Parent WorkshopParent Workshop

Autumn Term 2014Autumn Term 2014

The New Primary CurriculumThe New Primary Curriculum

What do you remember learning What do you remember learning about at primary school?about at primary school?

Why the New Curriculum?Why the New Curriculum?

Raising standardsRaising standards

Freedom for schoolsFreedom for schools

Reduced ContentReduced Content

Personalised CurriculumPersonalised Curriculum

At WPJS, we want an engaging curriculum At WPJS, we want an engaging curriculum that meets the needs our children, inspires that meets the needs our children, inspires

them and prepares them for the future!them and prepares them for the future!

What has changed????What has changed????

(Not Maths or English for Y2 & Y6!)(Not Maths or English for Y2 & Y6!)

MathsMaths•Counting in multiplesCounting in multiples•Add and subtract mentally with three digit numbersAdd and subtract mentally with three digit numbers•Know times table facts up to 12x12 by end of Year 4Know times table facts up to 12x12 by end of Year 4•Read and write in Roman NumeralsRead and write in Roman Numerals•StatisticsStatistics•Fractions have moved down to KS1Fractions have moved down to KS1•There is a strong focus on number calculation skills in all There is a strong focus on number calculation skills in all year groupsyear groups•Old Year 6 expectations have moved down the school so Old Year 6 expectations have moved down the school so expectations are higher in ALL year groupsexpectations are higher in ALL year groups•Level 5/6 are the new expected by the end of Year 6!Level 5/6 are the new expected by the end of Year 6!•NO CALCULATORS in tests and no real teaching NO CALCULATORS in tests and no real teaching •of calculator use in lessonsof calculator use in lessons

EnglishEnglish•Phonics to decode wordsPhonics to decode words•Increased focus on reading for pleasureIncreased focus on reading for pleasure•Whole texts and not just extractsWhole texts and not just extracts•Focus on presentation and improving handwriting Focus on presentation and improving handwriting •Poetry back with a bang!Poetry back with a bang!•Children must be able to remember and recite poetryChildren must be able to remember and recite poetry•Less reference to dramaLess reference to drama•Increased focus on grammarIncreased focus on grammar•Spelling lists and word lists providedSpelling lists and word lists provided•Learning how to talk in formal and informal situationsLearning how to talk in formal and informal situations

ScienceScience•No reference to drugs as medicines – in year 6 children No reference to drugs as medicines – in year 6 children focus on impact of drugs on the way their body functionsfocus on impact of drugs on the way their body functions•Fossils in year threeFossils in year three•Basic parts of the digestive system in year fourBasic parts of the digestive system in year four•Describe differences between life cycles of difrerent Describe differences between life cycles of difrerent types of animals in year fivetypes of animals in year five•Evolution and inheritance in year sixEvolution and inheritance in year six•Electricity voltage in year sixElectricity voltage in year six

Design TechnologyDesign Technology•Understand how key events and individuals in design Understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped to shape the worldand technology have helped to shape the world•Prepare and cook a variety of predominately savoury Prepare and cook a variety of predominately savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniquesdishes using a range of cooking techniques•Understand seasonality and know where and how Understand seasonality and know where and how ingredients are grown, reared, caught and processedingredients are grown, reared, caught and processed•Understand and apply the principles of a healthy and Understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied dietvaried diet

HumanitiesHumanities•GeographyGeography

• Locational knowledge facts focus!Locational knowledge facts focus!• Countries of the world, environmental regions, key Countries of the world, environmental regions, key

physical and human characteristics, countries and physical and human characteristics, countries and major citiesmajor cities

• Know countries, counties and cities in the UK, Know countries, counties and cities in the UK, geographical regions and land use patterns – know geographical regions and land use patterns – know how aspects have changed over timehow aspects have changed over time

• Climate, rivers, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes Climate, rivers, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes and the water cycleand the water cycle

HumanitiesHumanities•HistoryHistory

• OUT GO…OUT GO…

• the Tudorsthe Tudors

• Victorian BritainVictorian Britain

• Britain since 1930Britain since 1930

•Instead we cover History sequentially , Instead we cover History sequentially , focussing on British Historyfocussing on British History

HumanitiesHumanities• Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron AgeBritain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age• The Roman Empire and its impact on BritainThe Roman Empire and its impact on Britain• Britain’s settlement by the Anglo Saxons & ScotsBritain’s settlement by the Anglo Saxons & Scots• Struggle between the Anglo Saxons & VikingsStruggle between the Anglo Saxons & Vikings• Local History of South Harrow and wider Harrow areaLocal History of South Harrow and wider Harrow area• An aspect or theme of British History beyond 1066An aspect or theme of British History beyond 1066• The achievement of an early civilisation such as the The achievement of an early civilisation such as the

Shang Dynasty of Ancient ChinaShang Dynasty of Ancient China• Ancient GreeceAncient Greece• A non-European society that contrasts with British A non-European society that contrasts with British

history such as Islamic or Mayan civilisationshistory such as Islamic or Mayan civilisations

HumanitiesHumanities•Religious EducationReligious Education

• Follow Harrow’s locally agreed syllabusFollow Harrow’s locally agreed syllabus• Focus on major religionsFocus on major religions• Major themes that link religionsMajor themes that link religions

Modern Foreign LanguagesModern Foreign Languages

•Learning a modern foreign language at KS2 is now Learning a modern foreign language at KS2 is now statutorystatutory•Focus on practical communicationFocus on practical communication•Pupils should make substantial progress in that Pupils should make substantial progress in that language!language!

