divided into different stages it starts from early years education‚ primary‚ secondary‚ higher and further education. The children progress from nursery‚ reception‚ key stages 1‚2‚3 and 4. The two main groups of schools are: Maintained schools/ State schools Independent schools/ Private schools 1. Community schools: These state schools are also known as county schools in England and Wales and are run and owned by local education authorities. The building and land is owned by LA and they are responsible
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important sections : Section 47 states that the local authority has a duty to investigate if they have cause to suspect a child that lives or is found in their area is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. Section 17 states that services must be put in place by local authority to safeguard the welfare of the children within their area who need it. The Education Act 2002 This sets out the responsibilities of Local Education Authorities (LEAs)‚ Governing bodies‚ head teachers and all
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extended the free entitlement from 12.5 to 15 hours per week for up to 38 weeks per year. There are several options for early years education of which these are; Nursery school-Usually linked to a Primary school and you would usually have to apply for your child’s place. Sure Start Childrens Centre-Family based centres who not only provide early years education but offer help and support to parents too. Day Nursery-These are independently run businesses. Childminder-You would normally take your
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from the local education authority; they are funded by fees paid by parents and also income from investments‚ gifts and charitable endowments. They do not have to follow the National Curriculum and the Head Teacher and governors decide on the admission policy. They admit children from 3 up to college. Academies: these are set up by sponsors from business and are independently managed schools which jointly fund the land and buildings. They have close links with the local education authority even though
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it is set to lead to significant changes to the practice‚ training‚ management and status of social workers. The Children’s Act 1989 describes how local authorities should carry out their responsibilities in relation to care planning‚ placement and case reviews for looked after children. These responsibilities are designed to support the local authority in it’s primary duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of looked after children and to act as good corporate parents to enable each looked after
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Children Act 1989 (2004) is to safeguard children in learning environments. In a nursery I would safeguard children by locking gates and knowing who is meant to pick them up from nursery or school. Education Act Legislation is the Education Act 2002 this lays out the responsibilities of Local Education Authorities (LEAs)‚ governing bodies‚ head teachers and all those working in schools to make sure that children are safe and free from harm. Policies that safeguard children School must provide policies
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Act identifies the responsibilities of parents and professionals who must work to ensure the safety of the child. This Act includes two important sections which focus specifically on child protection. The Education Act 2002 This sets out the responsibilities of Local Education Authorities (LEAs) governing bodies‚ head teachers and all those working in schools to ensure that children are safe and free from harm. Children Act 2004 This provides the legal framework for Every Child Matters
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Responsibility‚ provides for support from local authorities‚ in particular for families whose children are in need; and legislates to protect children who may be suffering or are likely to suffer significant harm. The aim of this Act is to bring together private and public law in one framework; to achieve a better balance between protecting children and enabling parents to challenge state intervention‚ to encourage greater partnership between statutory authorities and parents‚ to promote the use of voluntary
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Act identifi es the responsibilities of parents and professionals who must work to ensure the safety of the child. This Act includes two important sections which focus specifi cally on child protection. Education Act 2002 This sets out the responsibilities of Local Education Authorities (LEAs)‚ governing bodies‚ head teachers and all those working in schools to ensure that children are safe and free from harm. Children Act 2004 This provides the legal framework for Every Child Matters. It
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includes two sections that focus mainly on child protection -Section 47 states that local authorities have a duty to investigate any reasonable claims that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm -section 17 states at services must be put in place to safeguard and put in place the welfare of children who are in need. The Education Act 2002 This shows the responsibilities of the local education authority‚ head teachers and all people working in schools to ensure that children are safe
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