Element 1 Wider context revision

• Early years
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Element 1 - Wider context revision

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T level in Education and Early Years 

Core Paper A Exam date - Friday 6th June 2025 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, all learners will be able to: 

1. Review and recall information regarding the different types of school provisions. 
2. Assess the importance of education regulators. 


3. Practice contextualising answers to exam questions to increase the validity of the response. 

Mind Map - No Tech allowed.

Recall - review - apply 

Starter:

Step 1: Close the laptop  or any device. - No Tech !

Step 2:

You have all been provided a piece of paper to mind map what you can remember about the following: 

- OFSTED 

- Department For Education 

 - OFQUAL 

- Office for students

Feedback 

For this part of the session.

You will need a different coloured pen to the one you have used. 

You will now add to your mind map as I add to the Smart Board. 

Be prepared to provide feedback.

Review of different school provisions

Understanding the difference between maintained schools and non maintained schools.

Maintained schools are funded and managed by local authorities.

Non-maintained schools are independent of local authority control and funding. 

Maintained vs non maintained schools

Maintained Schools

Funding:

Maintained schools receive funding from the local authority and are subject to local authority policies and regulations. 

Governance:

Local authorities are responsible for overseeing the school's operations, including staffing, finance, and admissions. 

Curriculum:

Maintained schools must follow the National Curriculum, but they have some flexibility in how they deliver it. 

Examples:

Community schools, foundation schools, voluntary-controlled schools, and voluntary-aided schools are all types of maintained schools. 

Non - Maintained Schools

Funding:

Non-maintained schools, such as academies and free schools, receive funding from the central government.

Governance:

They are independent of local authority control and have more autonomy in areas like curriculum and admissions. 

Curriculum:

Non-maintained schools are not required to follow the National Curriculum and can develop their own curriculum

Understanding maintained school provisions.

Community schools, foundation schools, voluntary-controlled schools, and voluntary-aided schools.

A community school is a state-funded school controlled and maintained by the local authority (LA). These schools are not influenced by religious or business groups, and they typically follow the National Curriculum. Community schools are characterised by the local authority owning the land and buildings, funding the school, employing staff, and determining admission arrangements.

A foundation school is a type of maintained school that is funded by the Local Authority but has more autonomy in how it operates compared to community schools.

Understanding maintained school provisions.

Community schools, foundation schools, voluntary-controlled schools, and voluntary-aided schools.

A voluntary controlled (VC) school is a state-funded school in England and Wales where a charitable foundation, often a religious body like a church, owns the land and buildings. (Example: Some Church of England schools)

A Voluntary Aided (VA) school in the UK is a state-funded school often, but not always, associated with a specific faith (e.g.Church of England). The school's governing body typically includes members of the religious foundation, has significant control over admissions, staff employment, and the school's character, while the local authority provides funding and ensures adherence to national standards. 

Understanding the differences between Voluntary Aided & Voluntary Controlled schools

The key difference between a Voluntary Aided (VA) and a Voluntary Controlled (VC) school lies in their funding and governance. 

VA schools are funded by the local authority but have more autonomy (freedom of choice), while VC schools are fully controlled and funded by the local authority

VA school - Funding:

Primarily funded by the local authority, but with additional contributions from a foundation or religious organisation (often a church). 

VC school - Funding:

Fully funded by the local authority, similar to community schools.

Practice exam questions

 Describe two characteristics of a Voluntary aided school. [2 marks]

Which one of the following only provides post-16 education? [1 Mark]

A Foundation schools

B Free schools

C Private schools

D School sixth forms

Practice 12 Mark Question

Open google classroom and complete this exam question using the guidance.

You do not need to make a copy, simply open the assignment and then 'hand in' once completed for marking.

Hint: Spend time planning your response first. 

Question:

Assess the differences between maintained and non-maintained schools in terms of governance, funding, and educational provision.

Post it notes

Using your post it note: 

1. Write your name & what you would like to focus on for Element 5 & 6 revision next session.