The National Curriculum in England Framework Document
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This official document from Department for Education has been annotated by the Education Team at the South Downs National Park to help Teachers and Learning Providers to use the special qualities of the area to bring learning alive and engage learners in their local environment. This is a working document with live links to useful resources and locations. We are always looking for innovative ideas... Please contact us if you would like to share ideas and showcase them here and on our Learning Zone. The national curriculum in England Framework document September 2013 Annotations updated August 2014 Annotated by the South Downs National Park Education Team to help bring learning to life in the local environment. Version 0-9, August 2014 National Parks National Parks are recognised as landscapes of exceptional beauty, fashioned by nature and the communities which live in them. The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 enabled the creation of the National Parks, and ensures that our most beautiful and unique landscapes have been, and will continue to be, protected in the future. South Downs Special Qualities The purposes of National Parks are to: 1. Diverse, inspirational landscapes - conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural and breath taking views heritage of the area and, 2. A rich variety of wildlife and - promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the habitats including rare and special qualities of the National Park by the public. internationally important species Working in partnership with other Local Authorities and organisations, 3. Tranquil and unspoilt places National Park Authorities also have a duty to seek to foster the economic and social-well being of communities within the Park in carrying out the purposes. 4. An environment shaped by centuries of farming and The South Downs National Park embracing new enterprise The South Downs National Park is Britain’s newest National Park. Situated in 5. Great opportunities for the heavily populated south east it has strong social, historical and recreational activities and learning environmental links with the major towns and cities in its hinterland. It is a experiences living, working and ever-changing landscape, shaped by its underlying geology and its human history. Its special qualities define its sense of place and attract 6. Well-conserved historical people to live and work in the area and visit the National Park. These special features and a rich cultural qualities need to be understood, appreciated, conserved and enhanced. heritage The South Downs National Park Authority is the organisation responsible for 7. Distinctive towns and villages, promoting the purposes of the National Park and the interests of the people and communities with real pride in who live and work within it. their area. A great place to learn Points of Contact The South Downs National Park offers a wealth of local opportunities to South Downs National meet curriculum needs through outdoor learning experiences. The Our South Park - Education Team Downs Project uses the incredible diversity of landscapes, habitats, places and learning providers that make up the South Downs National Park to support Amanda Elmes – Learning & year-round structured programmes of learning and engagement based around Outreach Strategy Lead the National Park. Hannah Norton – The South Downs National Park is rich in wildlife, landscapes, history, culture Education Officer and industry. We want to inspire and support you to develop the skills and [email protected] knowledge to use it to encourage children to map and explore the world on their doorstep. 0300 303 1053 The Learning Zone aims to be the portal to the South Downs National Park. An informative, interesting, dynamic and growing online community where people can share ideas and opportunities for using the National Park to meet Learning Learning both curriculum objectives and wider learning aims. Zone Map The Learning Map can help you to identify the wealth of learning opportunities in your immediate locality and to make the most of the fabulous resources on your doorstep. We know that the environment that children and young people learn in can have a significant effect on how they engage with a subject or an idea. Support Blog Providing challenging, exciting and different learning experiences outside the classroom is proven to raise attainment, bolster social, emotional and personal development and contributes to the health and well being of children and young people. Annotated by the South Downs National Park Education Team to help bring learning to life in the local environment. Version 0-9, August 2014 Connecting the Curriculum to the South Downs Learning Zone Themes To support your planning we have annotated this document to suggest The Learning Zone is divided into opportunities for using the South Downs National Park. There are a variety seven themes to help you to of annotations including: direct links to our resource bank on the Learning discover all of the special qualities. Zone; notes on local examples and case studies; suggestions for where to find specialist information; CPD opportunities; images, animations and videos; and many more. These annotations fall into one of three categories: • Ready – Completed resources that are available to use now. Click the hyperlinks to find out more. Feedback is most welcome and we love to hear about how you have put these materials to good use. • In progress – Items that we are currently preparing. Materials coming soon, please contact us if you can test new materials or contribute complementary resources. • Ideas – Thoughts on potential connections and activities. We’d love to hear from you if you would like to develop this content or share and showcase your ideas on the Learning Zone. Click the star on each comment for more information / ways to get involved... Key to symbols and styles Learning Zone Learning Map - for Interesting facts Theme Page link fieldwork and LOtC visits Learning Zone Page link External website Link Scheme of work The South Downs National Park in a Nutshell Further key data can be found in the State of the Park Report http://snpr.southdowns.gov.uk/files/default.html Annotated by the South Downs National Park Education Team to help bring learning to life in the local environment. Version 0-9, August 2014 Contents 1. Introduction 4 2. The school curriculum in England 5 3. The national curriculum in England 6 4. Inclusion 9 5. Numeracy and mathematics 10 6. Language and literacy 11 7. Programmes of study and attainment targets 13 English 14 Spoken language – years 1 to 6 18 Key stage 1 – year 1 20 Key stage 1 – year 2 27 Lower key stage 2 – years 3 and 4 34 Upper key stage 2 – years 5 and 6 42 English Appendix 1: Spelling 50 Spelling – work for year 1 51 Spelling – work for year 2 56 Spelling – work for years 3 and 4 60 Word list – years 3 and 4 65 Spelling – years 5 and 6 67 Word list – years 5 and 6 72 International Phonetic Alphabet (non-statutory) 74 English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation 75 Key stage 3 81 Glossary for the programmes of study for English (non-statutory) 84 Mathematics 103 Key stage 1 – years 1 and 2 105 Year 1 programme of study 106 Year 2 programme of study 111 Lower key stage 2 – years 3 and 4 117 Year 3 programme of study 118 Annotated by the South Downs National Park Education Team to help bring learning to life in the local environment. Version 0-9, August 2014 Year 4 programme of study 124 Upper key stage 2 – years 5 and 6 130 Year 5 programme of study 131 Year 6 programme of study 139 Mathematics Appendix 1: Examples of formal written methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division 146 Key stage 3 148 Science 155 Key stage 1 157 Key stage 1 programme of study – years 1 and 2 158 Year 1 programme of study 159 Year 2 programme of study 162 Lower key stage 2 – years 3 and 4 165 Lower key stage 2 programme of study 166 Year 3 programme of study 168 Year 4 programme of study 172 Upper key stage 2 – years 5 and 6 176 Upper key stage 2 programme of study 177 Year 5 programme of study 179 Year 6 programme of study 183 Key stage 3 187 Art and design 199 Citizenship 201 Computing 204 Design and technology 208 Geography 214 History 219 Languages 226 Music 231 Physical education 234 Annotated by the South Downs National Park Education Team to help bring learning to life in the local environment. Version 0-9, August 2014 1. Introduction 1.1 This document sets out the framework for the national curriculum and includes: . contextual information about both the overall school curriculum and the statutory national curriculum, including the statutory basis of the latter . aims for the statutory national curriculum . statements on inclusion, and on the development of pupils’ competence in numeracy and mathematics, language and literacy across the school curriculum . programmes of study for all the national curriculum subjects other than for key stage 4 English, mathematics and science, which will follow. Annotated by the South Downs National Park Education Team to help bring learning to life in the local environment. Version 0-9, August 2014 2. The school curriculum in England 2.1 Every state-funded school must offer a curriculum which is balanced and broadly based1 and which: . promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school and of society, and . prepares pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life. 2.2 The school curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences that each school plans for its pupils.