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DONCASTER GOVERNORS’ FORUM MEETINGS

DONCASTER GOVERNORS’ FORUM MEETINGS. SUMMER 2014 THE NEW NATIONAL CURRICULUM. WHY DO WE NEED IT?. International league tables Educating our citizens; Human endeavour, creativity and achievement; Potential;. THE CURRICULUM. School curriculum; The National Curriculum; Religious Education.

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DONCASTER GOVERNORS’ FORUM MEETINGS

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  1. DONCASTER GOVERNORS’ FORUM MEETINGS SUMMER 2014 THE NEW NATIONAL CURRICULUM

  2. WHY DO WE NEED IT? • International league tables • Educating our citizens; • Human endeavour, creativity and achievement; • Potential;

  3. THE CURRICULUM • School curriculum; • The National Curriculum; • Religious Education

  4. Who and What? • Age; • Schools; • Key Stages; • Subjects; • Programmes of study; • Inclusion;

  5. Aims of New Maths Curriculum Ensure that all pupils • Become fluent in the fundamentals of Maths – develop understanding and the ability to apply knowledge • Reason mathematically – using mathematical language • Can solve problems – applying their Maths to a variety of problems/breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps/persevering and seeking solutions

  6. Summary of Key Changes • Calculators – only to be introduced in KS2 if pupils are secure in calculations • Probability not present • Roman numerals from Y3 • Counting beyond whole numbers across school, eg. decimals and fractions • Multiplication tables increased to 12x12

  7. Summary of Key Changes • More reference to the interpretation of data, rather than the collection of data • Column addition and subtraction from Y3 • More complex measurement of area and volume • Abstract symbols from Y1 • Algebra has greater emphasis

  8. LANGUAGE AND LITERACY • Flexibility • Creativity – linking to other areas • Handwriting • Key areas of new English curriculum

  9. KEY POINTS ABOUT OTHER SUBJECTS • Languages; • Computing; • Science; • History; • Citizenship; • Geography

  10. Planning Model • Identify the implications of the new curriculum for your school • Plan for curriculum change • Review and adapt curriculum and teaching • Manage curriculum change • Evaluate and record impact • Input changes to curriculum onto school website

  11. THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL GOVERNORS • Holding to account • Know the school • Know its plans • Know its position

  12. RESOURCES AND QUESTIONS • https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mandatory-and-useful-timelines-information-for-schools#mandatory-timelines • https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/300743/NC_assessment_accountability_quals_factsheet_Mar_2014__010414_.pdf • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-framework-for-key-stages-1-to-4 • What preparation so far? • Plans and timelines? • School Improvement Plan? • Ownership?

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