introduction to education' Flashcards
What are community schools or maintained schools?
Schools funded by the local authority, not influenced by business or religious groups, and follow the national curriculum.
What are private or independent schools?
Schools where students pay fees to attend, independent of state-funded school regulations.
What is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)?
A type of school for children who can’t attend mainstream school, providing greater care and support.
List some reasons why pupils might be referred to a PRU.
- Permanently excluded for behaviour reasons
- Experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties
- Experiencing severe bullying
- Pregnant or young mothers
What are foundation and voluntary schools?
Schools funded by the local authority but with more freedom to change their operations, sometimes supported by religious representatives.
What are City Technology Colleges (CTCs)?
All-ability secondary schools in urban areas focused on science, maths, and technology.
How many City Technology Colleges were created?
15, with all but three converting to academies.
What are grammar schools?
State secondary schools that select pupils through an examination taken at age 11, known as the ‘11-plus’.
How many grammar schools are there in England?
About 163.
What are special education schools?
Schools catering to students with special educational needs due to learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or behavioral problems.
What defines public schools?
Fee-paying schools that require an entrance exam to attend, such as Eton and Cheltenham Ladies College.
What are academy schools?
State-funded schools in England that are independent of local authority control and are self-governing non-profit charitable trusts.
Do academy schools have to follow the National Curriculum?
No, but they must ensure a broad and balanced curriculum including core subjects of mathematics and English.
What are free schools?
Government-funded schools not run by local authorities, with more control over their operations and cannot use academic selection.
Who can set up free schools?
- Charities
- Universities
- Independent schools
- Community and faith groups
- Teachers
- Parents
- Businesses
What are international schools?
Schools catering to the international community that follow international curricula such as the International Baccalaureate.
What is homeschooling?
Learning outside of public or private school environments, often involving community resources and interactions.
What are faith schools?
Schools that follow the national curriculum but can choose their religious studies content and may have different admissions criteria.
What are single sex schools?
Schools that select students based on gender, with 100% male or female student bodies.
What is a state boarding school?
A school where boarding is paid for but education is free, funded like any other state school.
How many state boarding schools are there in England?
Around 40.
