© Michael Tidd, 2013 Primary Curriculum 2014 Parent Information Evening October 2014 PowerPoint adapted by H.Calder from materials.

© Michael Tidd, 2013 www.primarycurriculum.me.uk

Primary Curriculum 2014

Parent Information EveningOctober 2014

PowerPoint adapted by H.Calder from materials at www.primarycurriculum.me.uk

Primary Curriculum 2014

Parent Information EveningOctober 2014

PowerPoint adapted by H.Calder from materials at www.primarycurriculum.me.uk

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• http://www.theschoolrun.com/primary-national-curriculum-2014

• http://www.theschoolrun.com/primary-national-curriculum-2014


Session OutlineSession Outline

• Why has the National Curriculum changed?• Who has to follow the new National

Curriculum?• What are the changes to the National

Curriculum?• How is St. John’s approaching the change to

the National Curriculum?• How will the new National Curriculum affect

my child?

• Why has the National Curriculum changed?• Who has to follow the new National

Curriculum?• What are the changes to the National

Curriculum?• How is St. John’s approaching the change to

the National Curriculum?• How will the new National Curriculum affect

my child?


New National Curriculum DFENew National Curriculum DFE• English, Maths and Science are the building blocks

of education –improving our performance in these subjects will be essential.

• In Maths there will be greater rigour. There will be a greater emphasis on arithmetic, and the promotion of efficient written methods of long multiplication and division. There will also be more demanding content in fractions, decimals and percentages.

• In Science there is a stronger focus on the importance of scientific knowledge and language and a greater emphasis on the core scientific concepts underpinning pupils’ understanding. For the first time primary aged children will learn about evolution and inheritance.

• English, Maths and Science are the building blocks of education –improving our performance in these subjects will be essential.

• In Maths there will be greater rigour. There will be a greater emphasis on arithmetic, and the promotion of efficient written methods of long multiplication and division. There will also be more demanding content in fractions, decimals and percentages.

• In Science there is a stronger focus on the importance of scientific knowledge and language and a greater emphasis on the core scientific concepts underpinning pupils’ understanding. For the first time primary aged children will learn about evolution and inheritance.


New National Curriculum DFENew National Curriculum DFE

• The proposed 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 strengthening of the teaching of phonics pupils will be helped to read fluently.

• The study of languages is compulsory in Key Stage 2.

• Replace the current ICT curriculum with a new computing curriculum with a much greater emphasis on computational thinking and practical programming skills.

• The proposed 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 strengthening of the teaching of phonics pupils will be helped to read fluently.

• The study of languages is compulsory in Key Stage 2.

• Replace the current ICT curriculum with a new computing curriculum with a much greater emphasis on computational thinking and practical programming skills.


New National Curriculum DFENew National Curriculum DFE• It is essential to distinguish between the

statutory National Curriculum and the whole school curriculum. All schools must provide a curriculum that is broadly based, balanced and meets the needs of all pupils.

• Academies and Free Schools have the freedom to depart from the National Curriculum. All schools must teach religious education at all key stages and secondary schools must provide sex education.

• In other subjects and key stages we are aiming to give teachers more space and flexibility to design their lessons by focusing only on the essential knowledge to be taught in each subject.

• It is essential to distinguish between the statutory National Curriculum and the whole school curriculum. All schools must provide a curriculum that is broadly based, balanced and meets the needs of all pupils.

• Academies and Free Schools have the freedom to depart from the National Curriculum. All schools must teach religious education at all key stages and secondary schools must provide sex education.

• In other subjects and key stages we are aiming to give teachers more space and flexibility to design their lessons by focusing only on the essential knowledge to be taught in each subject.



How St. John’s has approached the curriculum change.

How St. John’s has approached the curriculum change.

• All staff were involved in identifying strengths in previous curriculum that we wanted to keep.

• Creative cross curricular topics, church school distinctiveness, celebration of diversity, emphasis on development of whole child (not just academic), giving children opportunities to succeed, purpose and excitement about learning.

• All staff were involved in identifying strengths in previous curriculum that we wanted to keep.

• Creative cross curricular topics, church school distinctiveness, celebration of diversity, emphasis on development of whole child (not just academic), giving children opportunities to succeed, purpose and excitement about learning.


