International Studies Portsmouth 25 th February 2016.

Programme for the Day 9.00 Introductions 9.30 Issues in Education in the U.K Life in a UK School Coffee break The National Curriculum for Science The National Strategy Examination requirements Lunch Learning in science Effective teaching Tea break Practical work in science Plenary Close

Why Education In 1900 the U.K. was the richest and most powerful country in the World In 2015 the U.K. is number 5 in the World. Our Governments do not like this situation.

Education Acts 1870 Compulsory schooling to the age of 1918 school leaving age raised to 14years 1944 Education Act- school leaving age raised to 15. Two types of schools Grammar and Secondary Modern. Selection by 11plus exam 1970 Comprehensive schools introduced nationally 1972 School leaving age raised to National Curriculum introduced This has now been revised three times 2015 School leaving age raised to 18. All must be at school, college or in an apprenticship.

Schools in the U.K Pre Primary 5-11 Secondary Primary 5-11 Secondary Tertiary Primary 5-9 Middle 9-13 Upper Now KS1 5-7 KS Ks KS Sixth Form 16-19

School Types 1. State Schools funded by grants from the Government and local taxes ( Council Tax). Controlled by the LEA and Governors 2. Academies funded direct fro the Government. Controlled by Governors 3. Free Schools set up by local communities and funded by the Government. Controlled by Governors

Ofsted The Government appoints Inspectors of Schools, some are HMIs others are experts in various aspects of education. Schools are inspected and given little warning. Grades are :- Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Special Measures. Ofsted reports are published.

What are Ofsted looking for. Schools should show good progress in pupils learning. Teaching should be good and well structured Exam results should show improvement on previous results The school should be safe and well managed Value for Money Parents should be satisfied with the school

The National Curriculum

National Curriculum expectations LevelEnd of Yr 3 (7yrs) End of Yr 5 (10yrs) End of Yr 6 (11yrs) Level 6Exceptional Level 5A 5B 5C Exceptional Level 4A 4B 4C Exceptional Expected Level Level 3A 3B 3C Expected level Expected Level Below expectation Level 2Expected level

Dept. of Education Policy ‘A recognition that improvement comes first and foremost through high quality teaching from committed and professional teachers whose skills and competence are recognised and respected and their professional development supported’. DENI, 2009