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Tda 3.2 Schools as Organisations 1.2 Explain the Characteristics of the Different Types of Schools in Relation to Educational Stage(S) & School Governance.

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1.2 Explain the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) & school governance. There are four types of mainstream schools that have to adhere to the national curriculum and are funded by the LEA (Local Education Authority). These are: Community schools. Are run by the local authority, which employs the staff and owns the building and/or the land and also decide on the admissions criteria. They promote strong links with the local community and may use the school facilities for local groups such as adult education or childcare classes. Foundation/Trust schools. Are run by the school governing body, who decide on the school admission policy with the local education authority. The …show more content…

Specialist schools. The special educational needs (SEN) team are supported by a very active group who make sure that they provide a range of activities to meet the needs of our ever growing community of special schools, as well as colleagues in mainstream primary and secondary schools. Their aim is to work together to ensure good practice to promote effective approaches to enhance the students learning with Special educational needs. Other schools that are available in the U.K are: Independent schools Independent schools sets out their own curriculum and admission policies as the Head Teacher and the governors decide on the admissions policy. These schools are funded by parents and also from income from investments; half of them have charitable status. All the independent school must be registered with the Department for Education (DfE).They do not have to follow the national curriculum and the head teacher and governing board decide on the admissions criteria. Inspections may not be carried out by Ofsted but by ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate). Academies Academies schools are set up by sponsors from businesses, faith or voluntary groups and are independently managed schools which jointly fund the land and buildings, although the government does still cover the running costs. They do still have very close links with the Local Education Authority, but have more freedom than

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