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Unit 1 P2
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- PEARSON (PEARSON)
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Unit 1 government policies and the public servicesP2- describes the role of government departments in relation to public services, including their
responsibilities.
The government of the UK exercises its executive authority through a number of
government or departments of state. A department is composed of employed officials,
known as civil servant, and is politically accountable through a minister. There are also a
number of non-ministerial departments. These are headed by senior civil servants, but are
linked to a ministerial department through whose ministers they are accountable
to parliament. Departments serve to implement the policies of Her Majesty's Government,
regardless of the government's political composition.
Education
The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education,
including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and
wider skills in England. Their aim is to provide world-class education, training and care for
everyone, whatever their background. It will make sure that everyone has the chance to
reach their potential, and live a more fulfilled life. It will also create a more productive
economy, so that our country is fit for the future. Teaching and learning for children in
the early years and in primary schools
Their responsibilities:
Teaching and learning for young people in
secondary schools.
Teaching, learning and training for young
people and adults in apprenticeships,
traineeships and further education.
Teaching and learning for young people and
adults in higher education.
Supporting professionals who work with
children, young people and adult learners.
Helping disadvantaged children and young people to achieve more.
Making sure that local services protect and support children.
MOD (military of defence)
They protect the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad. We work
with our allies and partners whenever possible. Their aim is to ensure that the armed forces have
the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget. The
Defence Secretary as head of the Department of Defence is the senior most civil servants in the
ministry and is responsible for coordinating the activities of the four departments in the ministry. His
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