Can anyone tell me more about Foundation Schools? Are they more like government schools or private schools. I know they dont get (or get a little) government funding, but how does that effect the parents? what do you know about foundation schools?
Please help, thank you
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2007-02-12 23:21:18 · 2 answers · asked by =) 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
a foundation school is a type of school which has a degree of independence from the local education authority. Foundation schools were set up under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 to replace grant-maintained schools. Unlike grant-maintained schools they do not receive direct funding from the central government. However, they resemble grant-maintained schools in that their school governors control admissions to the school, employ the school's staff and own the school's estate.
2007-02-18 08:18:46 · answer #1 · answered by distant_foe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean primary school ie for kids aged approx 5 to 12, these are government funded. There are also private options available also which are fee paying.
2007-02-14 15:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by mustlovedogs0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