Emley First School Wednesday 17 th September 2014 Parent Workshop

1. Emley First SchoolWednesday 17th September 2014 Parent Workshop The New National Curriculum ……and all that stuff

2. How is the National Curriculum organised? • The reorganisation does not include any changes to the four key stages in England. These are: • Key Stage 1: Ages 5to 7(Years 1-2) • Key Stage 2: Ages 7to 11 (Years 3-6) • Key Stage 3: Ages 11-14 (Years 7-9) • Key Stage 4: Ages 14-16 (Years 10-11) • Key Stage 5: Ages 16-19 (Years 12-13) • The new curriculum retains the main subject areas - English, Maths, Sciences, History, Geography, Art, Foreign Languages, Design Technology, Music, Sport and PE, Drama etc

3. Statutory Subjects Taught Old National Curriculum New National Curriculum • Maths • English including Drama • Sciences • I.C.T. • (Information, communication technology) • Design Technology • (food, textiles, materials, mechanics) • Geography • History • Art • Music • Physical Education /Sport • Modern Foreign Languages • Citizenship • Maths • English including Drama • Sciences • Computing • Design Technology • (food, textiles, materials, mechanics) • Geography • History • Art • Music • Physical Education /Sport • Languages

4. So what's changing? • There are changes to the content of all subjects in the national curriculum. A summary can be found on the Department for Education website. • In Maths, children will be expected to learn more at an earlier age - for example to know their 12 times table by the age of nine • History will take a more chronological approach than under the old curriculum for example Stone age, Iron age, Romans. Saxons, Vikings, Normans etc • In English, pupils will learn more Shakespeare and there will be more importance placed on spelling • The new computing curriculum will require pupils to learn how to write code as well as use computers • In science, there will be a shift towards hard facts and "scientific knowledge"

5. An over view of changes? • The aim is to slim down the content of the curriculum in almost all subjects, though not in primary school English, Maths and Science. There is certainly a greater content in Maths. • The government says the new curriculum does not tell teachers "how to teach", but concentrates on "the essential knowledge and skills every child should have" so that teachers "have the freedom to shape the curriculum to their pupils' needs". • The new curriculum covers primary school pupils, aged 5to 11, and secondary schools pupils up to the age of 14. • A new curriculum for 15- and 16-year-olds will come into force from September 2015.

6. The National Curriculum in England at a glance • The elements that require statutory force will come into effect for the majority of year groups from September 2014. • For pupils in year 2 and year 6 the new English, Mathematics and Science programmes of study will be introduced from September 2015. • Schools should remember that 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. • Schools need to plan their curriculum with their children, their own ethos and the demographic and geographical location of the school in mind.

7. Assessment • No longer levels such as 2b, 3c etc. It will be a gradual change over the next two years… • You will hear teachers talk about three key words when discussing your child’s attainment : Your child is either: Emerging Expected (met) Exceeding • Formative and summative assessments will still take place • We will work towards outstanding progress irrespective of outcomes (the distance that children have come)

8. ASSESSMENT Progress (milestones): milestone 1 – end of Year 2 milestone 2 – end of Year 4 milestone 3 – end of Year 6 Children will have baseline checks and then termly assessments in line with their age and ability.

9. Our children are our main curriculum drivers!

10. The principles that underpin and drive our curriculum at Emley First School ? For children to : • be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy with good self-esteem, happiness and confidence so that they are equipped to learn and make outstanding progress. • be resilient and resourceful children who believe in themselves have a sense of belonging and are able to take risks in order to reach for possibilities, have healthy relationships and make good life choices. • have strong links and pride in our community and its history and future, with tolerance and understanding of the diverse world in and beyond Emleyvillage. • be enriched by art, music, sport and nature

11. We know children learn best by: • Feeling good about themselves • Being healthy • Feeling loved, safe and secure • Being involved • Doing and exploring • Being outside

12. So, firmly rooted in our curriculum at Emley is: • Kaleidoscope:this underpins the entire curriculum and forms the basis or our school ethos, good self-esteem and self belief, being able to have a go, not being afraid to make mistakes, bouncing back, resilience • Outdoor Learning: one full day per week ‘whatever the weather’ cross curricular, hands on, fun! • Food Technology: healthy eating, ‘cookery’ as a strand of Design Technology which includes textiles, mechanics and materials • Sport: team spirit, self–esteem skills, choices, health • Arts: our culture and others, enrichment, knowledge and skills

13. Study weeks • Arts week – Mon 13th -17th Oct 2014 • Well-being week – Mon 17th -21st Nov 2014 • Science and Maths week – Mon 19th – 21st Jan 2015 • Book week – Mon 2nd March – 6th March 2015 • Emley Study week- Mon 15th – 19th June 2015 • Sports week – Mon 29th June – 3rd July 2015

14. Planning for mixed age classes • By choosing to send your child to a small village school with the capacity and budget for 5 classrooms and 6 age groups we inevitably will have mixed age groups • Children still remain in the year group for their age irrespective of their age • All teachers work together at special planning meetings with other teachers who teach children of the same age • All planning is overseen by myself as Head teacher • Children work at their ability level alongside mixed ability groups for thematic, studies, science, art, productions etc. • Children are assessed individually and may be in different groups for different subjects as children are better at some subjects than others • Children of the same age group are given overall equal opportunities in outdoor learning, visits, cultural exchange, swimming, clubs, access to curriculum milestones and assessment • Homework is differentiated for each age group within the class

15. How we plan for split age classes to ensure progression Maths

16. Writing

17. Activities to get involved with this evening • The Kaleidoscope Room • Wellbeing, confidence, self-esteem, self belief, getting involved, non threatening, in a real hands on environment • The Woodland Classroom • Outdoor learning, getting involved, exploration, fun in a real hands on environment, cross curricular • The School Kitchen • Learning about healthy eating, food preparation, getting involved, fun in a real hands on environment

18. Summary • Partnership with parents is crucial • Become involved with school as much as possible • Hear your child read or share a short story every day!! • Remember our school aims, values and mission statement • Thank you for coming this evening.