Unit 1: Types of School Flashcards
(39 cards)
What are the four types of mainstream schools?
Community, Specialist, Voluntary aided and Voluntary controlled
Do mainstream schools have to follow the national curriculum?
Yes
What are community schools owned and run by in Scotland, England and Wales?
The local authority
What are community schools owned and run by in Northern Ireland?
The Education and Library Board
What is the admissions policy determined by in community schools?
The Local Authority
What do community schools offer to local groups?
They offer up school facilities for services like adult education classes etc.
What is a specialist school most commonly?
A secondary school that has applied for specialist status in order to develop one or two subject specialisms.
What do specialist schools get?
Additional funding.
What else can schools apply for to get specialist status?
Schools can apply to be given a SEN specialism under the areas of the SEN Code of Practice.
What are voluntary aided schools often?
Faith schools but still open to anyone.
What are voluntary aided schools run by?
Their own governing body.
What are the buildings of voluntary aided schools often owned by?
Often a religious organisation or body.
How are voluntary aided schools typically funded?
Normally the responsibility is shared between charity, governing bodies and the local education authority.
What are voluntary controlled schools often run and funded by?
The local authority who also employ the staff and provide the support services.
What are the land/buildings in a voluntary controlled schools owned by?
Normally a charity but a non religious one.
What are the other types of schools/branches?
Foundation/trust schools, Independent schools, academies and post 16 options.
What are foundation/trust schools run by?
Their own governing body.
How are the admissions policies determined in a foundation or trust school?
They manage their own admissions policy but after having consulted with the local authority.
How is the decision to become a trust school decided?
It’s decided by the governing body after having consulted with the parents/carer.
What are foundation/trust schools owned by?
A governing body or charitable foundation who pay for any support services.
How are independent schools funded?
By parents/caters as well as investments, gifts and charitable endowments.
What do independent schools have?
Charitable status.
Do independent schools have to follow the national curriculum?
No
How are decisions about the curriculum for independent schools made?
By the head teacher and school governors.
