There are two types of voluntary schools. Voluntary - aided schools are mainly religious or ‘faith’ schools, however anyone can apply to attend there. Like foundation schools, they are run by the governing body but the land is owned by a religious organisation or charity. They are funded partly by the governing body, partly by the charity and partly by the local authorities who also provide the support services.…
Foundation and trust schools – These types of schools are run by their own governing body. The governors are responsible for the admissions policy alongside the local education authority. The school, land and buildings will also be owned by the governing body or a charitable trust with an outside partner such as…
Community Schools – These Schools are controlled by the local council and not influenced by business or religious groups. These schools are state funded and are run by the local education authority (LEA). The staff are employed by the LEA but the govening body is responsible for the running of the school. The LEA decides the “admissions criteria” to use if the school has more applicants than places. Some of the possible criteria are;…
At the end of the day pupils are either collected by their parent/guardian or taken home on a coach or mini bus. When a child is collected by a parent/guardian reception will telephone the classroom to inform the teacher so they may accompany and hand over the child to parent. Pupils leaving by coach/mini bus are taken to an allocated classroom where they wait until they are called for their relevant bus queue and accompanied by a member of staff whom checks each child onto there transport home.…
Community Schools- These are run and owned by the local authority (or Education and Library Board in Northern Ireland). This will support the school through looking to develop links with the local community and by providing support services. They will also usually determine the admissions policy. They may develop the use of the school facilities by local groups such as adult education of childcare classes.…
2.1 Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stages and school governance…
The Children and Families Act 2014 covers children and young people who have special educational needs. Section 19 of this act states that the local authority must take careful consideration of the views, wishes, and feelings of the child and their parents. It’s vital that the child and their parents participate as much as possible in any decisions relating to the child’s educational outcome. By providing the parents with all the relevant information and support necessary, enables them to understand the whole process and make informed decisions for the child. This will improve the home-school relationship and allow both parents and school staff to agree on high quality- provisions for the child. The local authority must also ensure that educational…
Foundation schools are run by their own governing body which determines the admissions policy in consultation with the LEA. The governors appoint the staff and also own the land in which the school is situated on. A trust school may form a trust with another business or outside agency. The school will have to buy in any support services. The school trust and parent consultation meetings decide whether the school should become a trust school or not.…
Answer: There is an increasing number of different types of school in England. The differences between them are usually over: What are they? How are they run? Who owns the land, the building?…
Once the school knows the circumstances then they can help the child deal with the situation, for example, offering support with emotional difficulties, etc. this means that the child will be more settled in school as they know they have support. Social workers also work in partnership with the child’s parents, before the child is taken into care the parents will receive a ‘letter before proceedings’ this will explain why professionals think that the child is not being looked after properly and will also ask the parents to attend a meeting to discuss this, at the meeting it will be discussed with the social worker and other professionals how the parents can change to ensure that the child is looked after properly, once everything is discussed then an agreement will be made and social services will then visit the home and assess the parents regularly and observe if any changes has been made. If the agreement is not met by the parents then the case will be taken to court and it will be asked of the judge to remove the children, it is important that all aspects of the situation is taken…
Once the pre-referral is made, a multi-disciplinary team of professionals from Head Start/Early Head Start meet with the parents and teacher to determine if a referral will be made. The parents are made aware that the service is free, will not result in the child being labeled, and that early intervention programs can prevent later deficits. If the parent(s) agree that their child needs to be assessed, it is recommended that the parent(s) contact the appropriate agency, which is Early Steps for children…
State schools are run by the local authority, children can start school from the age of 4 years to 17 years old, those schools are free they are funded by the local authority and taxes.…
The LEA decides between the school and external support services on how to support the child’s development and may arrange the intervention of a school action plus level to be provided. It also has a parent partnership so parents can be heard and understood with their views taken into account.…
Community schools are run by the local authority, which employs school staff, owns the land and buildings, and sets the entrance criteria (such as catchment area) that decide which children are eligible for a place). The local authority has primary responsibility for admissions.…
The best interest of the child is always the priority, policies and guidance must also be followed when a referral is being made to an outside agency. Working together for the benefit of the child.…