2. New National Curriculum came into force
from September 2014.
Expectations are much higher than
previously.
Children at the end of Year 4 are now
expected to be working at a similar standard
to the end of Year 5 under the previous
curriculum.
3. Levels are no longer to be
reported with the exception of
Year 2 and Year 6 in July 2015.
However Year 2 will also receive
notification of their children’s
attainment under the new
curriculum expectations.
4. Children are assessed formally and
informally through the course of
their lessons and activities each
day.
Assessment is used to inform the
next stage of learning.
This is called ‘Teacher Assessment’
and tracks the attainment of the
children throughout the school
year.
5. From next year, there are
new SATS tests for both Year
2 and Year 6 which are
significantly higher in their
expectation of the children.
We will be using rigorous
end of year testing in the
non-SATS year groups as
well.
6. We are reporting your child’s attainment
according to ‘Year Group Related
Expectations’. Attainment in each of the
subjects will be indicated as shown below.
YEAR GROUP EXPECTATIONS
N Working below expectations for the year group.
B Beginning to work at the expectations for the year group.
D Developing within the expectations for the year group.
S Secure in the expectations for the year group.
E Exceeding the expectations for the year group.
7. There is no direct correlation between the old
system of levels and the new curriculum.
However in approximate terms children in
Year 6 who previously would be expected to be
level 4b to be deemed average/secure, will now
be expected to perform at an equivalent of an
old level 5.
Expectations are higher in every year group.
8. Counting in 3,4,8 50 and 100.
Compare read and write numbers to at least
1000 in numerals and words.
Count up in down in tenths and to be able to
write both fractions and decimals.
Solve number problems and practical
problems involving these ideas –
comprehending the skills.
Tell and write time from an analogue clock
including using Roman numerals for I to XII,
and 12 hour and 24 hour clocks.
9. Spelling – with set word lists stated in the
curriculum that must be learnt.
Handwriting – with a focus on all children
becoming speedy and fluent writers.
Proof reading and editing skills – there is a
greater focus on children reading their own
work and spotting mistakes in spelling,
punctuation and grammar along with being
able to edit and improve their own work
independently.
10. A big part of the new curriculum for reading is
about reading widely and frequently, not just
for learning but also for pleasure.
Discussing authors word choices and
techniques to engage the reader
Knowing and performing poems as part of a
group and individual performances
Being increasingly familiar with a wide range of
stories and themes. (Myths and legends, fairy
stories, classical authors and graphic novels).
11. Some children are not able to access the
curriculum for their year group in one or more
subjects.
These are reported as N. Class teachers will be
able to inform you as to the curriculum
expectations that your child is working at.
12. One major change with the disappearance of
levels is that when challenging the more able
learners, there is an emphasis on breadth of
learning and deepening learning by using and
applying their knowledge and skills.
The expectation is that these children will
develop a deeper and fuller understanding of
the curriculum Year Group Expectations.
