identify the main types of state and independent schools

UNIT 205
1.1 Identify the main types of state and independent schools
1.2 Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stages and school governance.

Nursery School: These are financed by the government and cover the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Private Nursery Schools: These are financed by parents paying fees for their children to attend. They cover the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Primary Schools: These are financed by the government and cover the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2.
Secondary Schools: These are financed by the government and cover Key stages 3 and 4
Grammar Schools: These schools select their pupils by academic ability and are financed by the government. They cover Key stages 3 and 4.
Private Schools: These are funded by fee paying students and investment income. They cover Key Stages 1 through to 4.
S.E.N. Schools: These are financed by the government and cater for pupils who have special educational needs. They cover Key stages 1 through to 4.
Free Schools: These are financed by the government. They can be run by parents, teachers, local businesses, educational groups or charities. They cover Key Stages 1 through to 4.
Academies: These are funded directly by the government and also sponsors. They are run by a governing body which employs the staff. They cover Key stages 3 and 4.
Faith Schools: These are associated with a particular religion and financed by the government. They cover Key stages 1 through to 4.
Foundation Schools: These are financed and run by their own governing body which employ the staff and set their own criteria for admissions. They cover Key stages 1 through to 4.