The ArtsThe Arts•ArtArt

• Content slimmed downContent slimmed down• Sketch books to record observationsSketch books to record observations• Mastery of art and design techniques such as Mastery of art and design techniques such as

drawing, painting, sculptures etc.drawing, painting, sculptures etc.• Learn about great artists, architects and designers in Learn about great artists, architects and designers in

historyhistory

•MusicMusic• Practising, rehearsing, and presenting performancesPractising, rehearsing, and presenting performances• Exploring and explaining ideas and feelings about Exploring and explaining ideas and feelings about

musicmusic• Making improvements to their own and others workMaking improvements to their own and others work• ALL OF THESE HAVE BEEN REMOVED!ALL OF THESE HAVE BEEN REMOVED!

PSCHE & Physical EducationPSCHE & Physical Education•Citizenship is not statutory at KS2Citizenship is not statutory at KS2•Personal, Social & Health Education is also not statutory Personal, Social & Health Education is also not statutory but covers friendships, growing up, understanding but covers friendships, growing up, understanding differences between people, being responsible citizens as differences between people, being responsible citizens as well as SREwell as SRE

•Physical EducationPhysical Education• Has been greatly slimmed downHas been greatly slimmed down• Rules, conventions and tactics of different Rules, conventions and tactics of different

gamesgames• Competitive games are essentialCompetitive games are essential• Gymnastics, athletics and danceGymnastics, athletics and dance• Outdoor adventurous activitiesOutdoor adventurous activities• Swimming Swimming

ComputingComputing•Design, write and debug programs to accomplish specific Design, write and debug programs to accomplish specific goalsgoals•Use sequences and repetitionUse sequences and repetition•Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect errors in themalgorithms work and to detect errors in them•Understand computer networks and the internetUnderstand computer networks and the internet•Select, use and combine a variety of software on a range Select, use and combine a variety of software on a range of digital devicesof digital devices•Use technology safely, respectfully and responsiblyUse technology safely, respectfully and responsibly

A further massive change….A further massive change….

LEVELS HAVE BEEN REMOVED LEVELS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE NATIONAL FROM THE NATIONAL

CURRICULUM!CURRICULUM!

So…schools have the freedom to develop So…schools have the freedom to develop their own means of assessing pupils their own means of assessing pupils

progress towards the end of key stage progress towards the end of key stage expectationsexpectations

How can parents support with the How can parents support with the new national curriculum and new new national curriculum and new

year group expectations?year group expectations?

In Maths… In Maths… •ensure children know timetables up to 12x12 by ensure children know timetables up to 12x12 by the end of year fourthe end of year four•Counting in multiples forwards and backwards in Counting in multiples forwards and backwards in steps of 10 up to 100,000steps of 10 up to 100,000•Add and subtract mentally – number bondsAdd and subtract mentally – number bonds•Written calculations – working towards standard Written calculations – working towards standard methods methods

The following standard calculation The following standard calculation methods are the suggested methods are the suggested methods in the new primary methods in the new primary

curriculum….curriculum….

A WORD OF CAUTION…A WORD OF CAUTION…

The standard calculation methods may The standard calculation methods may be faster calculation methods but for be faster calculation methods but for

many children, they can confuse them many children, they can confuse them if they are not secure in their if they are not secure in their

understanding of place value. Children understanding of place value. Children can end up manipulating numbers & can end up manipulating numbers & digits without really understanding digits without really understanding

how or why it works!how or why it works!

Weekly Maths Basic SkillsWeekly Maths Basic Skills

In In

In English…In English…• Reading Record - Three Times A WeekReading Record - Three Times A Week• Spellings practice each weekSpellings practice each week• Key words practice reading and spellingKey words practice reading and spelling• Grammar practice – homework set each Grammar practice – homework set each

weekweek

GRAMMAR HAMMERGRAMMAR HAMMER

More parent workshops to come….More parent workshops to come….

What would parents like to see as part What would parents like to see as part of the workshops?of the workshops?

How can we help you to help at How can we help you to help at home?home?

Don’t Forget…Don’t Forget…

Library Club & Homework Club Library Club & Homework Club

every Thursday 3.30-4.30pmevery Thursday 3.30-4.30pm

Get your homework done!Get your homework done!

Get some help from a teacher!Get some help from a teacher!

Information from today will be on the Information from today will be on the school website. You can also school website. You can also

download more curriculum details download more curriculum details from the school websitefrom the school website

Thank you for coming….Thank you for coming….