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THE ENGLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

THE ENGLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM. Education is obligatory for all children aged 5 to 16. School, however, is not obligatory. A child can be home-schooled on condition that his parents liaise with the Local Eduation Authority in order that their provision can be approved. 4 STAGES.

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THE ENGLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

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  1. THE ENGLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

  2. Education is obligatory for all children aged 5 to 16. • School, however, is not obligatory. A child can be home-schooled on condition that his parents liaise with the Local Eduation Authority in order that their provision can be approved.

  3. 4 STAGES 1. PRIMARY– 5 to 11 years old Key Stage 1 – Year 1 and Year 2 Key Stage 2 – Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 Evaluation – SATs (English, Maths, Science), it is likely, however, that the government will phase out these exams 2. SECONDARY- 11 to 16 years old Key Stage 3 – Years 7, 8, and 9 Key Stage 4 – Years 10 and 11 Evaluation – GCSEs (6 to 10 subjects)

  4. 3. FURTHER– 16+ ‘6th form’ college • either an academic qualification – ‘A levels’ – 3 or 4 subjects, 2 years • or a vocational qualification 1-3 years 4. HIGHER– university (fees) • undergraduate degree, ≈ 3 years • – ‘postgraduate degree’ - Master ≈ 1 year - Doctorat ‘PhD’ ≈ 3 – 4 years

  5. FOR THE LITTLE ‘UNS • Children under the age of 5 can attend state-funded nurseries part-time. • It is also possible for children to start school at 4 years old if their parents believe them to be ready

  6. STATE SCHOOLS • Every child between 5 and 16 years living in England has the right to a free place in a state school • State schools follow the National Curriculum, they receive runding from the Local Education Authority and they are inspected by OFSTED, a governmental department

  7. STATE SCHOOLS SECONDARY • The majority of secondary schools are comprehensive, but there are still some 'grammar schools' which are also free but each child must pass an examinatin in order to enter. • There are also some schools who provide education for children with special educational needs.

  8. PRIVATE SCHOOLS • Independent schools are paying. Each school chooses their curriculum; their admissions policy and they are inspected either by OFSTED or by another government-approved inspecting body. • Private schools can also specialise in a particular area, for example music or sport. Equ ally, they can be for disabled children.

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