Northern Island. In addition, 15 hour of free †̃early yearsâ€TM education through play is available for 3 an 4 year olds if the parents want it, although, this is not compulsory. Early years education curriculum (known as the Early Years Foundation Stage in England) is delivered through nurseries and reception classes which are quite often attached to a primary school. In wales children learn against a curriculum known as the Early Years Foundation Phase and unlike in England continues until the child is 7 years of age and includes the Key Stage 1 curriculum. In Scotland early years education is governed by a document called Curriculum for Excellence which …show more content…
Likewise, in
Northern Island, children only move onto the Primary Curriculum when they are ready, but again their early years curriculum is presented differently to the England, Wales and Scotland in so far as
5 year olds do two years of what is called the Foundation Stage before moving onto Key Stage 1 in year 3 and 4 and Key Stage 2 in years 5, 6 and 7. The main aim of the Early Years Foundation
Stage is to give all children the same opportunities to learn regardless of background.
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Stonebridge, (2016), Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course, Study Book Two – Schools as Organisations, p.p.1:4. Cornwall, Stonebridge
Question: Question 2
Answer: In the UK Education can be sorted by four different educational stages, these are: • Pre-school/Nursery education: • Primary Education • Secondary Schools • Further …show more content…
Independent schools are not required to follow the National Curriculum. Independent schools are monitored by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and not Ofsted, however they are required to register with the Department for Education (DfE). The Head Teacher and Governors are responsible for setting the admissions policy. Most Independent schools are boarding schools although some will take weekly boarders, where the pupil goes home for