School curriculum

The National Curriculum is used by all maintained schools to ensure that teaching and learning is balanced and consistent.
 Children aged five to 16 in 'maintained' or state schools must be taught the National Curriculum.
It sets out:

• the subjects taught
• the knowledge, skills and understanding required in each subject
• standards or attainment targets in each subject - teachers can use these to measure your child's progress and plan the next steps in their learning
• how your child's progress is assessed and reported

Within the framework of the National Curriculum, schools are free to plan and organise teaching and learning in the way that best meets the needs of their pupils.

For more information about how the national curriculum is taught in your child's school contact the school headteacher.

For general information visit the DirectGov website.