How does the Educational System work in England, who sets the curriculum and how does policy effect it

How does the Educational System work in England, who sets the curriculum and how does policy effect it?
I'm in grad. school and I'm curiouse to how other contries set up the educational system.
Teaching - 1 Answers
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In recent years there has been an attempt by government to standardise more of the curriculum. They have done this through the QCA system and the National Curriculum. they have even released lesson plans etc which are given to teachers and advisors help to filter that down through the LEAs (Local Education Authorities). However, much of this has been recommended rather than compulsory, and private schools don't have to conform. Traditionally there has been more flexibility and room for imaginative teachers to devise their own schemes within parameters. Though private schools don't have to conform, over time the external exams such as GCSE and A level change to reflect the way most school's curriculums have changed, so the private schools have to fit in with these changes eventually even if less stringently. The alternative is to change from the traditional external exams - indeed in recent years many schools - state and private in the UK - have started to use the IB (International baccalaureate) which remains a wider based curriculum. Universities say the A level has become easier and that has made it harder for them to identify the candidates most suited to their courses. My own view is that the best teaching needs an element of diversity and spontaneity and we are in danger of reducing the chance that happens.

will an american nintendo DS work in England

will an american nintendo DS work in England?
My sis is off to new york this week and i want her to get me a cheaper nitendo ds will it work witht he games i buy here? How much is a converter for the charger? i know the plugs are differnet in america to england? usaf5 are you saying that buying the plug converters etc wont cost more than if i bought it here in england? its $99 or £99 so its a saving if bought in US but with extras etc is it really?
Other - Games & Gear - 3 Answers
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im an american living in england, no the games wont work, plug convertors are way to expensive and if ut sis buys it here youd be paying double than you would in the states. i recommend you get it in the states
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Should do Nintendo DS are region free
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The DS works with no problems, same goes for Japanese DS or DS Lite (all your games will appear in the language of the game, not console so you're okay there too). Where you will find a problem is with the U.S. power adapter which will operate in 110v only, whereas the U.K. adapter works in 110v or 240v. However, you can get a USB charger for about £5 on eBay or buy a DS charger for a bit more from GAME shops. I have the USB charger, much more useful. It's still a lot cheaper than geting a U.K. DS Lite, even if you add buying a charger that will work in the U.K.!

If I got an iPhone 4 in America on PayAsYouGo will it work in England

If I got an iPhone 4 in America on PayAsYouGo will it work in England?
I am going to American and I want to buy an iPhone 4. It will be cheaper in American due to the exchange rate. I was wondering if i did buy it in America, and put my English T-Mobile sim car into it, will it work? If not what will i have to do to make it work, or should i just not buy it in america? Thanks!
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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check coverage of phone,

can ps3 from england work in jamaica

can ps3 from england work in jamaica?
Me & children wants to go to Jamaica, i was wondering if my sons playstation 3 will work out there?
PlayStation - 3 Answers
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games yes. DVD's from Jamaica no..games are region free
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You might need an adaptor for the power socket, but all scart leads are universal (as far as I know) Games have no zone. Dvds do.
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yup u can but one question... why wud u want them to play ps3 thheere in Jamaica??! they can play it anytime they want but on the vacation too?? i dont understand ur logic..