National Curriculum
The National Curriculum is a framework for teaching and learning across a range of subjects for all pupils of compulsory school age (5-16) attending state schools. The National Curriculum has two objectives:
- To provide opportunities for all pupils to learn
- To achieve and to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development preparing pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life
Independent schools are not required to teach the National Curriculum, although many choose to do so. Many independent preparatory schools follow the Common Entrance curriculum which covers the National Curriculum but deals with material in greater depth and extends the range of topics covered.
The National Curriculum covers 6 stages of education Foundation Stage
- ages 3 to 5 Key Stage 1
- ages 5 to 7 (Year 1 and 2) Key Stage 2
- ages 7 to 11 (Year 3 to 6) Key Stage 3
- ages 11 to 14 (Year 7 to 9) Key Stage 4
- ages 14 to 16 (Year 10 and 11) Key Stage 5
- ages 16 to 19 (Year 12 and 13)
Gateway in Pictures
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Year 2 - writing non-fiction and mastering multiplication and division
15th January 2021
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Year 1 - adjectives, number bonds and recycling
15th January 2021
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Reception - fabulous focus during live online classes
15th January 2021
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Preschool - feelings, handwashing and melting
15th January 2021
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Year 6 - excelling with Prezi
11th December 2020
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Year 5 - area, perimeter and a special North Pole home
11th December 2020
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Year 4 - work hard and play hard
11th December 2020
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Year 3 - Christmas fun
11th December 2020
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