Session 3

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• Foundation Degree

Element 2 - Supporting Education 

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Session 3 

T - Levels Education & Early Years 

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the session all learners will be able to...

Recap and recall the organisation of primary and secondary schools. 

Understand and explain the National Curriculum (2013)

Create a leaflet for parents to aid the understanding of different school curriculums. 

WordSearch

Using the google classroom link you will complete a word search on some of the key words we have covered in session 1 and session 2. 

House Rule: You can only start one everyone has opened the link successfully. 

Connect

Connect to last week's session. 

Spend time continuing on the worksheet we started towards the end of session 2. 

This will then support your development in today's session.

The Key Stage structure 

Primary Schools 

Key Stage 1: 5 - 7 Years 

Key stage 2: 7 - 11 years

Secondary Schools

Key stage 3: 11 - 14 years 

Key stage 4: 14 - 16 years 

Introduction to the National Curriculum (2013)

The National Curriculum was introduced in 1988 in England, the aim of the curriculum, was to provide students with opportunities to learn the same subjects. As part of the National Curriculum SATS were introduced.

Before the National Curriculum was introduced it was the responsibility of the school to decide 'how much' they wanted to teach of each subject. 

Schools that are known as 'academies' no longer have to follow the National Curriculum (2013) however they must ensure content and teaching is equivalent too. 

Key facts regarding the National Curriculum (2013)

Key stage 1 ages 5 - 7 years (Year 1 - 2) Core subjects

English: The curriculum aims for children to become confident speakers, readers, and writers. There is a strong emphasis on phonics to decode words.

Maths: They also learn about measurement, basic fractions, and the properties of 2D and 3D shapes.

Science: Children begin to understand the world around them by learning about plants, animals (including humans), everyday materials, and seasonal changes

Which 3 subjects do you believe are the core subjects in the National Curriculum?

1. Science, Maths & Languages
2. History, Music & English
3. P.E, Maths & Computing
4. English, Maths & Science

	Key Stage 1 (5 - 7 Yrs) Year 1 & Year 2	Key Stage 2 (7 - 11 yrs) Year 3 - 6	Key Stage 3 (11-14 Yrs) Year 7 - 9	Key Stage 4 (14-16 Yrs) Year 10 -11
English	X	X	X	X
Mathematics	X	X	X	X
Science	X	X	X	X
Art & Design	X	X	X
Citizenship			X	X
Computing	X	X	X	X
Design and Technology	X	X	X
Languages		X	X
Geography	X	X	X
History	X	X	X
Music	X	X	X
Physical Education	X	X	X	X

Would a 15 year child be required to study languages?

1. Yes
2. Yes as part of English
3. No

What are the 3 core subjects of the National Curriculum?

Geography, Art & Design & Languages

English, Maths & Science

Science, Maths & Physical Education

History, Music, Science

What happens in Key Stage 4?

In Key stage 4, students are preparing to sit their GCSE's or any Level 2 qualification. Alongside English, Maths & Science, it is known is Key Stage 4  citizenship, computing and P.E remain compulsory in maintained schools.

Some schools will offer other vocational qualifications alongside GCSE's, such as Health & Social Care or Childcare.

What happens in Key Stage 4?

Entitlement Subjects:

Schools must also offer pupils the opportunity to study a subject from each of the following four "entitlement" areas, although students may not be required to choose one from each:

A Humanity: Such as History or Geography.

A Modern Foreign Language.

An Arts Subject: Such as Art and Design, Music, or Drama.

A Design and Technology Subject: Such as Design and Technology or Food Preparation and Nutrition.

Spin Wheel Decider

We will use the spin wheel to randomly allocate either the National Curriculum 2013 or EYFS 2023.

You will then create an information leaflet to inform a parent of the requirements stated in your Curriculum. For example: Imagine providing your leaflet to a parent who does not know what the curriculum yet is. 

You can use chrome books for research & the textbooks for guidance.

This must be done by hand and creative!