Business Level 3 Unit 1 P1

For each category of school, you should prepare brief notes about the way in which they are managed, the ages of the children with the schools and the curriculum they are required to follow.
You may need to research this using the internet.

School type Notes
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Have to follow National Curriculum.
Controlled by the local council.
Usually control admissions policy.
Schools may be used for adult education classes or childcare classes

FOUNDATION SCHOOLS

Have to follow National Curriculum.
Controlled by their own governing body.
They determine their own admissions policy but consult with local authority.
They have more freedom to change the way things are done than a community school.

ACADEMIES

They can follow
Length of school terms and the school day can be changed
Free Schools are run by not-for-profit groups, eg:
• charities
• universities
• independent schools
• community and faith groups
• teachers
• parents
• businesses
Independently funded by fees paid by parents and income from investments, gifts and charitable endowments.
Do not have to follow the National Curriculum.
Can choose own admissions – Head Teacher and Governors can decide.

Task B Complete question and table
Complete answers to the following:
Describe what each of the following do within a school.
Role Responsibility
School governors

Governors serve for 4 years. They work with the Head Teacher to make decisions on how the school will operate. They have legal duties, powers and responsibilities. They have to work together and cannot act individually. They approve what is taught in school, they set standards of behaviour, interview and select staff and also monitor and set the school budget. Governors also deal with complaints

Head
EDUCATION WELFARE OFFICER Generally based within local authorities, they will visit schools and work closely with the Head Teacher monitoring pupil attendance, giving support in absenteeism. When pupils are excluded they will support them on their return to school.

2. SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
THERAPIST Work with children who have speech, language and communication problems (producing and understanding)

3. PHYSIOTHERAPIST May work with pupils outside of school but can be asked to attend meetings and discussions to support pupil progress.

4. SPECIALIAST TEACHERS Offer advice and support to pupils with various needs some of which can include – behavioural problems, social and communication needs (such as autism) and English as an additional language.

5. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PARTNER

Comes into school to offer advice and support the Head Teacher, 3 to 5 days of the year. They will have been in a senior advisory role in local authority and have experience of school leadership. Work alongside LEA. Look at ways to best develop the school.

Task D Complete table
You are required to identify six major pieces of legislation, codes of practice etc, which affect the work in schools. Describe how these promote achievement and wellbeing of the pupil’s.

Legislation, codes of practice etc How these promote achievement and wellbeing of