The reasons for a new curriculum. The most important changes in the national curriculum. The BPS curriculum. Why have levels been removed? How we are.

New Curriculum and Assessment Information for Parents

The reasons for a new curriculum.The most important changes in the national curriculum.The BPS curriculum.Why have levels been removed?How we are assessing the new curriculum.How are we working with our locality of schools?What does good quality assessment look like?How are we reporting to parents on children’s progress?

In this session we will be looking at……

A curriculum fit for the 21st century and the technological age

Slimmed down – quality rather than quantity

Come at the right time for BPS

Why did we need a new curriculum?

Every state-funded school must offer a curriculum which is balanced and broadly based and which:

Promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school and of society, and

Prepares pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life

KS1 and 2 framework document

Statutory Requirements

Core subjects: English; maths; Science – much more detail in terms of requirements and significantly raised expectations, particularly in maths.

Foundation subjects (slimmed down): Computing; history; geography; Music; PE; Art + Design; Design and technology; Languages

RE + PSHE

Changes (1)

Detailed plans for English , maths and Science

Computing – replaces ICT Slimmed down requirements for

foundation subjects 3 stages – KS1; Lower KS2; Upper KS2 All children expected to have ‘mastered’

the curriculum requirements at each stage Strong emphasis on spoken language SPAG No more levels

Changes (2)

BPS Curriculum

Why have levels been removed?

Tim Oates

The future of Primary Assessment..

Ofsted do not have any predetermined view as to what

specific assessment system a school should use. Inspectors’ main interest will be whether the approach adopted by a school is effective. They will be looking to see that it provides accurate information showing the progress pupils are making. The information should be meaningful for pupils, parents and governors.

What are schools expected to report to parents?

Weald Locality Agreed aims and Principles for AssessmentJoint moderation of reading, writing, maths and scienceSupport from assessment consultantUse of same data tracking system

How are we working with our Locality Schools?

Good Quality Assessment• Rich open-ended tasks• No ceilings • Investigation, problem-solving, choice• Group work, dialogue• Integral to teaching and learning

The principles of good assessment have not changed.

Two types of assessmentFormative

An integral part of teaching and learning.

Makes an ongoing contribution to learning through providing feedback.

Affects what the pupil and teacher do next.

Summative

Demonstrates the extent of the learner’s success in meeting the assessment criteria.

Usually planned for the end of a unit of work.

Often in the form of a test.

Parent Consultations End of year report Next steps Not on track/on track (to meet end of phase

expectations) Met/not met (end of phase expectations Yr

2, 4, 6) Open door policy

How will we report to you?

‘The new curriculum greatly interests pupils and they make every effort to do their best’. ‘The new curriculum is vibrant and there is systematic teaching of literacy and numeracy whilst ensuring one subject underpins another’.(Section 8 inspection, January 2015)

Pupil progress strong across the school‘Marking of work is a strength and helps pupils to correct their mistakes’. (Section 8 inspection, January 2015)

On track for best results since the school openedModeration shows our judgements are in line with other schoolsEngagement and enjoyment observed to be good or outstanding in 93% lesson observations

Impact to date

Review 2014/15 and adapt curriculum plans for 2015/16

Continue to work closely with locality schools Ensure that our children are well prepared for

the new format NC tests 2016 and that standards continue to rise

Continue to develop systems for working with parents so that they understand their child’s next stages in learning and how they can support

Next steps

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