英国国家课程标准.doc

The national curriculum, a guide from GOV.UK1. OverviewThe ‘basic’ school curriculum includes the ‘national curriculum’, religious education and sex education.The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools so children learn the same things. It covers what subjects are taught and the standards children should reach in each subject.Other types of school like academies and private schools don’t have to follow the national curriculum. Academies must teach a broad and balanced curriculum including English, maths and science. They must also teach religious education.Key stagesThe national curriculum is organised into blocks of years called ‘key stages’ (KS). At the end of each key stage, your child’s teacher will formally assess their performance to measure your child’s progress.AgeYearKey stageAssessmentAverage level of attainment3 to 4 Early years  4 to 5ReceptionEarly years  5 to 6Year 1KS1Phonics screening check 6 to 7Year 2KS1Teacher assessments in English, maths and science27 to 8Year 3KS2  8 to 9Year 4KS2  9 to 10Year 5KS2  10 to 11Year 6KS2National tests and teacher assessments in English, maths and science411 to 12Year 7KS3Teacher assessments 12 to 13Year 8KS3Teacher assessments 13 to 14Year 9KS3Teacher assessments5/614 to 15Year 10KS4Some children take GCSEs 15 to 16Year 11KS4Most children take GCSEs or other national qualifications Levels of attainmentFor each subject there’s a ‘programme of study’. It describes what children should learn. There are also ‘attainment targets’ - usually split into 8 levels for each subject. You’ll get a school report at the end of the year telling you what level your child is at. Read more about what children will learn.2. Key Stage 1 & 2Compulsory national curriculum subjects at primary school are:· English· maths· science· design and technology· history· geography· art and design· music· physical education (PE), including swimming· information and communication technology (ICT)Schools can develop their own ICT curricula or follow the programmes of study. They must also provide religious education (RE) but children don’t have to study it.Schools often also teach:· personal, social and health education (PSHE)· citizenship· modern foreign languagesTests and assessmentsYear 1 phonics screening checkThe 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 1Key Stage 1 tasks and tests cover:· reading· writing· speaking and listening· maths· scienceThe tasks and tests are taken when the school chooses.Your child’s teacher will use the child’s work (including spoken work and homework) to work out what level your child is at in each area.You can ask for the results but they’re only used to help the teacher assess your child’s work.Key Stage 2Key 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. You’ll get the results in July. If your child is demonstrating higher achievement then the headteacher may put them in for extra tests.When your child reaches the end of Key Stage 2 the teacher will also give reports on your child’s progress in English, maths and science.3. Key Stage 3 & 4Key Stage 3Compulsory national curriculum subjects are:· English· maths· science· history· geography· modern foreign languages· design and technology· art and design· music· physical education· citizenship· information and communication technology (ICT)Schools can develop their own ICT curricula or follow the programmes of study.They must also provide religious education (RE) and sex education from Key Stage 3.Key Stage 4During Key Stage 4 most pupils work towards national qualifications - usually GCSEs.The compulsory national curriculum subjects are the ‘core’ and ‘foundation’ subjects.Core subjects are:· English· maths· scienceFoundation subjects are:· information and communication technology (ICT)· physical education· citizenshipSchools must also offer at least 1 subject from each of these areas:· arts· design and technology· humanities· modern foreign languagesThey must also provide religious education (RE) and sex education at Key Stage 4. Pupils don’t have to take exams in religious studies but schools must provide at least 1 course where pupils can get a recognised RE qualification at Key Stage 4 and above.4. Other compulsory subjectsChildren must also study:· careers educati。