National Curriculum
The National Curriculum contains the programmes of study and attainment targets for all subjects, at all key stages.
National Curriculum subjects:
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Design and Technology
- History
- Geography
- Art and Design
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
- Computing
- Modern Foreign Languages - French (Year 3-6)
We also teach:
- Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)
- Religious Eduction
Assessments
Assessment forms an essental element of the teaching and learning process. Teachers assess on a daily basis looking how pupils are performing against lesson objectives to ensure support and challenge can be put in place to move learning forward. More formal testing may take place at the end of a unit of work to assess a pupils performance in certain areas. Pupils also undergo statutory testing at different points throughout their Primary Education to assess their work against national Age Related Expectations.
Year 1 phonics screening check
The check will take place in June when your child will read 40 words out loud to a teacher. You’ll find out how your child did, and their teacher will assess whether he or she needs extra help with reading. If your child doesn’t do well enough in the check they’ll have to do it again in Year 2.
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 1 assesment cover:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking and Listening
- Maths
These assessments are used to support Teacher Assessments of pupils' attainment.
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 2 tests cover:
- English Reading
- English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
- Maths (including Mental Arithmetic)
The tests are taken in mid-May and last under 5.5 hours in total.
For more information about the National Curriculum, please see the Goverment website.