Element 1 (Wider Context) Flashcards
What is childcare provision?
the term used to describe the available care for babies and children until they start school
What is a childminder?
A childminder is a trained and registered professional who provides childcare in their own home, offering a safe and nurturing environment for children while their parents work or study.
What are the different types of nurseries?
•Day nursery
•Statutory/Maintained nursery class
•Nursery school
What is a pre-school?
A preschool is an early education setting for children aged 2 to 5, preparing them for primary school through play-based learning and social development.
What is a school provision?
School provision refers to education provided for children up to the age of 16. After this they can then decide whether they stay for sixth form or change to a different type of educational provision
What are maintained schools?
Schools funded by local authorities
Name as many maintained schools you can remember
-Community schools
-Voluntary controlled schools
-Voluntarily aided schools
-Foundation schools
-Trust schools
What is a community school
state-funded and no involvement from religious groups
What is a voluntary controlled school?
The same as community schools but having trust status. This group will not make any financial contribution but will influence the way the school is run
What is a voluntarily aided school?
the same as voluntary controlled schools but these receive financial contribution from the charitable trust
What is a foundation school?
maintained school where the governing body has more responsibility in the running of the school than is the case at a community school
What is a trust school?
these are owned by a charitable trust which is funded by the local authority
What is a non-maintained school?
A non-maintained school is a school that is not funded or controlled by the local authority. Instead, it is usually run by charities, trusts, or private organizations.
What are academies and free schools?
these schools receive funding directly from general government through the Education Funding Agency and are run by a charitable trust which
What are academies and free schools?
these schools receive funding directly from general government through the Education Funding Agency and are run by a charitable trust
What are private schools?
these are also known as independently schools. They receive no government funding and are paid for by fees. They do not have to follow the National Curriculum
What is a Post-16 provision?
A Post-16 provision refers to education and training options for students aged 16 and over.
What is a school sixth form?
these are made up for Year 12 and 13 students and are based in schools
What are General further education and tertiary colleges
FE colleges and tertiary colleges usually offer a wider range of provision through different levels of qualifications which are offered
What are private, independent and voluntary providers?
these may offer training or study programmes linked to employment
What are employers?
After 16, young people may seek employment-based training or apprenticeships which enable them to combine study with a placement
What are sixth form colleges?
these will be specifically for 16-18 year olds. Sixth form colleges are usually larger than the sixth form in schools and offer a wider range of courses
What are special colleges?
these may be residential and are focused on the needs of young people with special educational needs and disabilities
What are art, design and performing arts colleges?
these colleges enable students to develop the skills to specialise in the arts and work in different roles in this sector
