Information and Communication Technology
Physical Education and Games
Learning Support
Languages
Music
Art

he National Curriculum lies at the heart of our policies to raise standards. It sets out a clear, full and statutory entitlement to learning for all pupils. It determines the content of what will be taught, and sets attainment targets for learning. It provides a framework within which all partners in education can support young people on the road to further learning.

The focus of this National Curriculum, together with the wider school curriculum, is therefore to ensure that pupils develop from an early age the literacy and numeric skills they need to learn; to provide them with a guaranteed, full and rounded entitlement to learning; to foster their creativity; and to give teachers discretion to find the best ways to inspire in their pupils a joy and commitment to learning that will last a lifetime.

Key Skills across the Curriculum

At all key stages, pupils learn, practice, combine, develop and refine a wide range of skills in their work. Some skills are subject specific (painting skills in art), some are common to several subjects (enquiry skills in science, history and geography). Some skills are universal, for example the skills of communication, improving own learning and performance and creative thinking. These skills are embedded in the areas of the Curriculum and are essential to effective learning.