Tda 2.5 Schools As Organisations
TDA 2.5 | Schools as Organisations | | | | | | |
Contents What are the main types of schools and what are their characteristics? 3 What are the main types of schools and what are their characteristics? (continued) 4 What are school governors and what do they do? 5 What is a Senior Management Team and what do they do? 6 What is a SENCO and what do they do? 7 What are the roles of Teachers and Support Staff? 8 What are the aims and values of the school and how are they upheld? 9 What are the laws and codes of practice affecting work in schools? 11 Why do schools have policies and procedures? 14 What policies does Frosterley Community School use? 15 Identify the roles and responsibilities of national …show more content…
What is a Senior Management Team and what do they do?
A school senior management team (SMT) usually consists of at least the Head teacher and Deputy Head teacher but in bigger schools there may be more members. Heads of department, SENCo, School Business Manager and Year Group Leaders are all common additions to the SMT.
The SMT is in charge of the day to day running of the school and making sure that everything runs smoothly. They analyse pupils progress, conduct staff appraisals, organise training and in the first instance deal with any complaints.
What is a SENCO and what do they do?
A SENCO or special educational needs officer is usually the first port of call for anyone who has concerns about a child’s progress, ability to learn or physical capabilities.
The SENCO should have responsibility for: * Ensuring liaison with parents and other professionals in respect of children with special educational needs; * Advising and supporting other practitioners in the setting; * Ensuring that appropriate Individual Education Plans are in …show more content…
What are aims and values?
The definition of an aim is;
A purpose or intention, or a desired outcome.
The definition of a value is;
The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance or preciousness of something.
What are >>>>>> School’s aims and values?
The school’s main ethos is “Learning and Caring Together”. The school is a very close knit community school and they work very hard to try and build good relationships with the children and their parents.
The school’s main aim is to ensure that children come to school, feel happy and secure and are enjoying learning.
The school value equal opportunities and lots of work is done throughout the curriculum to ensure that children understand this.
The school is very environmentally friendly and they strive to do everything possible to ensure that they are making the most of all resources. This comes in the form of recycling, water saving and energy efficiency.
How does the school uphold its aims and values?
On every letter sent out, the “Learning and Caring Together” message is printed, which reinforces the message to parents. The school have a prospectus which is given to every parent upon enrolment in the school, and upon request if necessary. The aims and values are also displayed on the school
Contents What are the main types of schools and what are their characteristics? 3 What are the main types of schools and what are their characteristics? (continued) 4 What are school governors and what do they do? 5 What is a Senior Management Team and what do they do? 6 What is a SENCO and what do they do? 7 What are the roles of Teachers and Support Staff? 8 What are the aims and values of the school and how are they upheld? 9 What are the laws and codes of practice affecting work in schools? 11 Why do schools have policies and procedures? 14 What policies does Frosterley Community School use? 15 Identify the roles and responsibilities of national …show more content…
What is a Senior Management Team and what do they do?
A school senior management team (SMT) usually consists of at least the Head teacher and Deputy Head teacher but in bigger schools there may be more members. Heads of department, SENCo, School Business Manager and Year Group Leaders are all common additions to the SMT.
The SMT is in charge of the day to day running of the school and making sure that everything runs smoothly. They analyse pupils progress, conduct staff appraisals, organise training and in the first instance deal with any complaints.
What is a SENCO and what do they do?
A SENCO or special educational needs officer is usually the first port of call for anyone who has concerns about a child’s progress, ability to learn or physical capabilities.
The SENCO should have responsibility for: * Ensuring liaison with parents and other professionals in respect of children with special educational needs; * Advising and supporting other practitioners in the setting; * Ensuring that appropriate Individual Education Plans are in …show more content…
What are aims and values?
The definition of an aim is;
A purpose or intention, or a desired outcome.
The definition of a value is;
The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance or preciousness of something.
What are >>>>>> School’s aims and values?
The school’s main ethos is “Learning and Caring Together”. The school is a very close knit community school and they work very hard to try and build good relationships with the children and their parents.
The school’s main aim is to ensure that children come to school, feel happy and secure and are enjoying learning.
The school value equal opportunities and lots of work is done throughout the curriculum to ensure that children understand this.
The school is very environmentally friendly and they strive to do everything possible to ensure that they are making the most of all resources. This comes in the form of recycling, water saving and energy efficiency.
How does the school uphold its aims and values?
On every letter sent out, the “Learning and Caring Together” message is printed, which reinforces the message to parents. The school have a prospectus which is given to every parent upon enrolment in the school, and upon request if necessary. The aims and values are also displayed on the school