Social policy is a term which is applied to various areas of policy, usually within a governmental or political setting, such as the welfare state and study of social services. It can refer to guidelines, principles, legislation and activities that affect the living conditions conductive to human welfare, such as a person’s quality of life. This essay is going to explore current social policy in the UK relevant to children, young people and families, and analyse the impact of social policy on the community of practice. This will be done by exploring and analysing pupil premium and the impact it has had on a child’s welfare and education, along with members of staff and how it has affected them. Pros and cons of pupil premium will also be discussed
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It can also refer to the range of services that are provided to protect the most vulnerable groups, this includes old age, sickness and childhood. The main departments that deal with social policy relevant to children and young people are Parliament, Local Authorities, the Department of Health, and the Department of Education. In 1942, William Beveridge laid down the foundations for the modern welfare system by creating the Beveridge report. The Beveridge report was brought out in the midst of war and a change in government. Beveridge identified five 'giant evils' in society. These were, squalor, ignorance, want, idleness and disease. The Beveridge report was produced to propose widespread reform to the system of social welfare to address the five giants and provide cradle to the grave care for everyone. It promised a reward for the sacrifices undertaken by everyone. The report was highly popular with the public and it formed the basis for the post war reforms known as the welfare state, which includes the expansion of National Insurance and the creation of the National Health Service (NHS), which are still in use today. The community of practice is a voluntary organisation that supports local families to build a better community and work in partnership with local people to create opportunities for personal and social development. They offer high quality childcare, family support and educational opportunities for adults who are not well …show more content…
Pupil premium is additional funding for public schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and fellow pupils who come from more affluent families. Pupil premium also ensures that every child under the age of seven receives free school meals, regardless of their families’ personal circumstances. Pupil premium was grown from the changes to well-being and education by the Labour Government in 2010. Education secretary Michael Gove said, “Schools should be engines of social mobility. They should provide the knowledge, and the tools, to enable talented young people to overcome accidents of birth and an inheritance of disadvantage in order to enjoy greater opportunities.” (2010). History and past policies can be traced back as possible influences to the pupil premium. Some of these influences are the 2003 green paper Every Child Matters, which aims were for every child to stay safe, be healthy, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic wellbeing, regardless of their background or circumstances, and that they would always have the support they needed to achieve these aims. What could also be mentioned is James Callaghan’s speech at Ruskin College in 1976 in which he spoke about ‘legitimate public concern’ about trendy teaching methods. This led to major reforms in UK education, such as the creation of the national curriculum for England and Wales, and also
It can also refer to the range of services that are provided to protect the most vulnerable groups, this includes old age, sickness and childhood. The main departments that deal with social policy relevant to children and young people are Parliament, Local Authorities, the Department of Health, and the Department of Education. In 1942, William Beveridge laid down the foundations for the modern welfare system by creating the Beveridge report. The Beveridge report was brought out in the midst of war and a change in government. Beveridge identified five 'giant evils' in society. These were, squalor, ignorance, want, idleness and disease. The Beveridge report was produced to propose widespread reform to the system of social welfare to address the five giants and provide cradle to the grave care for everyone. It promised a reward for the sacrifices undertaken by everyone. The report was highly popular with the public and it formed the basis for the post war reforms known as the welfare state, which includes the expansion of National Insurance and the creation of the National Health Service (NHS), which are still in use today. The community of practice is a voluntary organisation that supports local families to build a better community and work in partnership with local people to create opportunities for personal and social development. They offer high quality childcare, family support and educational opportunities for adults who are not well …show more content…
Pupil premium is additional funding for public schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and fellow pupils who come from more affluent families. Pupil premium also ensures that every child under the age of seven receives free school meals, regardless of their families’ personal circumstances. Pupil premium was grown from the changes to well-being and education by the Labour Government in 2010. Education secretary Michael Gove said, “Schools should be engines of social mobility. They should provide the knowledge, and the tools, to enable talented young people to overcome accidents of birth and an inheritance of disadvantage in order to enjoy greater opportunities.” (2010). History and past policies can be traced back as possible influences to the pupil premium. Some of these influences are the 2003 green paper Every Child Matters, which aims were for every child to stay safe, be healthy, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic wellbeing, regardless of their background or circumstances, and that they would always have the support they needed to achieve these aims. What could also be mentioned is James Callaghan’s speech at Ruskin College in 1976 in which he spoke about ‘legitimate public concern’ about trendy teaching methods. This led to major reforms in UK education, such as the creation of the national curriculum for England and Wales, and also