English – KS1English – KS1

Only phonic reading strategies requiredNo specific mention of group work or drama strategiesReferences to ICT/typing removedLearning of poetry (including reciting poetry) introducedSpecific spellings, e.g. days of the weekJoined writing expected in Year 2Proof-reading of own writing

KS2 >

English – KS1English – KS1

Only phonic reading strategies requiredNo specific mention of group work or drama strategiesReferences to ICT/typing removedLearning of poetry (including reciting poetry) introducedSpecific spellings, e.g. days of the weekJoined writing expected in Year 2Proof-reading of own writing

KS2 >

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English – KS2English – KS2Phonic decoding expected to be secure by Y3No specific mention of group work, drama strategies or use of ICTLearning of classic & modern poetry (including reciting poetry) introducedSpecific spelling rules to be taughtPrécising and dictationGreatly increased expectations in grammar and punctuation

< KS1

English – KS2English – KS2Phonic decoding expected to be secure by Y3No specific mention of group work, drama strategies or use of ICTLearning of classic & modern poetry (including reciting poetry) introducedSpecific spelling rules to be taughtPrécising and dictationGreatly increased expectations in grammar and punctuation

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At St John’s…At St John’s…Exciting new Scheme of Work purchased.Wordsmith by Pearson. Based on excellent quality whole books and texts.Embeds Spelling, Punctuation and GrammarExcellent use of ICT to enthuse pupilsCross Curricular extended writing opportunities follow our topics

< KS1

At St John’s…At St John’s…Exciting new Scheme of Work purchased.Wordsmith by Pearson. Based on excellent quality whole books and texts.Embeds Spelling, Punctuation and GrammarExcellent use of ICT to enthuse pupilsCross Curricular extended writing opportunities follow our topics

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Mathematics – KS1Mathematics – KS1No data handling requiredRounding to nearest 10 removed from KS1Y1: Counting & writing numbers to 100Y1: Write numbers words to 20Y1: Number bonds to 20Y2: Finding fractions of quantitiesY2: Adding two-digit numbersY2: Telling the time to nearest 5 minutesY2: Make comparisons using < > = symbolsY2: Solve simple money problems using £/p

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Mathematics – KS1Mathematics – KS1No data handling requiredRounding to nearest 10 removed from KS1Y1: Counting & writing numbers to 100Y1: Write numbers words to 20Y1: Number bonds to 20Y2: Finding fractions of quantitiesY2: Adding two-digit numbersY2: Telling the time to nearest 5 minutesY2: Make comparisons using < > = symbolsY2: Solve simple money problems using £/p

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Mathematics – LKS2Mathematics – LKS2No ratio required in LKS2Written division moved to UKS2No calculator skills includedCarroll / Venn diagrams no longer requiredY3: Formal written methods for + & —Y3: Compare, order & + & — easy fractionsY3: Vocabulary of angles & linesY3: Time including 24h clock & Roman numeralsY4: Recognise equivalent fractions/decimalsY4: Solve fractions & decimals problemsY4: Perimeter/area of compound shapesY4: Know multiplication tables to 12 x 12

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Mathematics – LKS2Mathematics – LKS2No ratio required in LKS2Written division moved to UKS2No calculator skills includedCarroll / Venn diagrams no longer requiredY3: Formal written methods for + & —Y3: Compare, order & + & — easy fractionsY3: Vocabulary of angles & linesY3: Time including 24h clock & Roman numeralsY4: Recognise equivalent fractions/decimalsY4: Solve fractions & decimals problemsY4: Perimeter/area of compound shapesY4: Know multiplication tables to 12 x 12

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Mathematics – UKS2Mathematics – UKS2No calculator skills includedNo probability includedData handling greatly reduced contentY5: Use decimals to 3dp, including problemsY5: Use standard multiplication & division methodsY5: Add/subtract fractions with same denominatorY5: Multiply fractions by whole numbersY6: Long divisionY6: Calculate decimal equivalent of fractions Y6: Use formula for area & volume of shapesY6: Calculate area of triangles & parallelogramsY6: Introductory algebra & equation-solving

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Mathematics – UKS2Mathematics – UKS2No calculator skills includedNo probability includedData handling greatly reduced contentY5: Use decimals to 3dp, including problemsY5: Use standard multiplication & division methodsY5: Add/subtract fractions with same denominatorY5: Multiply fractions by whole numbersY6: Long divisionY6: Calculate decimal equivalent of fractions Y6: Use formula for area & volume of shapesY6: Calculate area of triangles & parallelogramsY6: Introductory algebra & equation-solving

