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What is the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education.
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What is the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education. a.Summarise entitlement and provision for early years education. b.Explain the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance. c.Explain the post-16 options for young people and adults.

a) The ‘early years’ is a government definition for the education of children from birth up to the age of five, which includes pre-school and the ‘reception’ year at primary school. All childcare providers except mother and toddler groups, nannies and short-term crèches have to be registered and inspected by Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education. There are currently a number of options for the provision of early years education. These are:- •Childminders – look after children under 12 in their own home •Nannies and home-based carers - provide care for children in your home •Sure Start Children’s Centres – provide early years education for children, full day care, short-term care, health and family support •Preschools and playgroups - provide part-time play and early learning for under fives, usually run by voluntary groups •Day Nurseries - often based in workplaces and run as...