There are four types of schools that are classed as †̃maintainedâ€TM schools which are; foundation and trust schools, community schools, specialist schools, and voluntary schools. There are also other types of schools such as; independent schools, academies and grammar schools. Maintained schools are funded in part by government money which is funnelled through local authorities. Foundation schools have a governing body which, in agreement with the local authority, will set out the schools admissions policy. The school buildings and land will be owned by the governing body or the schools own charitable foundation. Support services within the school are bought in from external providers. Foundation schools follow the national curriculum and …show more content…
The admissions policies are created by the LEA also. Community schools much adhere to the National Curriculum and are monitored by OFSTED.
Specialist schools receive more money from the government. 90% of schools in the UK have specialist status in at least one subject. These schools can also apply for special education needs
(SEN) specialism as long as it adheres to at least one of the four areas of the SEN code of practice.
These specialist schools still have to follow the national curriculum and be monitored by OFSTED. Voluntary aided schools are usually religious or †̃faithâ€TM schools but a pupil of any religion or faith may attend these schools. Voluntary aided schools are run by a governing body, but the land and buildings are usually owned by a charity, religious based group or a church. The governing body and organisation will make up some of the funding and the school can also access funding from the
LEA, the LEA will also provide the support services that the school requires. Voluntary controlled schools are very similar to voluntary aided schools, but they are run and funded by the LEA. Staff and support staff are employed and supplied by the LEA but the land and buildings will be owned
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The school is overseen by an academy trust that provides support, advice and a strategic overview. Academies also control their own admissions policy.
Independent schools are schools where parents pay fees and other income is generated by investments, endowments and gifts. The governors and head teacher decide on the admissions policy. These types of schools are; nursery where 2-4 year olds attend, pre-preparatory where 3/4 – 7 year olds attend, preparatory where 7-11/13 year olds attend and public where 11/13 – 18 year olds attend. Preparatory school is for preparing children for their transition to public school. Public schools are independent secondary schools which are not government run. There is an entrance exam which is taken at the age of 11 for girls and 13 for boys.
Grammar schools are selective schools which have strict entrance requirements which in some areas can be an entrance exam. These types of schools are for children that are †̃academically orientatedâ€TM. Most grammar schools are single sex schools.
Both independent schools and grammar schools are not linked to the local education authority and do not have to follow the national curriculum but they are monitored by OFSTED which ensures that standards and expectations are