What are the National Curriculum levels in Wales?

Your child will follow the National Curriculum through four Key Stages of his or her compulsory school life. These are: Key Stage 1 from 5 to 7 years; Key Stage 2 from 7 to 11 years; Key Stage 3 from 11 to 14 years; and Key Stage 4 which takes pupils to the age of 16.

Is science a core subject in Wales?

The National Curriculum subjects (Key Stages 2 and 3) in Wales are split into two categories, core subjects and non-core subjects. For Key Stages 2 and 3, the core subjects are English, Welsh first language, mathematics and science.

What are KS3 target levels?

National Curriculum Levels and Age Expectancy At Key Stage 3 (Y7-9), this is level 5/6 in all subjects. As our students are of above average ability, we would anticipate that they should achieve level 6-8 in most subject areas.

What is ks2 in Wales?

Schooling is divided into four phases in Wales, each relating to pupils of different ages. Key Stages 2 to 4 mirror those used in England, with pupils in Key Stage 2 being aged 7-11, in Key Stage 3 aged 11-14 and Key Stage 4 representing the GCSE years of 14- to 16-year-olds.

What will the new curriculum look like in Wales?

In 2022 a new code will make clear what should be taught within RSE. It will include learning about healthy relationships, keeping safe including online, and being confident to raise issues with responsible adults. Teaching will be age-appropriate, gradually building learners’ knowledge, skills and ethical values.

Does Wales have its own National Curriculum?

The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary state schools following the Education Reform Act (1988). It is not a mandatory framework for independent or private schools.

What are the seven areas of the EYFS?

The 7 different areas of learning and development in the EYFS

• Communication and language development.
• Physical development.
• Personal, social, and emotional development.
• Literacy development.
• Mathematics.
• Understanding the world.
• Expressive arts and design.

What are the four purposes?

The four purposes are that all children and young people will be: Ambitious, capable learners who are ready to learn throughout their lives. Enterprising, creative contributors who are ready to play a full part in life and work. Ethical, informed citizens who are ready to be citizens of Wales and the world.

What year is the end of KS3?

Pupils may complete the programme of study for KS3 before year group 9, in these cases the trigger for reporting is that point and not the end of year 9 although most 14 year olds will be in year group 9 and at the end of KS3.