Element 1: Wider Context Flashcards
What does the term “statutory” mean?
something that is required by law
What does “statutory” mean in types of setting?
settings that are government funded as they have to be available by law
What does “independent” mean in types of setting?
term usually used for independent schools that are not paid for by the government or state funding, so in most cases parents will be charged for them.
True or False. Independent schools have to follow the EYFS Framework and are inspected by Ofsted.
True
What does “voluntary” mean in types of setting?
the provision has been set up and funded by donations and voluntary contributions
What curriculum do 0 to 5 year olds follow?
EYFS (early years foundation stage)
What is the national curriculum for?
aim to make sure all pupils were having the same opportunities to learn key subjects and there also a way of measuring standards.
True or False. 3 year olds don’t receive free part-time early years education up to 30 hrs per week and no 2 year olds are able to have it free with certain circumstances.
False. 3 year olds can receive it and some 2 year olds are also able to have it free with certain circumstances.
What age group follow EYFS?
from birth to the end of reception year
Which year groups are in key stage 1?
year 1 and 2
Which year group are in key stage 2?
year 3,4,5,6
Which year groups are in key stage 3?
year 7,8,9
Which year groups are in key stage 4?
years 10 and 11
Who follows the national curriculum?
pupils in key stage 1 to 4
True or False? The National Curriculum sets out the programmes of study and attainment targets for all subjects at all 4 key stages.
True
What does Ofsted stand for?
Office for standards in education
What is the role of Ofsted?
inspects and regulates services providing education and skills for learners of all ages, including those who care for babies, children and young people.
What is a 2 tier system?
primary, secondary
What is a 3 tier system?
first, middle, high
Name 4 different types of Early Years settings for children 0 to 5.
childminders, nannies, pre-school, nursery, creche etc.
What is the purpose of a school?
to provide education
What type of organisation is a school?
non-profit
What is the primary responsibility of school staff?
to ensure student safety
What is the primary focus of a school?
providing education
What are the features of a community school?
run and owned by local authority
What are the features of foundation and trust schools?
run by governing body and have more freedom with the way the school operates
What are the features of a voluntary school?
Aided or controlled. Run by governing body but land and building usually owned by a religious organisation or charity. They also have different admission criteria (can discriminate) e.g. only muslims
What are the features of specialist schools?
Usually secondary schools, which apply for specialist status to develop a subject specialism.
What are the features of a free school?
All-ability, state funded schools set up in response to what local people say they want and need. They can also set their own pay and conditions for staff and change the length of school terms and school day. They don’t have to follow the national curriculum.
What are the features of academies?
Publicly funded independent schools. Money is received directly from the government and they choose how they want to spend it, this includes how much they pay staff.
What are the features of a pupil referral unit (PRU)?
provide education for those who have been excluded or are likely to be excluded from school
What are the features of a state boarding school?
providing free education but the costs of boarding must be paid for
What are the features of private schools/ independent schools?
Charge fees to attend with no government funding. They do not have to follow the national curriculum but must be registered and inspected.
What are the features of home schooling.
Parents have the right to educate their children at home. They do not need to follow the National Curriculum but learning is monitored by the local authority.
What is mainstreaming?
The practice of placing students with special education needs in general education classroom during specific time periods based on their skills.
Who attend mainstream schools?
Children who meet the normal milestones for their year groups.
Definition of “governing body”
Group of people who formulate the policy. They’re accountable for the individual school to the local authority.
What are the post 16 options?
school sixth form, sixth form college, further education college, specialist college, apprenticeships, training schemes, home schooling
Are all pupils in England required to stay in education or training until 18 yrs old?
yes
True or false. English and maths do not need to be studied until they reach 18 if not yet achieved.
false
Where is an international baccalaureate(IB) usually available from?
independent schools
What does the IB include?
You choose one subject from each of five groups- including 2 languages, social science, experimental sciences and mathematics.
What defines the Tripartite system?
The division of the secondary sector into 3 types of schools: grammar schools, technical schools, modern schools.
What is a school sixth form?
Offers A Level education for 16-18 year olds and is attached to as secondary school.
Describe a sixth form college
Offers 16-18 year olds a wider range of subjects and qualifications compared to a traditional school.
Describe a further education college
Offers a wide range of academic, technical, vocational and professional courses.
Describe a specialist college
offers a specialist curriculum
What are Early Learning Goals (ELGs)?
the level of development children should be expected to have attained by the end of the EYFS.
What do ELGs help support teachers to do?
Make holistic, best-fit judgements about a child’s development, and their readiness for year 1.
What is the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP)?
the profile provides parents, carers, practitioners and teachers with a well-rounded picture of a child’s knowledge, understanding and abilities, attainment against expected levels, and their readiness for year 1.
What does the EYFS framework tell us about ratios?
staff ratios tell you the minimum number of adults:children.
What are the characteristics of effective learning?
critical thinking and creating, playing and exploring, active learning
What does creative and critical thinking include?
having their own ideas
making links
working with ideas
What does playing and exploring include?
finding out and exploring
playing with what they now
being willing to have a go
(engagement)
What does active learning include?
being involved and concentrating
keep trying
enjoying achieving what they set out to do
(motivation)
How did education change in 1870?
Introduction to compulsory education for boys and girls aged 5 to 10.
How did education change in 1893?
The school leaving age is raised to 11.
How did education change in 1899?
The school leaving age is raised to 12.
How did education change in 1921?
The school leaving age is raised to 14.
How did education change in 1944?
Introduction of the Education Act 1944.
State education is now free.
Separate primary and secondary schools.
Local education authorities had to ensure nursery provision, disability provision and boarding.
How did education change in 1972?
School leaving age raised to 16.
How did education change in 1988?
The Education Reform Act 1988 was introduced.
A compulsory National Curriculum.
Compulsory standardised assessments (SATs and GCSEs).
How did education change in 2008?
EYFS was introduced.
The Education and Skills Act 2008 introduced which means in England you must do one of the following until your 18: stay in full time education, start an apprenticeship or traineeship, spend 20hrs or more a week working or volunteering while in part time education.
What was the first national educational system in the UK?
The Education Act 1870
Which educational system was introduced in the late 1940s?
The tripartite system
What is the age of compulsory full-time education in the UK?
5
What is the highest level of education in the UK?
PhD
