| Key Stage 1 |
The National Curriculum (NC) for key stage 1 starts at the beginning of Year 1 (aged 5) and finishes at the end of Year 2 (aged 7), when children are assessed using National Curriculum criteria in mathematics and English (reading, writing and spelling). STATUTORY SUBJECTS National Curriculum core subjects English: Speaking and listening; Reading; Writing Mathematics: Using and applying mathematics; Number; Shape, space and measures Science: Scientific enquiry; Life processes and living things; Materials and their properties; Physical processes National Curriculum non-core foundation subjects Design and technology: Designing; Making Information and communication technology: Exploring and discussing experiences of ICT; Developing ideas; Presenting ideas History: Chronology; Historical knowledge and understanding; Historical interpretation; Historical enquiry; Organisation and communication Geography: Geographical skills; School locality; A contrasting locality; Fieldwork investigations Art and design: Investigating and making; Knowledge and understanding Music: Performing skills; Composing skills; Appraising skills; Listening and applying knowledge and understanding; Listening and appraising Physical education: Dance; Games; Gymnastic activities; plus the option of swimming Select the section you wish to view: |