Overview
Assessment Guidance
Learners may choose to focus on a particular type of school (eg a state primary school) when addressing Learning Outcomes 2 and 4.
Unit Learning Outcomes
1
Know about different types of school.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1
Identify the main types of school in the state and private sector.
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1.2
Describe the characteristics of the main types of school in relation to
• ages of pupils
• governance.
2
Know about roles and responsibilities of key professionals in schools.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1
Describe the roles and responsibilities of
• School governors
• The senior management team
• Teachers
• Support and other non-teaching staff.
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2.2
Outline the role of external professionals who regularly work in partnership with a school.
3
Know about legislation and codes of practice relevant to schools.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1
Outline the key laws and codes of practice affecting work in schools.
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3.2
Describe how compliance with these laws and codes of practice support pupil well-being and achievement.
4
Know about school policies and procedures.
Assessment Criteria
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4.1
Outline the key areas in which schools have set policies and procedures.
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4.2
Give reasons why schools have policies and procedures in place.
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4.3
State how policies and procedures can contribute to the creation and maintenance of a school ethos.
5
Know about the wider context in which schools operate.
Assessment Criteria
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5.1
Outline the role of government in relation to education policy and practice.
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5.2
Give examples of national policies relating to families, children and young people which affect schools.
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5.3
Describe some of the partnerships which involve schools alongside other organisations.