National Curriculum Changes Rebecca Bewick Director Cultural Learning Engaging Places Workshop Peterborough Museum 12 th February 2013 www.cultural-learning.com
Aims for the workshop: Remit for the National Curriculum changes Early Years Curriculum 0-5 years Draft History Report Key Stage 1 Draft History Report Key Stage 2 Draft History Report Key Stage 3 Exemptions to the National Curriculum How all this may affect heritage sites
Key Stage References Foundation and Early Years Ages 0-5 Pre school Key Stage 1 Ages 5-7 Years 1 and 2 Key Stage 2 Ages 7-11 Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 Key Stage 3 Ages 11-14 Years 7, 8 and 9 Key Stage 4 Ages 14-16 Years 10 and 11
On 20 January 2011 the Secretary of State for Education announced the review: The new National Curriculum will set out only the essential knowledge that all children should acquire, and give schools and teachers more freedom to decide how to teach this most effectively and to design a wider school curriculum that best meets the needs of their pupils. The review went to an expert panel Owing to the complex nature of the recommendations All subjects have been deferred until 2014. Draft History Curriculum Published 7 th February 2014 Consultation for the curriculum closes on 16 th April 2014
Remit for the National Curriculum Review 1. The review is for pupils aged from 5 to 16. 2. Slim down the current National Curriculum 3. Enable all children to acquire a core of essential knowledge in key subjects 4. Give teachers the freedom to use their professional expertise, and enable all children to realise their potential The review covers: Art and design, Citizenship, Design and technology, English, Geography, History, ICT, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Language, Music, PE, RE and Science.
Foundation and Early Years(Under 5) Changes to the 2008 framework The early learning goals and assessments have been cut from 69 to 17 A new written summary progress check for 2-3 year olds has been introduced. Areas of learning and development PRIME AREAS Communication and language Physical development Personal, social and emotional development SPECIFIC AREAS literacy mathematics understanding the world expressive arts and design
Foundation and Early Years The curriculum talks about activities and experiences for children Communication and language Physical development Personal, social and emotional development. Literacy development Mathematics Understanding Expressive arts and design Three characteristics of effective teaching and learning are: 1. Playing and exploring 2. Active learning 3. Creating and thinking critically
Aims of the draft History Curriculum How the British people shaped this nation and how Britain influenced the world Know and understand British history as a coherent, chronological narrative Know and understand the broad outlines of European and world history Understand historical concepts Understand abstract terms Understand how evidence is used to make historical claims Gain historical perspective
History Key Stage 1 Pupils should be taught about: Simple vocabulary relating to the passing of time The concept of nation and of a nation s history Concepts The lives of significant individuals in Britain Key events in the past that are significant nationally and globally Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality
History - Key Stage 2 Pupils should be taught about the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome Pupils should be taught the essential chronology of Britain s history. Pupils should be taught about key dates, events and significant individuals. Pupils should also be given the opportunity to study local history.
Pupils should be taught the following chronology of British history sequentially: 1. Early Britons and Settlers 2. Roman conquest and rule 3. Anglo-Saxon and Viking settlement 4. The Norman Conquest and Norman rule 5. The Crusades 6. Plantagenet rule in the 12th and 13th centuries 7. Relations between England, Wales, Scotland and France 8. Life in 14th-century England 9. The later Middle Ages and the early modern period, including: 10.The Tudor period 11.Elizabeth I's reign and English expansion 12.The Renaissance in England 13.The Stuart period 14.The Glorious Revolution, constitutional monarchy and the Union of the Parliaments
Do all schools follow the National Curriculum? Exemptions: Academies, free schools and independent schools are not required to follow National Curriculum but need to offer a broad and balanced curriculum. These schools are still subject to Ofsted inspections. Alternative Curriculums International Primary Curriculum Creative Curriculum
Draft History - Key Stage 3 Britain and Empire Social and Cultural Development Victorian Era The Enlightenment Global impact C19 th The Modern Nation Struggle for power in Europe Modern Economy Struggle for power in Britain The High Victorian Era
Draft History - Key Stage 3 Britain Transformed Retreat from Empire The C20th First World War Second World War 1920 s and 1930 s
What does all this mean to heritage sites and historic houses? 1. If you do not like what you see you have until 16 th April to make your comments known. 2. KS 2 curriculum is full With the addition of foreign languages how can all subjects be covered. 3. Teachers like to stick to what they know Romans, Tudors and Victorians may remain popular 4. There is a stronger emphasis on local study at KS 1 but less so at KS 2 5. At KS 3 a large emphasis on C19th and C20 th
What does all this mean to heritage sites and historic houses? 1. Museum visits are not statutory but Primary schools still use museums for visits. 2. Traditional core audiences may change Increase visit from foundation and KS1 with less formal visits from KS 2 3. Alternative curriculum can be a fantastic opportunity 4. At KS 3 there is the opportunity for partnership working but will need to be cross curricula partnerships to be effective
Conclusions Public consultation finishes on 16 th April The government says the curriculum will free up innovation No definition on subjects that will be taught in depth or covered generally. Free schools and academies do not need to follow the curriculum The Early Years curriculum changes are very positive for heritage engagement Teaching subjects chronologically could lead to small periods of over subscribe visits with long periods of small take up. It is essential to be aware of updated information on the curriculum changes Go to the department of Education for information Do not rely on press and media.