Element 1

Question 1

What are the qualities of a Day Nursery? (1.1)

Answer 1

A Day Nursery looks after children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. Day Nurseries may be run by local authorities and/or community groups. Day Nurseries are instructed to follow the EYFS.

Question 2

What are the qualities of a Childminder/ Childminder Agency? (1.1)

Answer 2

Childminders are self-employed carers and care for children under the age of 12 (17 if they’re SEN). Childminders cook,clean, change nappies, keep children safe and must create risk assessments and emergency procedures. This may be run out of their own homes.

Question 3

What are the qualities of a Pre-school? (1.1)

Answer 3

Pre-schools provide education for children ages 2-5. Pre-schools must follow the EYFS curriculum. They are only open during term time and may have shorter days for new starters. Some are run by charities. Pre-schools are formal and structure.

Question 4

What are the qualities of a Nanny? (1.1)

Answer 4

Nannies can live in the home with the children or live at their own home. Nannies can provide personal care and help the child create relationships.

Question 5

What are the qualities of a School Nursery?

Answer 5

A School Nursery if for children ages 3 and above. It’s only open during term time and is more formal than a day nursery (uniform etc.).

Question 6

What is PILES? (1.1)

Answer 6

A series of broad skills children learn.

Question 7

What does the P stand for in PILES and what does it involve? (1.1)

Answer 7

Physical. Gross motor skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination, directionality and physical co-ordination.

Question 8

What does the I stand for in PILES and what does it involve? (1.1)

Answer 8

Intellectual. Creativity, labelling, solving, planning, compare and contrast and prediction.

Question 9

What does the L stand for in PILES and what does it involve? (1.1)

Answer 9

Language. Names, talking about art and expressing feelings.

Question 10

What does the E stand for in PILES and what does it involve?
(1.1)

Answer 10

Emotional. Understanding emotions and channelling anger.

Question 11

What does the S stand for in PILES and what does it involve?
(1.1)

Answer 11

Social. Asserting individuality, pride, self esteem and share and cooperate.

Question 12

What are the qualities of a Maintained Community School? (1.1)

Answer 12

Maintained Community Schools are schools funded and controlled by the government. They also follow the national curriculum (NA). These types of provisions aren’t influenced by business or religious factors.

Question 13

What are the qualities of an Academy? (1.1)

Answer 13

Academies are state-funded schools that are independent from the local authority. Academies can decide the curriculum and decide how to spend their budget.

Question 14

What are the qualities of a Free School? (1.1)

Answer 14

Free Schools are funded by the government but not run by the local authority. They have more control over how they do things.

Question 15

What are the qualities of Private Schools? (1.1)

Answer 15

Fees must be paid to attend a Private School. They don’t have to follow the national curriculum.

Question 16

What are the qualities of Home Schooling? (1.1)

Answer 16

A child receives education at home and remain on their school roll (the number of pupils attending a school).

Question 17

What are the qualities of a Forest School? (1.1)

Answer 17

The forest is used as the classroom and is mainly for children who don’t deal well with the typical classroom.

Question 18

What are the qualities of a PFU (Pupil Referral Unit)? (1.1)

Answer 18

PFUs teach children who can’t attend regular school. The children may be ill or excluded.

Question 19

What are the qualities of a Faith School? (1.1)

Answer 19

Faith Schools follow the national curriculum but can choose what they teach in RE.

Question 20

What are the qualities of School Sixth Forms? (1.1)

Answer 20

School Sixth Forms are attached to secondary schools. They offer A-Level and BTEC qualifications. The whole provision has students in years 7-13. They’re more formal than other 16+ provisions.

Question 21

What are the qualities of Sixth Form Colleges? (1.1)

Answer 21

Sixth Form Colleges are separate from a secondary school and provide a wider variety of qualifications. Ages 16-19.

Question 22

What are the qualities of Tertiary Colleges? (1.1)

Answer 22

Tertiary Colleges provide many qualifications (including T-Levels and Apprenticeships). They are for ages 16+ are more informal (loose dress code and referring to teachers by their first name).

Question 23

What are the qualities of Publicly Funded Providers? (1.1)

Answer 23

They are private training schools. PFPs are under supervision of a publicly funded provision.

