Core Curriculum
At Elloughton we are very proud of the exciting and inspiring curriculum the children experience. Each theme is developed to facilitate the mastery of core skills as well as providing pupils with opportunities to investigate, apply knowledge, solve problems think and learn at the highest levels. All our curriculum planning is designed to meet the statutory requirements of the early years and national curriculum.
Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Stage is a framework for children up to the age of five, setting out six key areas of learning around which activities should be based.
The EYFS framework sets out welfare and developmental goals for children five years and under.
The development section covers:
How can I find out more?
To find out more, visit www.direct.gov.uk/eyfs
Key stage 1 and 2
Compulsory national curriculum subjects at primary school are:
English
Maths
Science
Design and technology
History
Geography
Art and Design
Music
Physical Education (PE), including swimming
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Ancient and Modern Foreign Languages (at Keystage 2)
Religious Education
Please see below for the Parents Guide
Reading and Phonics
We teach reading using a broad range of reading schemes and books including; oxford reading tree, project x, Ginn Reading books, Rigby Rockets, Big Cats, Songbirds Guided Reading books and popular children’s authors.
We use the :Letters and Sounds Publication for the teaching of phonics and supplement this with the Jolly Phonics songs.
Tests and assessments
Year 1 phonics screening check
The screenings usually take place in June and your child reads 40 words out loud to a teacher. If your child doesn’t achieve a certain standard they will repeat the screening again in Year 2.
Keystage 1
Keystage 1 tasks and tests cover:
Your child’s teacher will use the child’s work (including spoken work and homework) to work out what level your child is at in each area.
Keystage 2
Keystage 2 tests cover:
The tests are taken in mid-May and last under 5 hours 30 minutes in total. You receive the results with your child's report in July. If your child is demonstrating higher achievement then the Headteacher may put them in for extra tests.
When your child reaches the end of Keystage 2 the teacher will also report on your child’s progress in English, maths and science.
For information on each year groups curriculum please follow the enclosed links:
Year 1 Curriculum Overview Year 5 Curriculum Overview
Year 2 Curriculum Overview Year 6 Curriculum Overview
Year 3 & 4 Curriculum Overview
For more information please visit http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum
Assessment Guides for parents:
In September 2014, the Government introduced a new National Curriculum which has provided heightened expectations for all pupils. The new National Curriculum took away the concept of levels allowing schools to design their own systems of assessing and tracking pupil progress and attainment. However, Keystage 1 and Keystage 2 SATs still remain and results will be reported as a scaled score with a judgement made as to whether pupils have met the National Standard. Below you will find an Assessment book relevant to each year group. There is also a "Jargon Busters for Parents" guide that can be accessed below and the Government Appendix guides for parents are also available to read below:
Assessment Year 1
Assessment Year 2
Assessment Year 3
Assessment Year 4
Assessment Year 5
Assessment Year 6
Jargon Busters for Parents
English Appendix 1 - Spelling
English Appendix 2 - Vocabulary, grammar & punctuation
2016 national curriculum test results at the end of key stage 1 - a parent's guide
At Elloughton we are very proud of the exciting and inspiring curriculum the children experience. Each theme is developed to facilitate the mastery of core skills as well as providing pupils with opportunities to investigate, apply knowledge, solve problems think and learn at the highest levels. All our curriculum planning is designed to meet the statutory requirements of the early years and national curriculum.
Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Stage is a framework for children up to the age of five, setting out six key areas of learning around which activities should be based.
The EYFS framework sets out welfare and developmental goals for children five years and under.
The development section covers:
- Personal, social and emotional development
- Communication, language and literacy
- Problem solving, reasoning and literacy
- Knowledge and understanding of the world
- Physical development
- Creative development
How can I find out more?
To find out more, visit www.direct.gov.uk/eyfs
Key stage 1 and 2
Compulsory national curriculum subjects at primary school are:
English
Maths
Science
Design and technology
History
Geography
Art and Design
Music
Physical Education (PE), including swimming
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Ancient and Modern Foreign Languages (at Keystage 2)
Religious Education
Please see below for the Parents Guide
Reading and Phonics
We teach reading using a broad range of reading schemes and books including; oxford reading tree, project x, Ginn Reading books, Rigby Rockets, Big Cats, Songbirds Guided Reading books and popular children’s authors.
We use the :Letters and Sounds Publication for the teaching of phonics and supplement this with the Jolly Phonics songs.
Tests and assessments
Year 1 phonics screening check
The screenings usually take place in June and your child reads 40 words out loud to a teacher. If your child doesn’t achieve a certain standard they will repeat the screening again in Year 2.
Keystage 1
Keystage 1 tasks and tests cover:
- reading
- writing
- speaking and listening
- maths
- science
Your child’s teacher will use the child’s work (including spoken work and homework) to work out what level your child is at in each area.
Keystage 2
Keystage 2 tests cover:
- English reading
- English grammar, punctuation and spelling
- maths (including mental arithmetic)
The tests are taken in mid-May and last under 5 hours 30 minutes in total. You receive the results with your child's report in July. If your child is demonstrating higher achievement then the Headteacher may put them in for extra tests.
When your child reaches the end of Keystage 2 the teacher will also report on your child’s progress in English, maths and science.
For information on each year groups curriculum please follow the enclosed links:
Year 1 Curriculum Overview Year 5 Curriculum Overview
Year 2 Curriculum Overview Year 6 Curriculum Overview
Year 3 & 4 Curriculum Overview
For more information please visit http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum
Assessment Guides for parents:
In September 2014, the Government introduced a new National Curriculum which has provided heightened expectations for all pupils. The new National Curriculum took away the concept of levels allowing schools to design their own systems of assessing and tracking pupil progress and attainment. However, Keystage 1 and Keystage 2 SATs still remain and results will be reported as a scaled score with a judgement made as to whether pupils have met the National Standard. Below you will find an Assessment book relevant to each year group. There is also a "Jargon Busters for Parents" guide that can be accessed below and the Government Appendix guides for parents are also available to read below:
Assessment Year 1
Assessment Year 2
Assessment Year 3
Assessment Year 4
Assessment Year 5
Assessment Year 6
Jargon Busters for Parents
English Appendix 1 - Spelling
English Appendix 2 - Vocabulary, grammar & punctuation
2016 national curriculum test results at the end of key stage 1 - a parent's guide
