Types of Schools and Funding

What is the purpose of formative assessment?

• To provide data for stakeholders

• To assess at the end of a study period

• To measure progress in primary school

• To inform next steps in learning

Which of the following is an example of summative assessment?

• Peer review

• GCSEs

• Homework

• Self Assessment

When is the Reception Baseline Assessment conducted?

• At the end of Key Stage 1

• At the end of reception

• Before children enter Year 1

• In the first 6 weeks of starting reception

What is the main difference between GCSEs and iGCSEs?

• iGCSEs are generally exam only

• GCSEs do not have compulsory subjects

• iGCSEs are not recognized abroad

• GCSEs are recognized only in the UK

Which type of school does not have to follow the National Curriculum?

• Maintained Community Schools

• Academies and Free Schools

• Voluntary Controlled Schools

• Foundation Schools

What is the role of the government in education?

• To teach the National Curriculum

• To review and decide on curriculum, funding, and assessment

• To run Academies and Free Schools

• To provide financial support to Trust Schools

Which assessment is statutory at the end of Key Stage 2?

• GCSEs

• CATs

• SATs

• iGCSEs

What is a key feature of Voluntary Aided Schools?

• Funded by central government

• Trust provides some financial support

• Do not have to sit National Curriculum Assessments

• Run by Academy Trusts

Which of the following is a prime area assessed in the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile?

• English Literature

• Maths

• Welsh

• Science

What is the main funding source for Maintained Community Schools?

• Charitable trusts

• Central government

• Private fees

• Local Authority