Introduction To Education Flashcards
State schools - what is a community/maintained school?
A community/maintained school has a governing body who is responsible for the day to day running of the school (eg, a headteacher and governors) and they follow the national curriculum.
State schools - what are foundation and voluntary schools?
Foundation and voluntary schools are funded by the local authority, they have more freedom to change the way they do things and they are supported by representatives from religious groups.
State schools - what are city technology colleges?
City Technology Colleges emphasise teaching science and technology, they are independent schools that are set up in urban areas. They are free to go to and are funded by a central government but companies can also contribute.
State schools - what are grammar schools?
Grammar schools are selective schools that select pupils on the basis of academic ability. Pupils get tested at ages 10/11 to get in.
State schools - what are academy schools?
Academy schools receive funding directly from the government rather than local authorities, the funding goes directly to the governing body of the school from the central government.
The governing body employs staff directly and can the pay and conditions from staff to staff.
The governing body can select its own admissions criteria and pupils don’t have to follow the national curriculum.
There are two types of academy schools:
Converter academy - used to not be an academy.
Sponsored academy - they were underperforming schools who changed to become an academy, they are run by sponsors.
State schools - what are free schools?
Free schools are a type of academy, but ‘any willing provider’ can set up a free school - including groups of parents.
State schools - what are faith schools?
Faith schools are voluntary provided and follow the national curriculum. However, they are free to teach whatever in terms of religious education. They are usually owned by a religious organisation so they have more say in who they employ as staff and the criteria they teach.
State schools - what are single sex schools?
Single sed schools are schools who only accept one gender, they can also be grammar or not. They can be beneficial for development and pupils are allowed to study any subjects.
State schools - what are state boarding schools?
State boarding schools provide free education but there is a fee for boarding. Most are academies and some are run by local authorities.
Private schools - what are independent/private schools?
Private/independent schools are not funded by the state (there are only 7% of schools that do this). They are instead funded by private individuals (through fees).
They have more freedom from government control.
Some independent/private schools may still call themselves ‘grammar’ or ‘faith’ schools.
They are often single sex schools, for example Cheltenham ladies college
Private schools - what are public schools?
Public schools are not publicly owned and some are the most expensive private schooling options available. They are small group institutions that require a fee and they have independence of their state system.
For example, Eton college.
Private schools - what are international schools?
International schools promote international topics of education, they build a strong foundation of cultural understanding. They provide education to children in an international community.
Alternative provision - what are pupil referral units?
Pupil referral units are an alternative education provision that is organised to provide education for children who are not able to attend for a number of reasons.
They can be elite schools or they can be public or private.
They are available for children aged 5-16.
Alternative provision - what are special education schools?
Special education schools are schools that cater specifically for children whose needs cannot be met with the provision and support that would be provided by a mainstream school.
Alternative provision - what is homeschooling?
Homeschooling is where students are educated at home rather than in a traditional institutional setting.
For example, a school or a college.
