Starting school comes with many mixed emotions, for children and their parents.
There is so much to organise and preparing your child for this new milestone in their life can feel overwhelming. On top of all of that, you may wish to learn more about the school curriculum and how this will aid your child’s learning. To help make this as easy, and stress free as possible, St Catherine’s School in Twickenham have put together this handy guide to the school curriculum…
The School Curriculum is split into five different Key Stages based on the age of your child. These Key Stages are:
1: Aged 5-7, Years 1-2
2: Aged 7-11, Years 3-6
3: Aged 11-14, Years 7-9
4: Aged 14-16, Years 10-11, GCSEs
5: Aged 16-19, Years 12-13, A Levels
Within each key stage your child will study towards exams. These exams will assess their progression and allow the teachers to check whether or not they are meeting national targets. The classwork and activities your child takes part in throughout the term will follow the national curriculum. This school curriculum is an important framework that helps to ensure all children are reaching their full potential. That a consistent level of education is provided across the board.
The school curriculum places importance on learning essential life and work skills. Teachers will help to develop communication skills using activities such as reading, writing, talking and listening, mathematics and technology.
Your child’s annual report will tell you about their learning and progress in a number of areas. The teacher will give your child a level to indicate how well your child is doing in each area. An overall assessment of your child’s progress will be provided.
As your child moves through school, it is hoped that their ability in each area will improve and they will progress to a higher level.
At the annual parents’ meeting, you will have the opportunity to talk to the teacher about your child’s progress. Remember to ask how you can help to support their learning at home.
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