PGCE Educational Policy and Legislation 3

Question 1

Which legislation dramatically expanded the academy programme, allowing all maintained schools in England to apply for academy status?

Accepted Answer

Academies Act 2010

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Education Act 2002

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Learning and Skills Act 2000

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Education and Inspections Act 2006

Question 2

What is the primary governance function of school governors in a maintained school?

Accepted Answer

To hold the headteacher to account for the school's educational performance

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To teach specialist subjects when qualified teachers are unavailable

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To carry out annual Ofsted-style inspections of the school

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To manage the day-to-day running and administration of the school

Question 3

Under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), what is a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) primarily responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Taking lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection in the school

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Delivering PSHE lessons on online safety to all year groups

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Conducting DBS criminal records checks on all new members of staff

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Writing and annually reviewing the school's behaviour policy

Question 4

The Graham Allen Report (2011) primarily focused on which area of educational and social policy?

Accepted Answer

Early intervention and the critical importance of the early years

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The role of academy schools in raising attainment standards

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Teacher recruitment, training, and retention in state schools

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The use of digital technology in secondary education

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'Free School' in the English education system?

Accepted Answer

A new academy-style school set up by parents, teachers, charities, or businesses

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A school that charges no fees to any pupil, funded entirely by the state

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A state school that is completely free from all National Curriculum requirements

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A school providing free meals, uniforms, and resources to all pupils enrolled

Question 6

What does 'duty of care' mean in the context of a teacher's legal responsibilities in England?

Accepted Answer

The legal obligation to take reasonable steps to protect pupils from foreseeable harm

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The requirement to provide free meals to all pupils who request them

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The duty to report all pupil absences immediately to the local authority

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The requirement to carry out written risk assessments before every lesson

Question 7

Which statutory guidance document sets out how Ofsted inspectors carry out school inspections under the current Education Inspection Framework?

Accepted Answer

School Inspection Handbook

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Working Together to Safeguard Children

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Keeping Children Safe in Education

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The National Curriculum Framework Document