PGCE Educational Policy and Legislation

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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To rank schools by academic performance nationally

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To determine teacher pay scales and performance bonuses

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To allocate funding to local authorities based on pupil outcomes

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Education Reform Act 1988

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Education Act 1944

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Children Act 2004

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Education and Inspections Act 2006

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Religion or belief

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Socioeconomic status

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Academic ability

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Postcode or residential area

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

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Special Education and Neurodiversity Directive

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Statutory Educational Needs and Demands

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Supported Education for Neurodiverse Disabilities

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The death of Victoria Climbié

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The death of Peter Connelly (Baby P)

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The death of James Bulger

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The Soham murders of 2002

Question 6

What is the Pupil Premium in English schools?

Accepted Answer

Additional government funding to raise attainment of disadvantaged pupils

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Additional funding given to schools based on their Ofsted rating

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A bonus payment scheme for high-performing classroom teachers

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A central government grant for improving school facilities and buildings

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Personal and professional conduct

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Subject knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge

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Assessment, marking, and feedback strategies

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Classroom management and behaviour for learning