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  1. What is the primary purpose of Ofsted inspections in English schools?

    Answer: To evaluate and report on the quality of education and standards in schools

    Ofsted's primary purpose is to inspect and report on the quality of education and whether standards are high enough in schools across England.

  2. Which Act of Parliament introduced the National Curriculum to all state schools in England and Wales?

    Answer: Education Reform Act 1988

    The Education Reform Act 1988 introduced the National Curriculum for all state schools in England and Wales, marking a major shift in educational policy.

  3. Under the Equality Act 2010, which of the following is a protected characteristic that schools must uphold?

    Answer: Religion or belief

    Religion or belief is one of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, requiring schools to avoid unlawful discrimination on these grounds.

  4. What does SEND stand for as used in UK education legislation?

    Answer: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

    SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, as formally defined and used in the Children and Families Act 2014.

  5. The Every Child Matters agenda was introduced as a direct response to which event?

    Answer: The death of Victoria Climbié

    Every Child Matters was introduced following Lord Laming's inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbié in 2000, which exposed critical failures in multi-agency child protection.

  6. What is the Pupil Premium in English schools?

    Answer: Additional government funding to raise attainment of disadvantaged pupils

    The Pupil Premium is additional government funding allocated to schools to help raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils, including those eligible for free school meals.

  7. Under the Teachers' Standards (2012), what does Part Two address?

    Answer: Personal and professional conduct

    Part Two of the Teachers' Standards (2012) covers personal and professional conduct, setting out expectations for teachers' behaviour both inside and outside school.