new curriculum

Writing Great things are expected of the pupils, especially towards the end of Key Stage Two despite there still being a gap between their reading skills and material and their writing skills. •    The main consideration at this stage is for the students to think carefully about what they want… Read More

This is where the expected learning really accelerates and where it’s important to have all the groundwork done. It’s hoped that concentrated intervention in Key Stage One will have helped many to the stage where they can access Key Stage Two material, even if it is more complex than would… Read More

Key Stage One cedes that some may need revision and reinforcement and the new curriculum allows for the technical aspects of the EYFS framework to be continued, where necessary and with appropriate support, for those not yet ready for KS1’s challenges. However, the curriculum insists that the reading recommendations for… Read More

It’s here the basics are begun but the new curriculum wants an emphasis on more formal learning. Earlier identification of potential problems is also proscribed with an intervention programme set up where necessary to try to overcome problems by the time the early learning goals are assessed. The indication is… Read More