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At St. John’sAt St. John’sExisting Abacus Scheme of Work has been updated.Same publishers as English scheme. Mathletics website to help with homework and rapid recall of key facts.Cross Curricular Maths opportunities planned to encourage problem solving and thinking skills.Daily ‘10 minute maths’ consolidates calculation and arithmetic skills

<KS1 < LKS2

At St. John’sAt St. John’sExisting Abacus Scheme of Work has been updated.Same publishers as English scheme. Mathletics website to help with homework and rapid recall of key facts.Cross Curricular Maths opportunities planned to encourage problem solving and thinking skills.Daily ‘10 minute maths’ consolidates calculation and arithmetic skills

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Science – KS1Science – KS1Some physics topics moved to KS2 only:• Light & Dark; Sound; Forces; Electricity

Reduce requirement to know life processesNo requirement to make predictions or fair testsDrugs as medicines removedCare for animals/others/environment removedChanging materials with heat moves to KS2Y1: Naming of plants and animals addedY1: Seasonable changes & weather addedY2: Introduce simple food chainsY2: Some study of movement on different surfaces

LKS2 > UKS2 >

Science – KS1Science – KS1Some physics topics moved to KS2 only:• Light & Dark; Sound; Forces; Electricity

Reduce requirement to know life processesNo requirement to make predictions or fair testsDrugs as medicines removedCare for animals/others/environment removedChanging materials with heat moves to KS2Y1: Naming of plants and animals addedY1: Seasonable changes & weather addedY2: Introduce simple food chainsY2: Some study of movement on different surfaces

LKS2 > UKS2 >

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Science – LKS2Science – LKS2Some movement between Y3 and Y4:Skeletons to Y3; Teeth & digestion to Y4Some units delayed to upper KS2:Forces; separating mixtures; insulators; adaptationRequirements reduced in electricity unitsAll KS1 content for sound & light moves to LKS2Y3: Fossils and soils content addedY3: Flowers as part of the plant life cycleY3: Light reflecting off surfacesY4: Introduce changes of state & water cycleY4: Common uses of electricityY4: Changing environments

< KS1 UKS2 >

Science – LKS2Science – LKS2Some movement between Y3 and Y4:Skeletons to Y3; Teeth & digestion to Y4Some units delayed to upper KS2:Forces; separating mixtures; insulators; adaptationRequirements reduced in electricity unitsAll KS1 content for sound & light moves to LKS2Y3: Fossils and soils content addedY3: Flowers as part of the plant life cycleY3: Light reflecting off surfacesY4: Introduce changes of state & water cycleY4: Common uses of electricityY4: Changing environments

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Science – UKS2Science – UKS2Some movement between Y5 and Y6:e.g. Health & Heart to Y6; Reversible changes to Y5Some units introduced earlier in KS2:Water cycle; sound as vibrations to Y4Micro-organisms no longer requiredY5: Life cycles of animals addedY5: Reversible & irreversible changesY5: Planets, gravity and other forces addedY6: Classification of plants and animalsY6: New unit on evolutionY6: Diet, exercise, drugs & lifestyle added

< KS1 < LKS2

Science – UKS2Science – UKS2Some movement between Y5 and Y6:e.g. Health & Heart to Y6; Reversible changes to Y5Some units introduced earlier in KS2:Water cycle; sound as vibrations to Y4Micro-organisms no longer requiredY5: Life cycles of animals addedY5: Reversible & irreversible changesY5: Planets, gravity and other forces addedY6: Classification of plants and animalsY6: New unit on evolutionY6: Diet, exercise, drugs & lifestyle added

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At St. John’s…At St. John’s…Rising Stars new Scheme of Work which includes real life examples of Science and video clips.Annual Science Curriculum daysSome topics are linked to Science, e.g. Space in Year 5

< KS1 < LKS2

At St. John’s…At St. John’s…Rising Stars new Scheme of Work which includes real life examples of Science and video clips.Annual Science Curriculum daysSome topics are linked to Science, e.g. Space in Year 5

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ArtArtGreatly reduced detail in content, with much of the broader detail included in the aims.

