What are the local education authorities?
Local education authorities (LEAs) were local councils in England that are responsible for education within their jurisdiction. The term was used to identify which council (district or county) is locally responsible for education in a system with several layers of local government.
What does local government do for education?
Local communities operate schools, implement and enforce state laws and policies, develop and implement their own educational policies, hire and supervise professional teaching staffs, and raise money to pay for schools (usually through property taxes plus special bond issues).
What is an LEA maintained school?
This means they are overseen, or ‘maintained’, by the Local Authority. These schools must follow the national curriculum and national teacher pay and conditions.
How many City of London schools are there?
eight schools
The Trust is currently made up of eight schools (three primary, four secondary and one sixth form centre) across Hackney, Islington, Southwark and Newham.
What is the role of local councils in school?
The role for local authorities is to plan places, commission services, look after vulnerable children and champion children: They have not the skills, track record, resources or political will to tackle underachievement in schools.
What is the difference between a maintained and non maintained school?
Independent schools are usually privately run for profit. Non-maintained schools are usually managed by charitable organisations and are not profit-making. Neither are maintained/overseen by local authorities.
What is the difference between a VA School and a VC school?
This governing body employs the staff, sets admission criteria and generally runs the school. VA schools are similar to VC schools, but have more independence from the LA. Voluntary controlled (VC) schools are run and funded by the LA, unlike VA schools.
Is City of London a private school?
The City of London School, also known as CLS and City, is an independent day school for boys in the City of London, England, on the banks of the River Thames next to the Millennium Bridge, opposite Tate Modern.
Is it hard to get into City of London School?
There are usually around 40 available places for 13 plus entry and approximately 12-15 available for 16 plus entry. Around 800 to children apply at the 11 plus. Year on year however, this number is subject to change. This means the odds of securing a place is usually around 1 in 13 but can be as high as 1 in 20.