introduction to education Flashcards
what are state schools?
schools which are funded by the government
what are community schools / maintained schools?
- funded by the local
authority - not influenced by business or religious groups
- follow the national curriculum
what are foundation and voluntary schools?
*funded by local authority but have more freedom to change the way they do things
*sometimes supported by representatives from religious groups
what are city technology colleges?
- all-ability secondary schools based in urban centres and geared towards science, maths, technology and preparing students for the world of work.
- 15 City Technology Colleges were created, all but 3 have converted to academies.
what are grammar schools?
- state secondary schools that are free to attend
- select pupils by examination taken by children at age 11, known as the “11-plus”.
- There are only about 163 grammar schools in
England.
what are academy schools?
- state-funded schools directly funded by the Department for Education but independent of local authority control.
- self-governing non-profit charitable trusts.
- don’t have to follow National Curriculum but do have to ensure their curriculum is broad and balanced, and it includes core subjects of maths and English.
what are free schools
- funded by government but not run by local
authority. - more control over how they do things.
- ‘all ability’ schools, so can not use academicselection processes.
- run on a not-for-profit basis and can be set up by groups like, charities, universities, independent schools, community and faith groups, teachers, parents, businesses.
what are faith schools?
- have to follow the national curriculum, but can choose what they teach in religious studies.
- May have different admissions criteria and staffing policies but anyone can apply for a place.
what are single sex schools?
schools which select based on gender. They are
100% Male or Female in the student body, although many become co-Ed at 6th form level
what is a state boarding school?
*where you pay for boarding and the education is free.
*Government pays for the education
*around 40 State Boarding Schools in the UK.
what are private schools?
fee paying schools
what are private/ independent schools?
- Schools where students pay fees to attend,
- can be day schools or boarding schools but
independent of the
regulations and conditions
which apply to state funded schools. - may choose to
follow some regulations such as Curriculum or type of examinations they choose but they don’t have to
what are public schools?
- long established
- fee paying
- require an entrance exam to attend.
what are international schools?
-Schools which cater to the international community
- follow an international curriculum such as the Internal Baccalaureate, International Primary Curriculum and iGCSE’s
what is alternate provision schools?
Schools for those that are
unable to attend main
stream education
what are pupil referral units?
- a type of school that caters for children who can’t attend a mainstream school.
- Pupils are often referred if they need greater care and support than their school can provide.
- Children who attend a PRU might be:
- Permanently excluded for behaviour reasons,
- Experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties,
- Experiencing severe bullying.
- Pregnant or young mothers.
what are special education schools?
- school catering for students who have special educational needs due to learning difficulties, physical disabilities or behavioral problems.
- may be specifically designed, staffed and resourced to provide appropriate special education for children with
additional needs.
what is homeschooling?
- Learning outside of the public or private school environment.
- For most families, their “schooling” involves being out and about each day, learning from the rich resources available in their community, and through interactions with other families who home school.
