National curriculum subjects

Areas covered

Programme of study

English

Speaking and listening
(Speaking, listening, group discussion and interaction, drama, standard English and language variation)

En1

Reading
(Understanding texts, English literary heritage, texts from different cultures and traditions, printed and ICT-based information texts, media and moving image texts, language structure and variation)

En2

Writing
(Composition, planning and drafting, punctuation, spelling, handwriting and presentation, standard English and language structure)

En3

Mathematics

Number and algebra
(Using and applying number and algebra, numbers and the number system, calculations, solving numerical problems, equations, formulae and identities, and sequences, functions and graphs)

Ma2

Shape, space and measures
(Using and applying shape, space and measures, geometrical reasoning, transformations and coordinates and measures and construction

Ma3

Handling data
(Using and applying handling data, specifying the problem and planning, Collecting data, processing and representing data, and interpreting and discussing results.

Ma4

Science

Scientific enquiry
(Ideas and evidence in science and investigative skills)

Sc1

Life processes and living things
(Cells and cell functions, humans as organisms, green plants as organisms, variation, classification and inheritance and living things in their environment)

Sc2

Materials and their properties
(Classifying materials, changing materials, and patterns of behaviour)

Sc3

Physical processes
(Electricity and magnetism, forces and motion, light and sound, the Earth and beyond and energy resources and energy transfer)

Sc4

Design and technology

Developing, planning and communicating ideas

Working with tools, equipment, materials and components to produce quality products

Evaluating processes and products

Knowledge and understanding of materials and components

Knowledge and understanding of systems and control

Knowledge and understanding of structures

Information technology

Finding things out

Developing ideas and making things happen

Exchanging and sharing information

Reviewing, modifying and evaluating work as it progresses

History

Chronological understanding

Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past

Historical interpretation

Historical enquiry

Organisation and communication

Geography

Geographical enquiry and skills

Knowledge and understanding of places

Knowledge and understanding of patterns and processes

Knowledge and understanding of environmental change and sustainable development

MFL

Acquiring knowledge and understanding of the target language

Developing language skills

Developing language-learning skills

Developing cultural awareness

Art and design

Exploring and developing ideas

Investigating and making art, craft and design

Evaluating and developing work

Knowledge and understanding

Music

Controlling sounds through singing and playing – performing skills

Creating and developing musical ideas – composing skills

Responding and reviewing – appraising skills

Listening, and applying knowledge and understanding

Physical education
(through dance, games and gymnastic activities – swimming activities and water safety are non-statutory)

Acquiring and developing skills

Selecting and applying skills, tactics and compositional ideas

Evaluating and improving performance

Knowledge and understanding of fitness and health

Citizenship

Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens

Selecting and applying skills, tactics and compositional ideas

Developing skills of enquiry and communication

Developing skills of participation and responsible action

Additional statutory area

Religious education

Content determined by LEAs (most schools) or faith foundation. Advised to cover: Learning about religions and learning from religions

Non-statutory guidelines

Personal, social and health education (PSHE)

Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities

Developing a healthy, safer lifestyle

Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people