Tda 2.5 Unit 6.1 Roles & Responsibilities of National & Local Government

TDA 2.5 Unit 6.1 Roles & responsibilities of national & local government * National Government: * Also known as Department of Education (DFE). * Responsible at a national level for education provision. * Responsible for developing & monitoring education policies e.g. National Curriculum OR Early Years Foundation Stage. * They put in place guidelines for students achievements & attainment. * Responsible for the quality of service, linking to Every Child Matters, this monitoring is often passed to the local government. * Give statutory advice so teachers understand their legal obligations. * They also offer non statutory advice e.g. drugs, health safety, behaviour & discipline. * The DFE publish league table, this is helpful in monitoring school’s progress & also for the parents & students. * The DFE fund education research. * They look to integrate & make links with all groups & services working with children e.g. Social Services, The National Health etc. * The DFE also seek to develop the role of nongovernmental organisations working with children e.g. voluntary community & charity organisations.

* Local Government: * They provide local funding to local school. * Support special education need. * They offer upgraded course for teachers. * They help developing school policies. * They help children placements in schools according to their catchment area. * They also provide guidelines to follow the National Curriculum. * They provide funds to support teaching & learning resources. * Funds for facilities. * Economic wellbeing for people. * Developing school’s policies & behaviour. * Staff training. * Promoting community cohesion. * Also known as the LEA (Local Education Authority). * Local government are responsible for implementing education policies. * They provide provisions for local