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© Michael Tidd, Session 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?

© Michael Tidd, New 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.

© Michael Tidd, New 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.

© Michael Tidd, New 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.

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© Michael Tidd, 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.

© Michael Tidd, English – KS1  Only phonic reading strategies required  No specific mention of group work or drama strategies  References to ICT/typing removed  Learning of poetry (including reciting poetry) introduced  Specific spellings, e.g. days of the week  Joined writing expected in Year 2  Proof-reading of own writing KS2 > English – KS1  Only phonic reading strategies required  No specific mention of group work or drama strategies  References to ICT/typing removed  Learning of poetry (including reciting poetry) introduced  Specific spellings, e.g. days of the week  Joined writing expected in Year 2  Proof-reading of own writing KS2 > En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, English – KS2  Phonic decoding expected to be secure by Y3  No specific mention of group work, drama strategies or use of ICT  Learning of classic & modern poetry (including reciting poetry) introduced  Specific spelling rules to be taught  Précising and dictation  Greatly increased expectations in grammar and punctuation < KS1 English – KS2  Phonic decoding expected to be secure by Y3  No specific mention of group work, drama strategies or use of ICT  Learning of classic & modern poetry (including reciting poetry) introduced  Specific spelling rules to be taught  Précising and dictation  Greatly increased expectations in grammar and punctuation < KS1 En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, 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 Grammar  Excellent use of ICT to enthuse pupils  Cross Curricular extended writing opportunities follow our topics < KS1 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 Grammar  Excellent use of ICT to enthuse pupils  Cross Curricular extended writing opportunities follow our topics < KS1 En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Mathematics – KS1  No data handling required  Rounding to nearest 10 removed from KS1  Y1: Counting & writing numbers to 100  Y1: Write numbers words to 20  Y1: Number bonds to 20  Y2: Finding fractions of quantities  Y2: Adding two-digit numbers  Y2: Telling the time to nearest 5 minutes  Y2: Make comparisons using = symbols  Y2: Solve simple money problems using £/p LKS2 >UKS2 > Mathematics – KS1  No data handling required  Rounding to nearest 10 removed from KS1  Y1: Counting & writing numbers to 100  Y1: Write numbers words to 20  Y1: Number bonds to 20  Y2: Finding fractions of quantities  Y2: Adding two-digit numbers  Y2: Telling the time to nearest 5 minutes  Y2: Make comparisons using = symbols  Y2: Solve simple money problems using £/p LKS2 >UKS2 > En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Mathematics – LKS2  No ratio required in LKS2  Written division moved to UKS2  No calculator skills included  Carroll / Venn diagrams no longer required  Y3: Formal written methods for + & —  Y3: Compare, order & + & — easy fractions  Y3: Vocabulary of angles & lines  Y3: Time including 24h clock & Roman numerals  Y4: Recognise equivalent fractions/decimals  Y4: Solve fractions & decimals problems  Y4: Perimeter/area of compound shapes  Y4: Know multiplication tables to 12 x 12 < KS1UKS2 > Mathematics – LKS2  No ratio required in LKS2  Written division moved to UKS2  No calculator skills included  Carroll / Venn diagrams no longer required  Y3: Formal written methods for + & —  Y3: Compare, order & + & — easy fractions  Y3: Vocabulary of angles & lines  Y3: Time including 24h clock & Roman numerals  Y4: Recognise equivalent fractions/decimals  Y4: Solve fractions & decimals problems  Y4: Perimeter/area of compound shapes  Y4: Know multiplication tables to 12 x 12 < KS1UKS2 > En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Mathematics – UKS2  No calculator skills included  No probability included  Data handling greatly reduced content  Y5: Use decimals to 3dp, including problems  Y5: Use standard multiplication & division methods  Y5: Add/subtract fractions with same denominator  Y5: Multiply fractions by whole numbers  Y6: Long division  Y6: Calculate decimal equivalent of fractions  Y6: Use formula for area & volume of shapes  Y6: Calculate area of triangles & parallelograms  Y6: Introductory algebra & equation-solving <KS1< LKS2 Mathematics – UKS2  No calculator skills included  No probability included  Data handling greatly reduced content  Y5: Use decimals to 3dp, including problems  Y5: Use standard multiplication & division methods  Y5: Add/subtract fractions with same denominator  Y5: Multiply fractions by whole numbers  Y6: Long division  Y6: Calculate decimal equivalent of fractions  Y6: Use formula for area & volume of shapes  Y6: Calculate area of triangles & parallelograms  Y6: Introductory algebra & equation-solving <KS1< LKS2 En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, At St. John’s  Existing 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’s  Existing 