1. The UK Education System October 2016
and how it works at
Redfield Educate Together

2. Ages 2- 4 years 4 -11 years 11- 16 years 16 – 18 years 18+ years
Pre-school
Nursery
2- 4 years
Primary
4 -11 years
Secondary
years
Further Education
16 – 18 years
Higher Education
18+ years

3. Primary School
Foundation Stage (FS) or Reception – Baseline assessment
4/5 years
Year 1 Phonics Test
Year 2 KS1 SATs tests
5 –7 years
Key Stage 1
Infants
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6 KS2 SATS
7 –11 years
Key Stage 2
Juniors

4. Involving Parents A good thing!
We want parents to come into school, to attend meetings and events and to come to parents sessions
Homework
Ask questions
Make suggestions
Research shows children do better if parents are involved

5. Golden Promises for Parents
Hear your child read at least 5x a week
No term time holidays
On time every day
Ask if you don’t understand
Support us – it really makes a difference
Read information – app, text, newsletters
Translations?
Tell us if we get it wrong ………… and right

6. Golden Promises for Staff
We will keep children safe and care for them
We will give your child the best education we can
We will support you
We will tell you what is happening
We will try to be cheerful at all times
We will ask you if we don’t understand
We will stand up for your children nationally and locally

7. UK Government Department for Education (DFE)
Money – Funding all from them
We choose how to spend it in school
Ofsted
Bristol City Council
Educate Together Academy Trust

8. The Curriculum Foundation Stage – Development Matters
Children taught a wide range of areas
Lots of discovery and free play
Some structured reading, writing and maths
Educate Together
Learn Together Curriculum – 2.5 hours a week all years

9. Key Stage 1 and 2 National Curriculum Maths Reading Writing
Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
History
Geography
PE (Sport and Dance)
Art and Design
Design and Technology
Computing
Music
Modern Foreign Languages

11. Extra Needs
If your child needs extra help we will ask you to agree to this.
More money for your child!

12. Helpful to do Speak your language at home to the children
Talk to us about your culture and experiences
Talk to the children about this

13. Questions