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

Answer

The Academies Act 2010, introduced by the Coalition Government, dramatically expanded the academy programme by allowing all maintained schools in England to convert to academy status.

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

Answer

Governors are responsible for strategic oversight, holding the headteacher to account for educational performance, and ensuring the school's financial probity and compliance.

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

Answer

The DSL takes lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection in the school, including managing referrals to children's social care and liaising with other agencies.

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

Answer

The Graham Allen Report (2011) emphasised the importance of early intervention in the early years to break cycles of disadvantage and improve long-term life outcomes for children.

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

Answer

Free Schools are a type of academy set up by groups such as parents, teachers, charities, or businesses, operating outside local authority control and funded directly by central government.

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PGCE Educational Policy and Legislation 3