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 En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Science – KS1  Some physics topics moved to KS2 only: Light & Dark; Sound; Forces; Electricity  Reduce requirement to know life processes  No requirement to make predictions or fair tests  Drugs as medicines removed  Care for animals/others/environment removed  Changing materials with heat moves to KS2  Y1: Naming of plants and animals added  Y1: Seasonable changes & weather added  Y2: Introduce simple food chains  Y2: Some study of movement on different surfaces LKS2 >UKS2 > Science – KS1  Some physics topics moved to KS2 only: Light & Dark; Sound; Forces; Electricity  Reduce requirement to know life processes  No requirement to make predictions or fair tests  Drugs as medicines removed  Care for animals/others/environment removed  Changing materials with heat moves to KS2  Y1: Naming of plants and animals added  Y1: Seasonable changes & weather added  Y2: Introduce simple food chains  Y2: Some study of movement on different surfaces LKS2 >UKS2 > En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Science – LKS2  Some movement between Y3 and Y4: Skeletons to Y3; Teeth & digestion to Y4  Some units delayed to upper KS2: Forces; separating mixtures; insulators; adaptation  Requirements reduced in electricity units  All KS1 content for sound & light moves to LKS2  Y3: Fossils and soils content added  Y3: Flowers as part of the plant life cycle  Y3: Light reflecting off surfaces  Y4: Introduce changes of state & water cycle  Y4: Common uses of electricity  Y4: Changing environments < KS1UKS2 > Science – LKS2  Some movement between Y3 and Y4: Skeletons to Y3; Teeth & digestion to Y4  Some units delayed to upper KS2: Forces; separating mixtures; insulators; adaptation  Requirements reduced in electricity units  All KS1 content for sound & light moves to LKS2  Y3: Fossils and soils content added  Y3: Flowers as part of the plant life cycle  Y3: Light reflecting off surfaces  Y4: Introduce changes of state & water cycle  Y4: Common uses of electricity  Y4: Changing environments < KS1UKS2 > En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Science – UKS2  Some movement between Y5 and Y6: e.g. Health & Heart to Y6; Reversible changes to Y5  Some units introduced earlier in KS2: Water cycle; sound as vibrations to Y4  Micro-organisms no longer required  Y5: Life cycles of animals added  Y5: Reversible & irreversible changes  Y5: Planets, gravity and other forces added  Y6: Classification of plants and animals  Y6: New unit on evolution  Y6: Diet, exercise, drugs & lifestyle added < KS1< LKS2 Science – UKS2  Some movement between Y5 and Y6: e.g. Health & Heart to Y6; Reversible changes to Y5  Some units introduced earlier in KS2: Water cycle; sound as vibrations to Y4  Micro-organisms no longer required  Y5: Life cycles of animals added  Y5: Reversible & irreversible changes  Y5: Planets, gravity and other forces added  Y6: Classification of plants and animals  Y6: New unit on evolution  Y6: Diet, exercise, drugs & lifestyle added < KS1< LKS2 En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, At St. John’s…  Rising Stars new Scheme of Work which includes real life examples of Science and video clips.  Annual Science Curriculum days  Some topics are linked to Science, e.g. Space in Year 5 < KS1< LKS2 At St. John’s…  Rising Stars new Scheme of Work which includes real life examples of Science and video clips.  Annual Science Curriculum days  Some topics are linked to Science, e.g. Space in Year 5 < KS1< LKS2 En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Art  Greatly 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)Art  Greatly 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) En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Art  National Curriculum objectives for Art are taught through the class topic.Art En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Computing  Significant change in focus from digital literacy and applications to control and programming  Introduction to creating programs in KS1 (e.g. roamer style sequences of instructions)  E-safety included in both key stages  Logical reasoning and problem-solving to identify flaws in instructions and correct them  Complex instruction systems and variables covered in KS2  Understand and use computer networks, including the internet (KS2)Computing  Significant change in focus from digital literacy and applications to control and programming  Introduction to creating programs in KS1 (e.g. roamer style sequences of instructions)  E-safety included in both key stages  Logical reasoning and problem-solving to identify flaws in instructions and correct them  Complex instruction systems and variables covered in KS2  Understand and use computer networks, including the internet (KS2) En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Computing  Computing 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.Computing  Computing 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. En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Design & Technology  Broadly 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 & Technology  Broadly 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 En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Design & Technology  DT 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 & Technology  