Specific objectives include only 4 areas:• Use a range of materials (KS1)• Use drawing, paint & sculpture to share

ideas• Develop techniques in colour, line, form,

etc.• Learn about the work of artists and

designers• Create & maintain sketch books (KS2)

ArtArtGreatly reduced detail in content, with much of the broader detail included in the aims.

Specific objectives include only 4 areas:• Use a range of materials (KS1)• Use drawing, paint & sculpture to share

ideas• Develop techniques in colour, line, form,

etc.• Learn about the work of artists and

designers• Create & maintain sketch books (KS2)

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ArtArtNational Curriculum objectives for Art are taught through the class topic.

ArtArtNational Curriculum objectives for Art are taught through the class topic.

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ComputingComputingSignificant change in focus from digital literacy and applications to control and programmingIntroduction to creating programs in KS1 (e.g. roamer style sequences of instructions)E-safety included in both key stagesLogical reasoning and problem-solving to identify flaws in instructions and correct themComplex instruction systems and variables covered in KS2Understand and use computer networks, including the internet (KS2)

ComputingComputingSignificant change in focus from digital literacy and applications to control and programmingIntroduction to creating programs in KS1 (e.g. roamer style sequences of instructions)E-safety included in both key stagesLogical reasoning and problem-solving to identify flaws in instructions and correct themComplex instruction systems and variables covered in KS2Understand and use computer networks, including the internet (KS2)

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ComputingComputingComputing objectives are taught discretely through a new Rising Stars Scheme of Work.Teachers use laptops and iPad in many other curriculum areas.New equipment and resources are currently being purchased.

ComputingComputingComputing objectives are taught discretely through a new Rising Stars Scheme of Work.Teachers use laptops and iPad in many other curriculum areas.New equipment and resources are currently being purchased.

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Design & TechnologyDesign & TechnologyBroadly similar requirements at both Key Stages for main aspects, although slightly less specific detail:

Design Make Evaluate Technical Knowledge

Statutory requirement to include cooking at both Key Stages

Design & TechnologyDesign & TechnologyBroadly similar requirements at both Key Stages for main aspects, although slightly less specific detail:

Design Make Evaluate Technical Knowledge

Statutory requirement to include cooking at both Key Stages

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Design & TechnologyDesign & TechnologyDT objectives are taught through topic work.

Each year group visits Waitrose for free cookery sessions and new cooking resources are being considered for use in school.

Design & TechnologyDesign & TechnologyDT objectives are taught through topic work.

Each year group visits Waitrose for free cookery sessions and new cooking resources are being considered for use in school.

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Foreign LanguagesForeign LanguagesNewly statutory at KS2No requirement to study from approved languages (as was originally planned)Can include classical languagesNo mention of intercultural understanding in Programme of StudyFocus on four skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing

Foreign LanguagesForeign LanguagesNewly statutory at KS2No requirement to study from approved languages (as was originally planned)Can include classical languagesNo mention of intercultural understanding in Programme of StudyFocus on four skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing

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Foreign LanguagesForeign LanguagesWe will continue to teach French formally in KS2 and informally at KS1 level.Children have workbooks to help with writing and reading of French.

Foreign LanguagesForeign LanguagesWe will continue to teach French formally in KS2 and informally at KS1 level.Children have workbooks to help with writing and reading of French.

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GeographyGeographyReduced emphasis on investigative GeographyIncreased focus on geographical knowledge:KS1: name continents and home countriesKS1: Compare local geography to UK & worldKS1: Introduce key geography vocabularyKS2: locate world countries; UK cities & regionsKS2: Identify world feature, e.g. poles, tropics, etc.KS2: Comparison study in Americas and EuropeKS2: Study climate, vegetation belts, land use, natural resources & trade linksKS2:Use compass points & 6-figure grid references

GeographyGeographyReduced emphasis on investigative GeographyIncreased focus on geographical knowledge:KS1: name continents and home countriesKS1: Compare local geography to UK & worldKS1: Introduce key geography vocabularyKS2: locate world countries; UK cities & regionsKS2: Identify world feature, e.g. poles, tropics, etc.KS2: Comparison study in Americas and EuropeKS2: Study climate, vegetation belts, land use, natural resources & trade linksKS2:Use compass points & 6-figure grid references

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GeographyGeographyGeography objectives taught through topic work.

GeographyGeographyGeography objectives taught through topic work.

