PGCE Educational Policy and Legislation 2

Question 1

Which Act of Parliament raised the participation age in England, requiring young people to remain in education or training until the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

Education and Skills Act 2008

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Education Act 2002

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Children Act 2004

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Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009

Question 2

What is an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan?

Accepted Answer

A statutory document describing a child's SEND needs and the support required

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A school improvement plan required following an Ofsted inspection

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A health and safety policy document required by all schools under law

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A parental request document for children experiencing learning difficulties

Question 3

Which section of the Education Act 2002 places a duty on schools to safeguard and promote the welfare of children?

Accepted Answer

Section 175

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Section 47

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Section 149

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Section 1

Question 4

What is the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)?

Accepted Answer

To manage and oversee allegations against adults who work with children

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To manage school budget allocations within a local authority area

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To coordinate SEND provision across all schools in a local authority

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To carry out local-level inspections similar to Ofsted

Question 5

Under the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF), which of the following is NOT one of the four key judgement areas?

Accepted Answer

Financial management and audit compliance

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Quality of education

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Behaviour and attitudes

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Personal development

Question 6

The Prevent Duty under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 requires schools to:

Accepted Answer

Have due regard to the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism

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Report all suspicious activity to the police immediately

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Install CCTV cameras in all publicly accessible areas of the school

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Refuse entry to individuals from designated high-risk countries

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a School Development Plan (SDP)?

Accepted Answer

To set out a school's strategic priorities and improvement targets over time

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To plan the physical expansion and maintenance of school buildings

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To document individual pupil development across all year groups

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To plan extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes for pupils