NEW CURRICULUM 2014
From September 2014 the primary
school curriculum has had a radical
shake-up.
The main aim is to raise standards
The Government believe that it has
been designed to produce productive,
creative and well educated students.
NEW CURRICULUM 2014
The new curriculum is intended to be more
challenging
The content is slimmer than the current
curriculum
It focuses on essential core subject
knowledge
“LITERACY” TITLE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY
‘ENGLISH’
The English programmes of study will embody higher standards of literacy. Pupils
will be expected to develop a stronger command of the written and spoken word.
Through the teaching of phonics, pupils will be helped to read fluently.
Stronger emphasis on vocabulary development, grammar, punctuation
and spelling (for example, the use of commas and apostrophes
will be taught in KS1)
• Reading is at the core of the whole curriculum with a big emphasis on
reading for pleasure both at home and at school.
• Handwriting, taught, but not currently assessed under the national curriculum, is
expected to be fluent, legible and speedy
• Spoken English is given greater emphasis, with children being taught
debating and presentation skills.
OUR SCHOOL
We already make writing relevant and exciting and ensure it has a clear
purpose. From Alien landings to the three bears being interviewed.
Styles of writing are taught within the meaningful context of the class
topic.
Children are more likely to be successful if they know what they are aiming
to achieve and therefore we use targets and toolboxes.
SPAG
Stronger emphasis is on vocabulary development, grammar, punctuation
and spelling.
Spelling lists are available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/f
ile/239784/English_Appendix_1_-_Spelling.pdf
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SPELLING
In Foundation Stage and KS1 spelling is taught through letters and sounds
supported through the characters and actions of jolly phonics.
There are 6 phases for your child to complete
SPAG is taught discretely within KS1 and KS2 – reinforced through toolkits
for writing
Phonics continues to underpin all spelling in KS2
VOCABULARY
Talk4Writing offers an exciting and stimulating way of developing vocabulary
from simple sentence openers to complex sentences in year 6
Book talk is a central part of analysing effective language and how the author
uses word choice, sentence structure and text organisation to create
particular effects.
ASSESSMENT
The current standard system of assessing and reporting pupil's
attainment and progress in all year groups has been changed.
National Curriculum Levels e.g Level 2, Level 4b etc have ceased to exist
(except in Years 2 and 6 for this year only)
There is no nationally agreed new system – schools must assess how pupils are
progressing against the expectations in the National Curriculum.
http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/assessment/keystage2/b002
08296/ks2-2013
WEBSITES FOR PARENTS WISHING TO HELP THEIR CHILD READ
FIVE TOP SITES
WORDS FOR LIFE
This site has lots of tips to get children reading; fun stuff to do; book
recommendations; ideas for all ages up to end of KS2. Excellent site.
http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/?gclid=CPmU_4e_57ICFUXHtAodVE8A4w
BOOKTRUST
This is an extensive site giving tips on how to share books; book lists &
recommendations; catering for all ages including adults. Highly
recommended.
http://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/children/how-to-sharebooks/support-your-childs-reading-journey/
OXFORD OWL
Free eBooks; advice and tips for supporting children in KS1 & KS2; lots of
games & activities that support reading skills; links to Oxford reading
schemes. Definitely worth a look.
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/Reading/
THE GUARDIAN
An excellent site dealing with all things ‘bookish’ – author interviews; reader
reviews; what’s hot and what’s not... Probably most suited for kiddies who already
have the reading habit, but a useful site for parents to keep up to date with
children’s books.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site
LOVE READING 4 KIDS
This site regularly updates its reading lists for specific age groups. It gives
synopses, reviews & recommendations. Useful for keeping abreast of what’s
popular in children’s fiction.
http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
TIPS FOR SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S READING
FIRST SCHOOL YEARS
Provides a checklist of tips for hearing your child read.
http://firstschoolyears.com/literacy/text/resources/readingtips.htm