DT 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. En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Foreign Languages  Newly statutory at KS2  No requirement to study from approved languages (as was originally planned)  Can include classical languages  No mention of intercultural understanding in Programme of Study  Focus on four skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing Foreign Languages  Newly statutory at KS2  No requirement to study from approved languages (as was originally planned)  Can include classical languages  No mention of intercultural understanding in Programme of Study  Focus on four skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Foreign Languages  We 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 Languages  We will continue to teach French formally in KS2 and informally at KS1 level.  Children have workbooks to help with writing and reading of French. En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Geography  Reduced emphasis on investigative Geography  Increased focus on geographical knowledge:  KS1: name continents and home countries  KS1: Compare local geography to UK & world  KS1: Introduce key geography vocabulary  KS2: locate world countries; UK cities & regions  KS2: Identify world feature, e.g. poles, tropics, etc.  KS2: Comparison study in Americas and Europe  KS2: Study climate, vegetation belts, land use, natural resources & trade links  KS2:Use compass points & 6-figure grid referencesGeography  Reduced emphasis on investigative Geography  Increased focus on geographical knowledge:  KS1: name continents and home countries  KS1: Compare local geography to UK & world  KS1: Introduce key geography vocabulary  KS2: locate world countries; UK cities & regions  KS2: Identify world feature, e.g. poles, tropics, etc.  KS2: Comparison study in Americas and Europe  KS2: Study climate, vegetation belts, land use, natural resources & trade links  KS2:Use compass points & 6-figure grid references En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Geography  Geography objectives taught through topic work.Geography En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, History  Reduced emphasis on sources & methodology  Relatively little change at KS1, with slight increase in national focus  Reduced emphasis on diversity & culture  Significant 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 1066History  Reduced emphasis on sources & methodology  Relatively little change at KS1, with slight increase in national focus  Reduced emphasis on diversity & culture  Significant 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 En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, History  We 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.History  We 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. En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Music  Slimmed-down Programme of Study  KS1 focus on experimentation with voice and tuned and untuned instruments  Musical elements (pitch, tempo, etc.) renamed as “inter-related dimensions”  KS2: Introduce staff and other notation  KS2: Develop understanding of history of musicMusic  Slimmed-down Programme of Study  KS1 focus on experimentation with voice and tuned and untuned instruments  Musical elements (pitch, tempo, etc.) renamed as “inter-related dimensions”  KS2: Introduce staff and other notation  KS2: Develop understanding of history of music En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Music  New resource – Charanga Music.  Includes class lessons and opportunities for singing and playing instruments.Music  New resource – Charanga Music.  Includes class lessons and opportunities for singing and playing instruments. En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Physical Education  Slimmed-down Programme of Study  KS1 focus on mastering basic skills and playing in team games  KS2 includes discrete skills and in contexts of team games and competition  Less focus on evaluation, focus moves to improving personal bests  Swimming remains statutory at either KS Physical Education  Slimmed-down Programme of Study  KS1 focus on mastering basic skills and playing in team games  KS2 includes discrete skills and in contexts of team games and competition  Less focus on evaluation, focus moves to improving personal bests  Swimming remains statutory at either KS En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Physical Education  Mr. Allison currently attending training to introduce new Scheme of Work Physical Education  Mr. Allison currently attending training to introduce new Scheme of Work En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, Religious Education Religious Education does not form part of the National Curriculum, but remains statutory. St. John’s will continue with Gloucestershire agreed syllabus. Citizenship & PSHE Citizenship 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. En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support

© Michael Tidd, 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).

© Michael Tidd, Other Support Available  Contains:  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) Support for other subjects Other Support Available  Contains:  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) Support for other subjects En MaMa Sc Ar Co DTDT GeGe Hi FL MuMu PEPE Other Support