1. The New Curriculum What does it mean for your child?

2. Expectations Higher expectations Learning in greater depth, not moving on faster

3. Changes Key facts and vocabulary e.g.times tables, names of continents and oceans, historical figures Literacy - comprehension, grammar, spellings, handwriting, proof reading and editing Maths – key facts, problem solving and reasoning, being able to explain and prove

4. Spellings Word lists for particular Year Groups to learn Specific spelling sessions within school Fewer words sent home to learn, more consolidation activities

5. Assessment No more levels We assess with ‘Golden Codes’ – against year group expectations End of Key Stage assessments still in place End of Key Stage results reported as standardised scores

6. How can I help? Number facts Checking comprehension Spellings – learning and checking understanding of practise tasks Handwriting General homework support