1. Introduction to British Education SCCD Teacher Training & Recruitment

2. Basic understanding Of the British Education System

3. Systems and Structure of Compulsory Education in the UK Learning Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the tiering of the school system and its relationship with external statutory bodies and how these organizations influence and impact upon education delivery Demonstrate understanding of the different type of schools, their target groups and historic origins Demonstrate understanding of the key stages of the National Curriculum attainment levels and Year Groups

4. QTS All teachers in the British education system must acquire Qualify Teacher Status (QTS). If they want to teach beyond five years.

5. Educational Structure DFES LEA School Governors School Leadership Group

6. Special Groups SEN: Promote the welfare and interest of disabled children and improve family support they receive EAL: English by speakers of other language. GIFTED AND TALENTED: Pupils with high ability or the potential in academic subjects or potential in the expressive or creative arts or sports

7. Overview:  National Curriculum  Year Groups  Key Stages  Lesson Structuring

8. What Is the National Curriculum? The National Curriculum sets out a clear, full and statutory entitlement to learning for all pupils It determines the content of what will be taught, and sets attainment targets for learning (up to key stage 4) It also determines how performance will be assessed and reported.

9. What is the national strategy? The Key Stage 3 National Strategy is about making education for 11 to 14 year-olds challenging, demanding, vigorous and inspiring across the whole curriculum.

10. Key Stages  Nursery  Reception  Key Stage 1  Key Stage 2  Key Stage 3  Key Stage 4  Post 16  Tertiary

11. Lesson Structuring Nursery: At nursery students learn about surrounding and environment through playing. At this stage their motor skills and languages are developed. Reception Playing is still done but numeracy and literacy is introduced more formally.

12. Key Stage 1 3 Parts lesson - mainly activity lead:  Starter  Main Activity  Plenary At the end of Key Stage Students are tested nationally and are awarded a level for the core subjects.

13. Key Stage 2 Lessons have a three part structure:  3 Parts lesson - mainly activity lead:  Starter  Main lesson  Plenary

14. At the end of Key Stage 2, students are tested in the core subject and awarded levels. For none core subjects different schools use their own method of keeping track of student progress. NB: For key stages 1 and 2 students have one main teacher who teaches all subjects, except for P.E, Music and Drama. Key Stage 2……………..

15. Key Stage 3  Starter  Main activity  Plenary Students encounter a different teacher for each subject. More subjects are introduced at this stage. (this is dependent on the school)

16. Key Stage 4 At this stage students are give a chance to choose subjects they like and feel comfortable doing. Every student however must do a minimum of 3 core subjects. 3 part lessons are still used. Coursework for some subjects

17. Year Groups & Key Stages

18. Marking and Levelling