Types of settings

Question 1

Statutory/maintained settings

Answer 1

A maintained or statutory setting are those controlled by a local authority.

Question 2

Voluntary settings

Answer 2

A voluntary setting is operated by a management comittee of volunteers.

Question 3

Private settings

Answer 3

A private setting are not funded by the government unless they have a child with an EHCP that has the school named in it. Parents need to pay for the child to attend the provision and they’re very strict on entry requirements.

Question 4

Independent settings

Answer 4

An independent setting are also not funded by the government and they do not have the SEND rule about government funding.

Question 5

Home schooling

Answer 5

Children being home schooled must have access to a full time curriculum but doesn’t have to follow the National Curriculum.