Schools as Organisations
Schools as organisations
Introduction
This unit aims to prepare the learner for working in a school. It covers key aspects of schools as organisations. This includes the structure of the education system, the roles and responsibilities of key members of the school team and the purpose of school ethos, mission statement and aims and values. Learners will also understand the reasons for the key legislation, policies and procedures which are followed in schools and how schools operate within a wider context.
Learning outcomes
1 Know the different types of schools in the education sector
2 Know how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities
3 Understand how schools uphold their aims and values
4 Know about the laws and codes of practice that affect work in schools
5 Know about the range and purpose of school policies and procedures
6 Know about the wider context in which schools operate
Further resources
Ɣ Burnham, L. and Baker, B. (2010) Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, Heinemann, London Ɣ Briggs, S. (2004) Inclusion, and how to do it: Meeting SEN in Secondary Classrooms, David
Fulton Publishers London Ɣ www.direct.gov.uk Ɣ www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters Ɣ www.tda.gov.uk
1. Know the different types of schools in the education sector
There are many different types of schools within England. These vary dependent on the type of funding they receive or if they are attached to a particular faith. The government funds most schools; however this is not the case for all types of schools.
Task 1.1 & 1.2
Using the internet, research the different types of schools within England and produce a substantial list including a brief description of the school. Ensure that you include early years, primary, secondary, faith, independent, voluntary aided, and community schools. Also identify how each school is governed.
Assessment Criteria 1.1 Identify the main types of state
Introduction
This unit aims to prepare the learner for working in a school. It covers key aspects of schools as organisations. This includes the structure of the education system, the roles and responsibilities of key members of the school team and the purpose of school ethos, mission statement and aims and values. Learners will also understand the reasons for the key legislation, policies and procedures which are followed in schools and how schools operate within a wider context.
Learning outcomes
1 Know the different types of schools in the education sector
2 Know how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities
3 Understand how schools uphold their aims and values
4 Know about the laws and codes of practice that affect work in schools
5 Know about the range and purpose of school policies and procedures
6 Know about the wider context in which schools operate
Further resources
Ɣ Burnham, L. and Baker, B. (2010) Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, Heinemann, London Ɣ Briggs, S. (2004) Inclusion, and how to do it: Meeting SEN in Secondary Classrooms, David
Fulton Publishers London Ɣ www.direct.gov.uk Ɣ www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters Ɣ www.tda.gov.uk
1. Know the different types of schools in the education sector
There are many different types of schools within England. These vary dependent on the type of funding they receive or if they are attached to a particular faith. The government funds most schools; however this is not the case for all types of schools.
Task 1.1 & 1.2
Using the internet, research the different types of schools within England and produce a substantial list including a brief description of the school. Ensure that you include early years, primary, secondary, faith, independent, voluntary aided, and community schools. Also identify how each school is governed.
Assessment Criteria 1.1 Identify the main types of state