Question 24

What are the qualities of Employers? (1.1)

Answer 24

Employers are on the job training and studying (T-Levels and Apprenticeships).

Question 25

What are the qualities of Special Colleges? (1.1)

Answer 25

Special Colleges have a holistic approach. Most of the students have a EHCP and focuses on life and employment.

Question 26

What are the qualities of Art, Design and Performing Arts Colleges? (1.1)

Answer 26

Students learn the skills to work in the selected industry.

Question 27

What is the definition of regulation? (1.1)

Answer 27

To check frequently.

Question 28

Who are the DfE and what do they do? (1.1)

Answer 28

The Department for Education are responsible for Children's Services and Education.

Question 29

What does Ofsted stand for and what do they do? (1.1)

Answer 29

Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills) are responsible responsible for promoting high standards in education and standards.

Question 30

What does Ofqual stand for and what do they do? (1.1)

Answer 30

Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) regulate qualifications, examinations and assessments.

Question 31

What are the qualification options for becoming a TA? (1.2)

Answer 31

Apprentice, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and Degree.

Question 32

What can TAs do to improve a child's development in Early Years? (1.2)

Answer 32

Encourage physical skills and independence, shaping a child's learning based on their needs, building relationships with parents/carers, providing a safe space, creative play and providing structured learning.

Question 33

What are the teacher standards according to the government? (1.2)

Answer 33

Set high expectations, promote good progress and outcomes, demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge, plan and teach well structured lessons, adapt teaching, make accurate use of assessments, manage behaviour effectively, fulfil wider professional responsibilities.

Question 34

When did the National Curriculum come into place? (1.2)

Answer 34

1988

Question 35

When was Ofsted introduced? (1.2)

Answer 35

1992

Question 36

What are the main roles of a headteacher? (1.2)

Answer 36

School culture, teaching, curriculum and assessment, behaviour, SEND, professional development, organisational management, continuous school improvement, working in partnership, governance and accountability.

Question 37

What is a Mental Health Lead and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)

Answer 37

A Mental Health Lead is responsible for children and young people's mental healthy and well being. They have the responsibility to ensure staff are equipped with the skills to support pupils and sharing information when necessary to ensure children and young people can be supported.

Question 38

What is a SENCo and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)

Answer 38

SENCos are responsible for special educational needs within a school. They advice staff about SEN strategies and working close with agencies.

Question 39

What is a DSL and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)

Answer 39

A DSL takes lead on child protection issues in a provision. They have a responsibility to support staff members on carrying out their safeguarding duties and work closely with Children's Social Care and other services.

Question 40

What is PANCo and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)

Answer 40

A PANCo is a Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator. They promote health and well being by leading on physical activity and nutrition and create schemes that teach children about the importance of physical health.

Question 41

What is a Pastoral Lead and what are their responsibilities? (1.2)

Answer 41

A Pastoral Lead is responsible for behaviour, attendance and safeguarding. They have a responsibility to ensure all children's protection plans are maintained and making sure school staff understand and support the strategies being used to develop pupil's learning styles.

Question 42

When was compulsory education introduced in the UK and what ages? (1.2)

Answer 42

1870, all children aged 5-10 would attend school with boys aged 10 continuing education.

Question 43

What act set compulsory education in place? (1.2)

Answer 43

Elementary Education Act.

Question 44

When was the school leavers age raised to 11? (1.2)

Answer 44

1893.

Question 45

What act was introduced in 1944 and what did it say? (1.2)

Answer 45

The Education Act, state education is now free, separated primary and secondary children, must provide provisions for nurseries, disability and boarding.

Question 46

When was the school leavers age raised to 16? (1.2)

Answer 46

1972.

Question 47

When was the Education Reform Act and what did it bring into place? (1.2)

Answer 47

1988, brought in the National Curriculum and Standardised Assessments.

Question 48

How many subjects did the Education Reform Act split the curriculum into? (1.2)

Answer 48

14.

Question 49

When was the Education and Skills act brought into place and what did it say? (1.2)

Answer 49

2008, stated that you must either: stay in full time education until you're 18, start an apprenticeship or spend 20 hours a week working or volunteering.

Question 50

What did the EYFS Update (2024) say? (1.2)

Answer 50

You no longer need a grade 4 in maths, there is a separate curriculum for childminders and schools.