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Unit 1: Types of School Flashcards

1
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What are the four types of mainstream schools?

A

Community, Specialist, Voluntary aided and Voluntary controlled

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Do mainstream schools have to follow the national curriculum?

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Yes

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3
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What are community schools owned and run by in Scotland, England and Wales?

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The local authority

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4
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What are community schools owned and run by in Northern Ireland?

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The Education and Library Board

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5
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What is the admissions policy determined by in community schools?

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The Local Authority

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6
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What do community schools offer to local groups?

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They offer up school facilities for services like adult education classes etc.

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7
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What is a specialist school most commonly?

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A secondary school that has applied for specialist status in order to develop one or two subject specialisms.

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What do specialist schools get?

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Additional funding.

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9
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What else can schools apply for to get specialist status?

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Schools can apply to be given a SEN specialism under the areas of the SEN Code of Practice.

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10
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What are voluntary aided schools often?

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Faith schools but still open to anyone.

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What are voluntary aided schools run by?

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Their own governing body.

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12
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What are the buildings of voluntary aided schools often owned by?

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Often a religious organisation or body.

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How are voluntary aided schools typically funded?

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Normally the responsibility is shared between charity, governing bodies and the local education authority.

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What are voluntary controlled schools often run and funded by?

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The local authority who also employ the staff and provide the support services.

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What are the land/buildings in a voluntary controlled schools owned by?

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Normally a charity but a non religious one.

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16
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What are the other types of schools/branches?

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Foundation/trust schools, Independent schools, academies and post 16 options.

17
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What are foundation/trust schools run by?

A

Their own governing body.

18
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How are the admissions policies determined in a foundation or trust school?

A

They manage their own admissions policy but after having consulted with the local authority.

19
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How is the decision to become a trust school decided?

A

It’s decided by the governing body after having consulted with the parents/carer.

20
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What are foundation/trust schools owned by?

A

A governing body or charitable foundation who pay for any support services.

21
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How are independent schools funded?

A

By parents/caters as well as investments, gifts and charitable endowments.

22
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What do independent schools have?

A

Charitable status.

23
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Do independent schools have to follow the national curriculum?

A

No

24
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How are decisions about the curriculum for independent schools made?

A

By the head teacher and school governors.

25
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Where do independent schools need to register?

A

With the Department for Education (DfE)

26
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Why do independent schools need to register with DfE?

A

So they can be monitored regularly.

27
Q

Who would monitor an independent school?

A

Ofsted typically carry out inspections but since it’s an independent school it’s more like it’ll be carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

28
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What is an academy?

A

An academy is a school that’s been given an academic status.

29
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What does an academic status provide?

A

More freedom since they aren’t maintained by the local authorities.

30
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Do academies still maintain close links with the local authority?

A

Yes

31
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What were the post-16 options for young adults?

A

Either continuing education or starting work.

32
Q

What are the post-16 options for young adults?

A

College, course of work-based learning, voluntary work or support from social services.

33
Q

What age are bursaries funded to?

A

16-19

34
Q

How much can be rewarded with a bursary?

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£1200 per annum.

35
Q

What year did labour increase the age of education to 17 from
16?

A

September 2013

36
Q

What year did labour increase the age of education to 18 from
17?

A

September 2015

37
Q

Why are young people encouraged to continue learning?

A

Because research shows that they’re more likely to get higher pay, be healthier and get in less trouble with the police.

38
Q

If not continuing with full time school, what can young adults do?

A

Part time training courses, apprenticeships or college.

39
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What are the main choices for qualifications?

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Diplomas, vocational qualifications, A levels, international baccalaureate, functional skills or foundation learning.

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