debate about the provision of sport and Physical Education (PE) in schools and to highlight recent policy developments and commentary in this area. The note relates to England only. Since the Secretary of State for Education’s October 2010 statement‚ calling for a new direction in school sport‚ there have been some significant policy changes. In October 2010 the Secretary of State announced that the previous administration’s Physical Education and Sports Strategy was being discontinued and‚ therefore
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All children in England between the ages of five and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school. Most go to state schools. Children normally start primary school at the age of four or five‚ but many schools now have a reception year for four year olds. Children normally leave at the age of 11‚ moving on to secondary school. Most state schools admit both boys and girls‚ though some are single-sex. The four main types of state school all receive funding from local authorities. They all
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2 - Explain the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance In England‚ all children between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a free space at a state school. There are six different types of schools: Community schools - These schools are state funded which means that they are run by the Local Education Authority (LEA). The staff are all employed by the Local Authority and the land and buildings of the school are also owned by the
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The different types of schools in relation to educational stages and school governance. The four main types of mainstream state schools that are funded by local authority are known as maintained schools. All children in England between the ages of five and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school. Most go to state schools. Children normally start primary school at the age of four or five‚ but many schools now have a reception year for four year olds. Children normally leave at the age
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extended these hours from 12.5 to 15 hours for up to 38 weeks of the year. The free entitlement provides universal access to early childhood education and care‚ ensuring that all children have the opportunity to benefit from early years education. The extended hours also supports parents who wish to go back to work or develop their careers through further education by providing affordable day care. In September 2010 the government announced that children at the age of two from families who met the criteria
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High quality early education sits alongside health as an important determinant of childrenâ€TMs life chances. All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early education per week over 38 weeks in the year. The idea behind this initiative is that disadvantaged children will have the same or similar opportunities to learn as those considered advantaged. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is mainly based on the idea of learning through play‚ although there are certain literacy and numeracy
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provision for early year’s education? Every child matters agenda and the childcare act 2006‚ it become an entitlement of all 3-4 year olds in England to receive a free part time early years education of up to 12.5 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year. Early year’s provision in school is about supporting very young children it is distinct from key stage 1 in each country within the UK and is best on the concept of learning through play rather than more formal education Play has been show to be
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the school in developing links with the local community and providing support services. * Foundation and trust schools. Foundation and trust schools are run by their own governing body which determines the admissions policy with the local education authority. The school will have to buy in any support services. The decision to be trust school is made from the governing body in consultation with parents. * Voluntary schools – there are two types * Voluntary aided schools are mainly
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arrangements for admitting pupils. These types of schools have a strong link with the local community. They offer use of their facilities and provide services such as childcare and adult learning classes. State schools are the most popular schools in England. They have to follow the national curriculum. The governors play very important part in these type of schools. Voluntary Aided Schools – The land and the buildings are usually owned by a charity which could be a church but the responsibility for running
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eligible for capital funding by grant from the Department‚ to free early years education. Funding is available for 12.5 hours a week and 38 weeks per year. Free places are available in school nurseries and private day nurseries. A1.2 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
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