National Curriculum
The National Curriculum is a framework used by all maintained schools to ensure that teaching and learning is balanced and consistent.
It sets out:
- the subjects taught
- the knowledge, skills and understanding required in each subject
- standards or attainment targets in each subject that teachers can use to measure your child's progress and plan their future learning
- how your child's progress is assessed and reported
Within the framework of the National Curriculum, schools are free to plan and organise teaching and learning in the way that best meets the needs of their pupils. Many schools use the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) Schemes of Work to plan the curriculum. These provide a basis for delivering the National Curriculum
Visit the National Curriculum Online Website (external link) for more information about each stage or call 08000 96 66 26 for a free parents' guide to the curriculum for children aged 3-7, 7-11 or 11-16 or visit the Parent Centre website (external link)
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