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HistoryHistoryReduced emphasis on sources & methodologyRelatively little change at KS1, with slight increase in national focusReduced emphasis on diversity & cultureSignificant changes in KS2 breadth of study:

Victorians/Britain since 1930 & Tudors removed

Stone age added Romans, Anglo-Saxons & Vikings all required Slightly changes to ancient civilisation options A non-European study must be included One period of study that stretches past 1066

HistoryHistoryReduced emphasis on sources & methodologyRelatively little change at KS1, with slight increase in national focusReduced emphasis on diversity & cultureSignificant changes in KS2 breadth of study:

Victorians/Britain since 1930 & Tudors removed

Stone age added Romans, Anglo-Saxons & Vikings all required Slightly changes to ancient civilisation options A non-European study must be included One period of study that stretches past 1066

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HistoryHistoryWe have chosen to keep our existing history topics wherever possible.We are not following a strict chronological order although teachers make students aware of chronology in topic teaching.Some new mini topics have been added to year groups.

HistoryHistoryWe have chosen to keep our existing history topics wherever possible.We are not following a strict chronological order although teachers make students aware of chronology in topic teaching.Some new mini topics have been added to year groups.

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MusicMusicSlimmed-down Programme of StudyKS1 focus on experimentation with voice and tuned and untuned instrumentsMusical elements (pitch, tempo, etc.) renamed as “inter-related dimensions”KS2: Introduce staff and other notationKS2: Develop understanding of history of music

MusicMusicSlimmed-down Programme of StudyKS1 focus on experimentation with voice and tuned and untuned instrumentsMusical elements (pitch, tempo, etc.) renamed as “inter-related dimensions”KS2: Introduce staff and other notationKS2: Develop understanding of history of music

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MusicMusicNew resource – Charanga Music.Includes class lessons and opportunities for singing and playing instruments.

MusicMusicNew resource – Charanga Music.Includes class lessons and opportunities for singing and playing instruments.

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Physical EducationPhysical EducationSlimmed-down Programme of StudyKS1 focus on mastering basic skills and playing in team gamesKS2 includes discrete skills and in contexts of team games and competitionLess focus on evaluation, focus moves to improving personal bestsSwimming remains statutory at either KS

Physical EducationPhysical EducationSlimmed-down Programme of StudyKS1 focus on mastering basic skills and playing in team gamesKS2 includes discrete skills and in contexts of team games and competitionLess focus on evaluation, focus moves to improving personal bestsSwimming remains statutory at either KS

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Physical EducationPhysical EducationMr. Allison currently attending training to introduce new Scheme of Work

Physical EducationPhysical EducationMr. Allison currently attending training to introduce new Scheme of Work

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Religious EducationReligious EducationReligious Education does not form part of the National Curriculum, but remains statutory. St. John’s will continue with Gloucestershire agreed syllabus.

Citizenship & PSHECitizenship & PSHECitizenship and PSHE are not statutory subjects in primary schools. Schools are free to choose what content is taught in these subjects. St. John’s will continue as before.

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How will the new N.C. affect my child?How will the new N.C. affect my child?

Pros•New and exciting resources as well as keeping best bits of old curriculum.•Opportunity to raise achievement.•Curriculum still developing, so opportunities for parents to contribute skills.

Pros•New and exciting resources as well as keeping best bits of old curriculum.•Opportunity to raise achievement.•Curriculum still developing, so opportunities for parents to contribute skills.

Cons•More demanding content.•Testing at Y2 and Y6 more difficult (Samples can be downloaded).

Cons•More demanding content.•Testing at Y2 and Y6 more difficult (Samples can be downloaded).


Other Support AvailableOther Support Availablewww.primarycurriculum.me.ukContains:

Objectives from Programmes of Study organised by year group

Detailed breakdown of changes for core subjects (based on primary framework)

Page-per-year-group documents containing brief detail

Support for other subjects (RE, PSHE, Citizenship)

Other Support AvailableOther Support Availablewww.primarycurriculum.me.ukContains:

Objectives from Programmes of Study organised by year group

Detailed breakdown of changes for core subjects (based on primary framework)

Page-per-year-group documents containing brief detail

Support for other subjects (RE, PSHE, Citizenship)

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© Michael Tidd, 2013 Primary Curriculum 2014 Parent Information Evening October 2014 PowerPoint adapted by H.Calder from materials.

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