What are the key stages in Wales?
Structure of the National Curriculum 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 are the core subjects 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 the 4 core 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 are the six areas of Learning in Wales?
And of course it features the Six Areas of Learning and Experience (Areas), which are: Expressive Arts; Health and Well-being; Humanities; Languages, Literacy and Communication; Mathematics and Numeracy; Science and Technology.
What is curriculum for Wales?
The Curriculum for Wales guidance was published in January 2020. It aims to help each school develop its own curriculum, enabling their learners to develop towards the four purposes of the curriculum – the starting point and aspiration for every child and young person in Wales.
What level should a Year 8 be in Wales?
What tests do pupils in Wales take?
| Age during school year | England and Wales: National Curriculum (plus Foundation Phase in Wales) | Scotland: Curriculum for Excellence |
|---|---|---|
| 9-10 | Year 5 | P5 (Second level) |
| 10-11 | Year 6 | P6 (Second level) |
| 11-12 | Year 7 | P7 (Second level) |
| 12-13 | Year 8 | S1 (Third/Fourth level) |
What are the four purposes of the Welsh curriculum?
The four purposes are the shared vision and aspiration for every child and young person. In fulfilling these, we set high expectations for all, promote individual and national well-being, tackle ignorance and misinformation, and encourage critical and civic engagement.
What does set 2 mean in secondary school?
Set 1 will be level 6 pupils – gifted and talented. Set 2,3 and 4 are all equal. Levels 4 and 5. Set 5 will be those who struggle. And she will have done an assessment.