1. Know the structure of education from early years to post compulsory education.
1.1 Summarise entitlement & provision for early year’s education.
From 0-5 years the framework of learning, development & care forms the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which has four guiding principles:
• The Unique Child. Every Child is a competent learner from birth, who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured
• Positive relationships. Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents, carers and or a key person
• Enabling environments. The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children's development …show more content…
A key provision of the Act is that 'It is unlawful for a public authority to act in a way that is incompatible with a Convention right'.
The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice Act 1995/2005- has had a major impact on the inclusion of children identified as having SEN being included in mainstream schools particularly at primary level as it has given parents and pupils an increased right to access mainstream provision. This in turn has resulted in an increase in the levels of support staff required and training implications for all staff. Schools must now manage pupils with a more diverse range of needs.
The introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act and subsequent legislation relating to access means that although schools constructed before the act are exempt from some areas all schools built today or additions to existing premises are required to make provision for pupils with disabilities by ensuring suitable access in and across the school. That there are lifts, disabled toilets and changing facilities provided. No child should be excluded from school trips or life as a direct result of their disability.
4.2 Explain how legislation affects how schools