Early Years Provision Quiz

What is statutory provision in early years provision?

• A service provided by charities to meet the needs of the child and their parents.

• A profit-making business where services are chargeable.

• A provision provided in statute (by law) and is funded by the government.

• A type of provision that is not regulated or funded by any organization.

What characterizes private provision in early years provision?

• It is a service funded and regulated by the government.

• It is a profit-making business where services are chargeable.

• It is provided by charities or not for profit organizations.

• It is a voluntary service set up to meet the needs of the community.

What defines voluntary provision in early years provision?

• It is a provision that operates on a profit-making basis.

• It is a service provided by the government and funded by statute.

• It is provided by charities or not for profit organizations and is set up to meet the needs of the child and their parents.

• It is a private business that offers services for a fee.

At what age are children required by law to participate in education?

• Three years old

• Four years old

• Five years old

• Six years old

When do children start compulsory education?

• Before they turn five

• The term after they turn five

• The year after they turn five

• When they start primary school

Is it mandatory for all children of compulsory school age to attend a school?

• Yes, all children must attend school

• No, some children are home educated

• Only if the parents choose to

• Only children above six years old

What is the purpose of Early Years Education?

• It is for children who are above compulsory school age

• It is for children who are under compulsory school age

• It is for children who have completed compulsory school age

• It is optional for children under compulsory school age

According to the Childcare Act 2006, local authorities must provide funded places for children of what age range?

• All children under compulsory school age

• Only two-year-olds

• Three- to four-year-olds

• Five-year-olds

The Childcare Act 2016 includes provisions for free early years provision for which additional group of children?

• All two-year-olds

• Some eligible two-year-olds

• All children under five

• All children under compulsory school age

What did the Childcare Act 2016 extend for working parents?

• The number of free hours

• The age range of children eligible for funding

• The amount of funding available

• The number of childcare facilities