Supporting your Child

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD - WHAT HAPPENS AT SCHOOL?

We have prepared a series of short videos on how parents and guardians can support pupils, there will be videos for each year group.

Year 9

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Year 11

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Supporting your Child's Literacy and Numeracy

The National Curriculum

The word ‘curriculum’ refers to the subjects your child will study at school. The National Curriculum was developed to make sure all pupils have a balanced education. It contains all of the subjects to be covered and details what topics should be taught in schools. It also shows the standards or levels expected by pupils at age 7, 11 and 14.

All pupils aged 5–16 studying in state schools must follow the National Curriculum.

It currently consists of the following:

Core subjects – English, Mathematics and Science

Foundation subjects – Welsh, Design and Technology (DT), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), History, Geography, Art and Design, Music, Physical Education (PE), Modern Foreign Languages , Religious Education and Personal and Social Education (PSE).

Key Stages

The National Curriculm divides subjects that are taught in age groups called key stages. At every Key Stage pupils will study the national curriculum.

Early Years Foundation stage	Pre school and end of reception year	Age 3-5 years
Key Stage 1	Year 1 & Year 2	Age 5-7
Key Stage 2	Years 3 - Year 6	Age 7-11
Key Stage 3	Year 7 - Year 9	Age 11-14
Key Stage 4	Year 10 & Year 11	Age 14 - 16

Most children are expected to work between levels 3 to 7 by the end of year 9. Children are expected to be working to at least level 5 at age 14.

Support

If children are working a long way above or below the expected level, the school must provide extra support. Your child’s teachers will be able to let you know how your child is doing and will be able to offer support and advice around any questions or worries that you may have.

Talk to your child about where they think they are in their Key Stage attainment. See what their teacher has suggested for the next step.

Making Contact

There are several ways you can contact the school regarding your child’s progress; by contacting the Learning and Wellbeing Desk, writing in your child's homework diary, attending parents evenings or contacting the Leaders of Key Stage.