Assessment Knowledge Module Unit STL6 - A/601/3326 Schools as organisations Version 1 March 2016 STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 1
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Unit A/601/3326 Schools as organisations Unit Purpose The purpose of this unit is to enable you to learn about, and understand, schools as organisations. In order to do this, you will need to know and understand the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education, how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities, school ethos, mission, aims and values. You will also need to know about legislation affecting schools, the purpose of school policies and procedures and finally, the wider context in which schools operate. What you need to know and understand: The structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education How schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities School ethos, mission, aims and values Legislation affecting schools The purpose of school policies and procedures The wider context in which schools operate What you need to complete In order to meet the assessment requirements for the unit you will need to complete this Assessment Knowledge Module, giving full and detailed answers to each question. Your assessor will assess the Assessment Knowledge Module and give you feedback on how you have achieved, and what you need to do in order to develop further. After you have completed the Assessment Knowledge Module and your assessor has confirmed that you have met the requirements of the unit, you will need to sign and date at the bottom of the Assessment Feedback Record. STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 3
Unit Content Learning Outcome Assessment Criterion Suggested Assessment Methods Assessment Guidance 1 Know the structure of education 1.1 Summarise entitlement and Discussion from early years to postcompulsory provision for early years Question education education 1.2 Explain the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance 1.3 Explain the post 16 options for young people and adults Learner statement 2 Understand how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities 2.1 Explain the strategic purpose of: (a) school governors (b) senior management team (c) other statutory roles eg. SENCO (d) teachers (e) support staff 2.2 Explain the roles of external professionals who may work with a school eg. educational psychologist Discussion Question Learner statement For each criterion, the assessor and learner need to ensure that the descriptors (summarise, explain) have been fully addressed. 1.2 Learners need to explain three different types of schools. For each criterion, the assessor and learner need to ensure that the descriptor (explain) has been fully addressed. 3 Understand school ethos, mission, 3.1 Explain how the ethos, mission, Discussion For each criterion, the assessor and aims and values aims and values of a school may Question learner need to ensure that the be reflected in working Learner statement descriptors (explain, evaluate) have practices been fully addressed. 3.2 Evaluate methods of communicating a school s ethos, mission, aims and values STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 4
4 Know about the legislation affecting schools 5 Understand the purpose of school policies and procedures 4.1 Summarise the laws and codes of practice affecting work in schools 4.2 Explain how legislation affects how schools work 4.3 Explain the roles of regulatory bodies relevant to the education sector which exist to monitor and enforce the legislative framework, including: (a) general bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (b) school specific regulatory bodies 5.1 Explain why schools have policies and procedures 5.2 Summarise the policies and procedures schools may have relating to: (a) staff (b) pupil welfare (c) teaching and learning (d) equality, diversity and inclusion (e) parental engagement 5.3 Evaluate how school policies and procedures may be developed and communicated Discussion Question Learner statement Discussion Question Learner statement For each criterion, the assessor and learner need to ensure that the descriptors (summarise, explain) have been fully addressed. 4.1 Learners must summarise two laws and two codes of practice affecting working in schools. For each criterion, the assessor and learner need to ensure that the descriptors (summarise, explain, evaluate) have been fully addressed. STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 5
6 Understand the wider context in which schools operate 6.1 Summarise the roles and responsibilities of national and local government for education policy and practice 6.2 Explain the role of schools in national policies relating to children, young people and families 6.3 Explain the roles of other organisations working with children and young people and how these may impact on the work of schools Discussion Question Learner statement For each criterion, the assessor and learner need to ensure that the descriptors (summarise, explain) have been fully addressed. Important note: Professional discussion is mentioned in the suggested assessment methods in order to give both you and your assessor choice in how the answers are presented. Whilst it is a recommended method, it is not mandatory and you and your assessor may choose the following approaches: 1. Question and answer: if you wish to answer the questions as set in the Assessment Knowledge Module, you may use the boxes or tables in order to write your answers. If you and your assessor wish to use voice recorders to give your answers, this is also permissible as long as there is an indication in the Assessment Knowledge Module of where the questioning can be found. You may choose to answer some questions via written/typed question and answer and still take advantage of professional discussion as set out in the Knowledge Assessment Module. 2. Professional discussion solely: if you wish to present your answers via professional discussion for the whole Assessment Knowledge Module, that too is permissible, providing there is an indication in the Assessment Knowledge Module of where the discussion can be found. STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 6
Background to unit This unit is important for anyone working in, or wishing to work in an educational environment. It is important for you to understand how a school works as an organisation and that you understand the roles and responsibilities of people working in a school as an organisation, as well as the laws and codes of practice that need to be adhered to and finally, the wider context in which schools operate. You should consider this when answering the questions. STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 7
Think about the organisation you have chosen, researched or are working in, to answer the questions below. 1. For this question you need to know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education. (ac1.1, 1.2, 1.3) In the table below: Summarise entitlement and provision for early years education Explain the characteristics of three different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance Explain the post-16 options for young people and adults Summary of entitlement and provision for early years education Explanation of the characteristics of different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance Explanation of the post 16 options for young people and adults STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 8
2. Have a discussion with your assessor about your chosen school s ethos, mission, aims and values and also the organisation of your school in terms of roles and responsibilities. (ac2.1,2.2,3.1,3.2) During the discussion you must explain to your assessor: (a) The strategic purpose of: School governors Senior management team Other statutory roles, eg SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) Teachers Support staff roles (b) The roles of external professionals who may work with a school e.g. educational psychologist (c) How the ethos, mission, aims and values of your school may be reflected in working practices (d) Evaluation of methods of communicating your school s ethos, mission, aims and values You may wish to make notes in the boxes below in order to help you prepare for your discussion. STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 9
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3. For this question you need to know about the different types of legislation, policies and procedures affecting your school. (ac4.1,4.2,4.3,5.1,5.2,5.3) In the table below: Summarise two laws and two codes of practice that affect work in your school Explain how legislation affects how schools work Explain the roles of regulatory bodies relevant to the education sector which exists to monitor and enforce the legislative framework, including: (a) General bodies such as health and safety executive (b) School specific regulatory bodies Explain why schools have policies and procedures Summarise the policies and procedures your school has relating to: (a) Staff (b) Pupil welfare (c) Teaching and learning (d) Equality, diversity and inclusion (e) Parental engagement Evaluate how school policies and procedures may be developed and communicated Summarise two laws that affect work in your school 1 Summarise two codes of practice that affect work in your school 1 2 2 STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 11
Explanation of how legislation affects how schools work Explanation of the roles of regulatory bodies relevant to the education sector which exist to monitor and enforce the legislative framework, including: (a) General bodies such as health and safety executive (b) School specific regulatory bodies Explanation of why schools have policies and procedures STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 12
Summarise the policies and procedures your school has relating to: (a) Staff (b) Pupil welfare (c) Teaching and learning (d) Equality, diversity and inclusion (e) Parental engagement Evaluation of how school policies and procedures may be developed and communicated STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 13
4. For this question you need to write a statement about the wider context in which schools operate. (ac6.1,6.2,6.3) In your statement you need to: Summarise the roles and responsibilities of national and local government for education policy and practice Explain the role of schools in national policies relating to children, young people and families Explain the roles of other organisations working with children and young people and how these may impact on the work of schools Learner Statement STL6 - A/601/3326 Assessment Version 1 - March 2016 BIIAB 14
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