1. The new National Curriculum http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/nov/08/happiness- childhood-emotional-health-richard-layard

2. www.theschoolrun.com/primary-national-curriculum- 2014

3. Assessing without levels  Baseline assessment for every child in Y1-Y6  Planning to match new curriculum requirements and filling the gaps

4. Assessment language (provisional)  We will be talking in terms of whether your child is making expected progress and meeting the end of year or two years requirements  Children will be assessed three times a year to see if they are making expected progress, exceeding or working below.

5. Outdoor learning – hands on, child led

6.  PE – the requirements have stayed pretty much the same except there is more emphasis on swimming.  DB Primary – please look at this to see weekly updates about the learning in your child’s class.  Computing – the requirements for this have changed. Much more emphasis on programming.  SRE – our scheme of work and resources are available for you to see. Please contact Miss Taylor.