Understanding School Types and Educational Stages

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Question 2. Explain the characteristics of different types of schools in relation to educational stages and governance • Early years foundation stage. This is for children age 0-5 years and usually covers nurseries and reception class of primary school. • Key stage 1. This is for children age 5-7 and usually covers primary infant year 1 and 2. • Key stage 2. This is for children age 7-11 usually primary junior years 3-6. • Key stage 3. This is for children aged 11-16 years and usually covers the entire secondary education school years 7-11. • The main types of schools are: • Mainstream school. All children in England between 4 and 16 are entitled to a free place in state school. The four main types of state school all receive funding

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