New Curriculum Parents Meeting September 2014 East Farleigh Primary School

New National Curriculum September 2014 Comes into effect for the majority of year groups from September For pupils in year 2 and year 6 the new English, mathematics and science programmes of study will be introduced from September The school curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences that each school plans for its pupils. The national curriculum forms just one part of the school curriculum. Schools are free to choose how they organise their school day, as long as the content of national curriculum programmes of study is taught to their pupils.

Teachers should develop pupils’ numeracy and mathematical reasoning in all subjects so that they understand and appreciate the importance of mathematics. Teachers should develop pupils’ numeracy and mathematical reasoning in all subjects so that they understand and appreciate the importance of mathematics. Teachers should develop pupils’ spoken language, reading, writing and vocabulary as integral aspects of the teaching of every subject. Teachers should develop pupils’ spoken language, reading, writing and vocabulary as integral aspects of the teaching of every subject. There is a heavy emphasis on the use of phonics in the early teaching of reading when children start school. There is a heavy emphasis on the use of phonics in the early teaching of reading when children start school. By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study. By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.

National curriculum levels will be removed and not replaced. National curriculum levels will be removed and not replaced. Instead the new NC sets out what pupils should be taught by the end of each key stage. Instead the new NC sets out what pupils should be taught by the end of each key stage. There will be no prescribed system for ongoing assessment and reporting. Schools will create or choose their own. There will be no prescribed system for ongoing assessment and reporting. Schools will create or choose their own. There will be baseline testing, probably for five year olds but possibly at the end of KS1. A decision on this is still to be made. There will be baseline testing, probably for five year olds but possibly at the end of KS1. A decision on this is still to be made. SATs at KS1 and KS2 will continue, but will be more demanding. The new versions will be used from summer SATs at KS1 and KS2 will continue, but will be more demanding. The new versions will be used from summer 2016.

What does this look like for you and your children? Insert image of jigsaw curriculum Insert image of jigsaw curriculum This is our model This is our model

The curriculum outline for East Farleigh

Class teachers use these documents to produce timetables and year plans.

These documents are available on our website.

Throughout the school different members of staff have responsibilities towards the curriculum Throughout the school different members of staff have responsibilities towards the curriculum Joined by a number of staff members each of whom going to speak very briefly about a key curriculum area. Joined by a number of staff members each of whom going to speak very briefly about a key curriculum area. If you want additional information speak to them at the drop in sessions or ask a class teacher. If you want additional information speak to them at the drop in sessions or ask a class teacher. Please make use of the drop in session – use it as an opportunity to discuss any individual queries and issues you may have. Please make use of the drop in session – use it as an opportunity to discuss any individual queries and issues you may have. THANK YOU FOR COMING – These slides will be available after the meeting on the school website THANK YOU FOR COMING – These slides will be available after the meeting on the school website

Every Child Matters says that children need to learn about: Being Healthy: enjoying good physical and mental health and living a healthy Lifestyle Staying Safe: being protected from harm and neglect and growing up able to look after themselves Enjoying and Achieving: getting the most out of life and developing broad skills for adulthood Making a Positive Contribution: to the community and to society and not engaging in anti-social or offending behaviour East Farleigh Primary School