Key Stage 1 covers Years 1 and 2 when pupils are aged 6 to 7 years-old. Key Stage 2 covers Years 3 to 6 when pupils are aged from 7 to 11 years-old. The curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 builds on the six areas of learning contained in the Foundation Stage.
There are a number of Core and Foundation subjects which together with the cross curricular themes and key skills provide a framework for ensuring that students have access to a broad, balanced, relevant and appropriately challenging curriculum at each key stage.
The programmes of study can be modified by teachers to ensure the provision of an inclusive curriculum for all their students.
Flexibility can be provided by:
- reviewing the balance of curriculum time allocations to different areas of learning in light of pupils' needs
- integrating existing Programmes of Study
- tailoring the content of lessons to pupils' learning styles and needs throughout the Key Stage
- creating different pathways within a Year or across the Key Stage to meet the needs of different groups of pupils.
Key Stage 1 Core Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship
- ICT
- Religious Education
Key Stage 1 Foundation Subjects
- Design and Technology
- History
- Geography
- Art and Design
- Music
- Physical Education
- Drama
Key Stage 2 Core Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Modern Foreign Language (Years 5 and 6 only)
- PSHE and Citizenship
- ICT
- Religious Education
Key Stage 2 Foundation Subjects
- Design and Technology
- History
- Geography
- Art and Design
- Music
- Physical Education
- Drama
