Educational Policy and Legislation Flashcards
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Which Act of Parliament raised the participation age in England, requiring young people to remain in education or training until the age of 18?
Answer: Education and Skills Act 2008
The Education and Skills Act 2008 raised the participation age, requiring all young people in England to remain in education or training until 18, fully implemented by 2015.
What is an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan?
Answer: A statutory document describing a child's SEND needs and the support required
An EHC Plan is a legally binding statutory document describing a child or young person's SEND needs and the education, health, and social care support required to meet those needs.
Which section of the Education Act 2002 places a duty on schools to safeguard and promote the welfare of children?
Answer: Section 175
Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 places a specific duty on schools and local authorities to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
What is the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)?
Answer: To manage and oversee allegations against adults who work with children
The LADO is responsible for managing and overseeing allegations made against adults who work with children within their local authority area.
Under the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF), which of the following is NOT one of the four key judgement areas?
Answer: Financial management and audit compliance
The four EIF judgement areas are quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — financial management is not among them.
The Prevent Duty under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 requires schools to:
Answer: Have due regard to the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism
The Prevent Duty requires schools and other specified authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism, as part of their wider safeguarding responsibilities.
What is the primary purpose of a School Development Plan (SDP)?
Answer: To set out a school's strategic priorities and improvement targets over time
A School Development Plan sets out a school's strategic priorities and improvement targets, guiding leadership decisions and resource allocation over a defined period.