, keep children safe and must create risk assessments and emergency procedures. This may be run out of their own homes.
What are the qualities of a Pre-school? (1.1)
Pre-schools provide education for children ages 2-5. Pre-schools must follow the EYFS curriculum. They are only open during term time and may have shorter days for new starters. Some are run by charities. Pre-schools are formal and structure.
What are the qualities of a Nanny? (1.1)
Nannies can live in the home with the children or live at their own home. Nannies can provide personal care and help the child create relationships.
What are the qualities of a School Nursery?
A School Nursery if for children ages 3 and above. It’s only open during term time and is more formal than a day nursery (uniform etc.).
What is PILES? (1.1)
A series of broad skills children learn.
What does the P stand for in PILES and what does it involve? (1.1)
Physical. Gross motor skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination, directionality and physical co-ordination.
What does the I stand for in PILES and what does it involve? (1.1)
Intellectual. Creativity, labelling, solving, planning, compare and contrast and prediction.
What does the L stand for in PILES and what does it involve? (1.1)
Language. Names, talking about art and expressing feelings.
What does the E stand for in PILES and what does it involve?
(1.1)
Emotional. Understanding emotions and channelling anger.
What does the S stand for in PILES and what does it involve?
(1.1)
Social. Asserting individuality, pride, self esteem and share and cooperate.
What are the qualities of a Maintained Community School? (1.1)
Maintained Community Schools are schools funded and controlled by the government. They also follow the national curriculum (NA). These types of provisions aren’t influenced by business or religious factors.
What are the qualities of an Academy? (1.1)
Academies are state-funded schools that are independent from the local authority. Academies can decide the curriculum and decide how to spend their budget.
What are the qualities of a Free School? (1.1)
Free Schools are funded by the government but not run by the local authority. They have more control over how they do things.
What are the qualities of Private Schools? (1.1)
Fees must be paid to attend a Private School. They don’t have to follow the national curriculum.
What are the qualities of Home Schooling? (1.1)
A child receives education at home and remain on their school roll (the number of pupils attending a school).
What are the qualities of a Forest School? (1.1)
The forest is used as the classroom and is mainly for children who don’t deal well with the typical classroom.
What are the qualities of a PFU (Pupil Referral Unit)? (1.1)
PFUs teach children who can’t attend regular school. The children may be ill or excluded.
What are the qualities of a Faith School? (1.1)
Faith Schools follow the national curriculum but can choose what they teach in RE.
What are the qualities of School Sixth Forms? (1.1)
School Sixth Forms are attached to secondary schools. They offer A-Level and BTEC qualifications. The whole provision has students in years 7-13. They’re more formal than other 16+ provisions.
What are the qualities of Sixth Form Colleges? (1.1)
Sixth Form Colleges are separate from a secondary school and provide a wider variety of qualifications. Ages 16-19.
What are the qualities of Tertiary Colleges? (1.1)
Tertiary Colleges provide many qualifications (including T-Levels and Apprenticeships). They are for ages 16+ are more informal (loose dress code and referring to teachers by their first name).
What are the qualities of Publicly Funded Providers? (1.1)
They are private training schools. PFPs are under supervision of a publicly funded provision.
What are the qualities of Employers? (1.1)
Employers are on the job training and studying (T-Levels and Apprenticeships).
What are the qualities of Special Colleges? (1.1)
Special Colleges have a holistic approach. Most of the students have a EHCP and focuses on life and employment.
What are the qualities of Art, Design and Performing Arts Colleges? (1.1)
Students learn the skills to work in the selected industry.
What is the definition of regulation? (1.1)
To check frequently.
Who are the DfE and what do they do? (1.1)
The Department for Education are responsible for Children’s Services and Education.
What does Ofsted stand for and what do they do? (1.1)
Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) are responsible responsible for promoting high standards in education and standards.
What does Ofqual stand for and what do they do? (1.1)
Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) regulate qualifications, examinations and assessments.
What are the qualification options for becoming a TA? (1.2)
Apprentice, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and Degree.
What can TAs do to improve a child’s development in Early Years? (1.2)
Encourage physical skills and independence, shaping a child’s learning based on their needs, building relationships with parents/carers, providing a safe space, creative play and providing structured learning.
What are the teacher standards according to the government? (1.2)
Set high expectations, promote good progress and outcomes, demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge, plan and teach well structured lessons, adapt teaching, make accurate use of assessments, manage behaviour effectively, fulfil wider professional responsibilities.
When did the National Curriculum come into place? (1.2)
1988
When was Ofsted introduced? (1.2)
1992
What are the main roles of a headteacher? (1.2)
School culture, teaching, curriculum and assessment, behaviour, SEND, professional development, organisational management, continuous school improvement, working in partnership, governance and accountability.
What is a Mental Health Lead and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)
A Mental Health Lead is responsible for children and young people’s mental healthy and well being. They have the responsibility to ensure staff are equipped with the skills to support pupils and sharing information when necessary to ensure children and young people can be supported.
What is a SENCo and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)
SENCos are responsible for special educational needs within a school. They advice staff about SEN strategies and working close with agencies.
What is a DSL and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)
A DSL takes lead on child protection issues in a provision. They have a responsibility to support staff members on carrying out their safeguarding duties and work closely with Children’s Social Care and other services.
What is PANCo and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)
A PANCo is a Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator. They promote health and well being by leading on physical activity and nutrition and create schemes that teach children about the importance of physical health.
What is a Pastoral Lead and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)
A Pastoral Lead is responsible for behaviour, attendance and safeguarding. They have a responsibility to ensure all children’s protection plans are maintained and making sure school staff understand and support the strategies being used to develop pupil’s learning styles.
When was compulsory education introduced in the UK and what ages? (1.2)
1870, all children aged 5-10 would attend school with boys aged 10 continuing education.
What act set compulsory education in place? (1.2)
Elementary Education Act.
When was the school leavers age raised to 11? (1.2)
1893.
What act was introduced in 1944 and what did it say? (1.2)
The Education Act, state education is now free, separated primary and secondary children, must provide provisions for nurseries, disability and boarding.
When was the school leavers age raised to 16? (1.2)
1972.
When was the Education Reform Act and what did it bring into place? (1.2)
1988, brought in the National Curriculum and Standardised Assessments.
How many subjects did the Education Reform Act split the curriculum into? (1.2)
14.
When was the Education and Skills act brought into place and what did it say? (1.2)
2008, stated that you must either: stay in full time education until you’re 18, start an apprenticeship or spend 20 hours a week working or volunteering.
What did the EYFS Update (2024) say? (1.2)
You no longer need a grade 4 in maths, there is a separate curriculum for childminders and schools.
