Just won't sink in

[Froggy]

Explain the characteristics of different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance- I have written about community schools, foundation & trust schools, voluntary controlled & aided schools plus academies & specialist schools but have been told I need to add a bit about key stages & exams ??? This is stressing me out because I cant understand how this fits into the questionAny guidance would be great

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, currently ..

Key stage 1 is for age 5 to 7
Key stage 2 is for ages 7 to 11
both of these are found in Primary educational settings

Key stage 3 - age 11 to 14
Key stage 4 - age 14 to 16
both are found in secondary school settings.

Exams: SAT's, 11+, GCSE's, key skills, functional skills, AS and A levels, Awards, Certifiates, Diploma

https://www.gov.uk/national-curriculum/overview
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_Stage_1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents...um_key_stages/

Hth xx

[Froggy]

Hi Ruthierhyme,

this is actually what I had written its good to know I was on the right track its just one of those questions every time I looked at it it wasn't sinking in - many thanks