The National Curriculum - what it sets out:

 

　　The National Curriculum for England is a framework used by schools in England to ensure that teaching and learning is balanced and consistent.

 

　　It sets out: * the subjects taught * the knowledge, skills and understanding required in each subject * standards or attainment targets in each subject - teachers can use these to measure your child's progress and plan the next steps in their learning * how your child's progress is assessed and reportedWithin the framework of the National Curriculum, schools are free to plan and organise teaching and learning in the way that best meets the needs of their pupils.

 

　　We use the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) Schemes of Work to plan the curriculum. These help to translate the National Curriculum’s objectives into teaching and learning activities. We also use the National Primary Frameworks for Literacy and Mathematics to help plan and deliver the curriculum for English and Mathematics.

 

　　Again, these frameworks help to translate the National Curriculum’s objectives into teaching and learning activities.

 

　　The National Curriculum key stages:

 

　　The National Curriculum is organised into blocks of years called 'key stages'.There are two key stages in the Primary School.

 

　　In most Key Stage 1, 2, and 3 subjects, these “attainment targets” are split into eight levels, plus a description of “exceptional performance”.Children develop at different rates, but National Curriculum levels can give you an idea of how your child’s progress compares to what is typical for their age. For example, by the end of Key Stage 1, most children will have reached level 2, and by the end of Key Stage 2, most will be at level 4. The school will send you a report telling you what National Curriculum levels your child has reached in any formal assessments.