1. The National Curriculum
OCTOBER 2016
Thurstonland First School

2. How is it organised? Key Stage 1 Age 5-7 [Year 1-2]
The national curriculum includes the main subject areas of English, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, The Arts, Foreign Languages, Design Technology, Music, Sport and P.E.

3. Statutory Elements Old Curriculum (pre Sept 14) Present Curriculum
Mathematics Mathematics
English [including Drama] English [including Drama]
Sciences Sciences
ICT Computing
Design Technology Design Technology
Geography Geography
History History
Art Art
Music Music
Modern Foreign Languages Languages
P.E and Sport P.E and Sport
Citizenship

4. The National curriculum in England
The Statutory elements came into effect from September 2014.
Schools are free to choose how they organise their school day as long as the content of the National Curriculum programmes of study are taught.

5. The three key elements of assessment are: -
Emerging
Expected
Exceeding

6. Progress will be measured in Milestones
Formative and summative assessment will still take place and be recorded on the tracking tool, Classroom Monitor, which is being used by the majority of first schools in the Shelley Pyramid.
Progress will be measured in Milestones
Milestone 1 [achieved by the end of Year 2]
Milestone 2 [achieved by the end of Year 4]
Milestone 3 [achieved by the end of Year 6]
Pupils will have baseline checks and termly assessments in line with their age and ability

7. The principles which drive our curriculum at Thurstonland
That all children will leave us with high standards in all areas of learning
That they will have an enquiring mind and a desire for knowledge
That they will have strong self esteem and high personal expectations
That they will show tolerance and respect for others

8. If there is anything you would like to discuss further, please
make an appointment with Mrs Minogue who will be happy to explain the curriculum in more detail. or