National Curriculum
Education Is The Key To Success
The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary state schools , it does not apply to independent schools, which may set their own curricula, It ensures that all schools have a common a curriculum.
The National Curriculum covers learning for students from 5-16 age and they have set which subject to be taught, the knowledge, skills and understanding your child should achieve in subjects, targets so that teacher can measure how well your child is doing in each subjects and also how information on your child’s progress should be passed on to you
Key stages
The national curriculum is organised into blocks of years called ‘key stages’ (KS). At the end of each key stage, the teacher will formally assess your child’s performance.
Age Year Key stage Assessment
3 to 4 Early years
4 to 5 Reception Early years Teacher assessments (there’s also an optional assessment at the start of the year)
5 to 6 Year 1 KS1 Phonics screening check
6 to 7 Year 2 KS1 National tests and teacher assessments in English, maths and science
7 to 8 Year 3 KS2
8 to 9 Year 4 KS2
9 to 10 Year 5 KS2
10 to 11 Year 6 KS2 National tests and teacher assessments in English and maths, and teacher assessments in science
11 to 12 Year 7 KS3
12 to 13 Year 8 KS3
13 to 14 Year 9 KS3
14 to 15 Year 10 KS4 Some children take GCSEs
15 to 16 Year 11 KS4 Most children take GCSEs or other national qualifications
Examination boards in UK
AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance)
Previously, Assessment and Qualifications Alliance) is an Awarding Body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It compiles specifications and holds examinations in various subjects at GCSE, AS and A Level and offers vocational qualifications. AQA is a registered charity and independent of the Government. It is regulated by Ofqual, which is the regulator for the public examinations system in England and Wales.
AQA is one of five Awarding Bodies which are recognized by the regulators of the public exams systems for England, Wales and Northern Ireland to offer GCSE, AS and A Levels in the United Kingdom
OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations)
OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is an examination board that sets examinations and awards qualifications (including GCSEs and A-levels). It is one of England, Wales and Northern Ireland's five main examination boards.
Edexcel
Edexcel offers a large number of GCSE courses. Many subjects are modular, meaning they can be taken at any exam point in the course
Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge International Examinations (formerly known as "University of Cambridge International Examinations") are a provider of international qualifications offering examinations and qualifications in more than 160 countries. They are an examination board under Cambridge Assessment,[2] founded in 1858 as a department of the University of Cambridge.CIE offer examinations and qualifications, which are open to students at registered CIE centres.
Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA)
The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) is an examination board Northern Ireland. As well as setting examinations the CCEA advises the Government on what should be taught in Northern Ireland's schools, and monitors the standard of qualifications and exa minations in Northern Ireland. Current staff levels are approximately 370 with 200 external regular/casual examiners.
WJEC (Welsh Joint Education Committee)
The WJEC (Welsh Joint Education Committee) is an examination board that provides examinations, assessment, professional development, educational resources, support for adults who wish to learn Welsh and access to youth arts activities. It provides examinations throughout Wales, England and Northern Ireland.
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