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

Answer

The Education and Skills Act 2008 raised the participation age, requiring all young people in England to remain in education or training until 18, fully implemented by 2015.

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

Answer

An EHC Plan is a legally binding statutory document describing a child or young person's SEND needs and the education, health, and social care support required to meet those needs.

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

Answer

Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 places a specific duty on schools and local authorities to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

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

Answer

The LADO is responsible for managing and overseeing allegations made against adults who work with children within their local authority area.

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

Answer

The four EIF judgement areas are quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — financial management is not among them.

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