School as Organisation

Ncfe   Level 2

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

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UNIT – 10

Knowing the different types of schools in the education

Element     1.1
  Identify the main types of state and independent schools

|Maintained                                                     |Non-Maintained                                                 |
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|Community School                                               |Independent school                                             |
|Foundation/Trust School                                         |Independent schools                                             |
|Voluntary schools (aided, Controlled)                           |Academies                                                       |
|Specialist schools                                             |                                                               |
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Element   1.2

Describe the characteristics of the different type of schools in relation to educational stage and school governance

Community schools

A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, youth development, family support, health and social services and community development,leads to improved student learning,stronger families and healthier communities. Using public schools as hubs,community schools bring together many partners to offer a range of supports and opportunities to children, youth, families and communities -before, during and after school, and on weekends.

A community school in...