1.1 Early years foundation stage
a) The Childcare Act 2006 covers provision of EYFS in the UK.
b) Children can be taught under the EYFS by nurseries, childminders and kindergartens aswell as Reception class.
c)For organisations to legally deliver EYFS they must register under the childcare act and they must follow Welfare and Learning and Development requirements in England.
1.2 State schools provide free education for children aged 5 to 16yrs, they are either wholly or partially funded by the Department of Education. Most state schools must follow the National Curriculum. Community schools, academies, foundation schools and grammar schools are the most common types of state school. An example of a wholly funded state school in England and Wales is a community school. The LEA employs the staff, is responsible for school admissions and owns the school property. An example of a partially funded state school is a voluntary aided school, 90% of funding is met by the DoE and the school foundation contributes the rest. The foundation also owns the land and buildings of the school. The governing body runs the school and employs the staff and decides on the admissions.
2.2 & 6.3
Physiotherapist – A healthcare professional who use manual therapy and exercise to maximise movement, promote good posture and general good health for people who are/have been unwell or in an accident. All the pupils in my
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class have regular visits from the physiotherapist who carries out individual programs for each of them. Speech and Language Therapist – works to enable people with speech, communication and language difficulties to communicate to the best of their ability. The speech and language therapist that works with the pupils assesses, monitors and writes individual programs for the pupils and staff to follow. She also writes feeding plans for the children as SLTs also work with eating and swallowing problems.
One of the pupils was having trouble drinking and the SLT came and observed her at lunch time and it she decided the pupil needed to use a thickener in her drink. Occupational Therapist – Works with people with disabilities to achieve as much independence as possible. They assess the need for any equipment e.g. Wheelchairs, and walking aids. The OT at school monitors and assesses the needs of individual pupils. They provide equipment and advise on activities. One pupil was having postural problems and the OT provided a moulded cushion for his use which greatly improved his posture.
3.1 &3.2
a) The schools main mission, aims and values are
“Working together as a dynamic team to provide the best for all learners”
The Aims of Hillside School are to:
Provide opportunities for all learners which maximise individual development, provide inclusion and set high expectations for achievement and learning. Provide each learner with a rich, broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum, directly related to individual needs and with reference to the national curriculum and the EYFS curriculum. Create a learning environment which is challenging, exciting, stimulating and safe, Celebrate achievements both large and small
Develop skills that allow learners to lead a full, independent and meaningful life.
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b) The school ensures that pupils and staff commit to the schools ethos by
regular training, inductions, contracts between the staff and school and children and the school.
c) I help to promote the schools ethos by putting pupils first, working together with students and staff, being a proactive member of the team, following the Hillside codes of Professional Behaviours and doing the best I can.
d) The school communicates with parents in a variety of ways, the school website, letters home and regular news letters. Teachers are also available if parents wish to discuss anything about their child. Home/school books are also used and are vital way of communicating between parents and teachers.
4.1, 6.1 & 6.2
The five key areas of Every Child Matters are:
Be healthy
Stay safe
Enjoy and achieve
Make a positive contribution
Achieve economic well being
4.1& 4.2
a) The DfE was formerly known as the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
b) The Secretaty of State for education is Rt Hon Michael Gove MP
The DfE affects the work of schools by allocating funds to state schools and providing pupil premium funding for pupils from poor areas. Admission policies are set by the DfE and also Sure Start programs are overseen by the department. They also make decisions on and changes to the national curriculum as to what and how children are taught.
a) HSE stands for the Health and Safety Executive. This regulatory body governs what happens in our school by ensuring that relevant health and safety legislation is reflected in school policy. It covers a wide range of activities and procedures e.g. fire drills, evacuations, buildings, equipment, risk assessments for activities to name a few. HSE may conduct inspections to ensure that standards are met.
b) OFSTED stands for the Office for Standards in Education. OFSTED carry out inspections and regulate education centres (e.g. schools, colleges, universities, nurseries) and services which care for children (e.g. children’s homes, child minders).
The results of inspections are published on their website. Hillside school’s last inspection was 3 – 4 February 2010.
5.1,5.2 & 5.3
a) The Board of Governers are responsible for keeping policies up to date and ensuring they reflect current legislation.
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b) There are hard copies of the schools policies in the school office and they can also be access on the school intranet.
c) Parents and carers can access some of these documents on the school website or can request access via the school office.
d) It is important for schools to have policies so that the organisation can be structured to comply with current legislation. They are also a guide to how we should behave at work and having it written down in black and white and accessible ensures that everyone understands their responsibilities. The school ensures staff now what is in the policies through inset days and extra training. Also through regular staff meetings.
