Information about Key Stage 1
Key Stage 1 is the legal term for the two years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 1 and Year 2, when pupils are aged between 5 and 7. This Key Stage normally covers pupils during infant school, although in some cases this might form part of a first or primary school. It is also the label used for the third and fourth years of primary education in Northern Ireland
A Key Stage is a stage of the state education system in the UK setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various ages.
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A Key Stage is a stage of the state education system in the UK setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various ages.
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England and Wales
Legal Definition
The term is defined in the Education Act 2002 as "the period beginning at the same time as the school year in which he attains the age of six and ending at the same time as the school year in which the majority of pupils in his class attain the age of seven" [1]Purpose
The term is used to define the group of pupils who must follow the relevant programmes of study from the National Curriculum. All pupils in this Key Stage must follow a programme of education in at least 11 areas [2]:- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Information and Communication Technology
- Design Technology
- History
- Geography
- Art and Design
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
Northern Ireland
Legal Definition
The term is defined in The Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 as "the period beginning at the same time as the next school year after the end of the foundation stage and ending at the same time as the school year in which the majority of pupils in his class complete two school years in that key stage".[3] Notably, the foundation stage is defined as lasting for two years from the start of compulsory education.Purpose
The term is used to define the group of pupils who must follow the relevant programmes of study from the National Curriculum. All pupils in this Key Stage must follow a programme of education in the six areas of learning in the curriculum. [4]:- Language and Literacy
- Mathematics and Numeracy
- The Arts
- The World Around Us
- Personal Development and Mutual Understanding
- Physical Education
See Also
References
1. ^ Defined in section 82 of the Education Act 2002
2. ^ Set out on the National Curriculum website
3. ^ Defined in paragraph 3 of the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
4. ^ Set out on the Northern Ireland National Curriculum website
2. ^ Set out on the National Curriculum website
3. ^ Defined in paragraph 3 of the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006
4. ^ Set out on the Northern Ireland National Curriculum website
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A Key Stage is a stage of the state education system in the UK setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various ages.
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An Infant school is a type of school which caters for young children, usually between the ages of 4 and 7. In the United Kingdom it is usually a small school serving a particular locality.
An infant school forms part of the local pattern of provision for primary education.
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An infant school forms part of the local pattern of provision for primary education.
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First School is a term used in some areas of the United Kingdom to describe the first stage of primary education. Some English Local Education Authorities have introduced First Schools since the 1960s.
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primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations
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The Union Flag is the official flag used by the government to represent Northern Ireland. The former official flag, the Ulster Banner, continues to be used by groups (such as some sports teams) representing the territory in an unofficial manner (see Northern Ireland flags issue).
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The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary state schools following the Education Reform Act 1988.
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National Curriculum assessments (also known as SATs) are a series of educational assessments carried out on children attending schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that follow the National Curriculum.
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The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary state schools following the Education Reform Act 1988.
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A Key Stage is a stage of the state education system in the UK setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various ages.
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Key Stage 2 is the legal term for the four years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6, when pupils are aged between 7 and 11.
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Key Stage 3 is the legal term for the three years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9, when pupils are aged between 11 and 14.
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Key Stage 4 is the legal term for the last two years of compulsory schooling in maintained schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - normally known as Year 10 and Year 11 in England and Wales, and Year 11 and Year 12 in Northern Ireland, when pupils are aged between 14 and
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Key Stage 5 is an unofficial label used to describe the two years of post-compulsory education for students aged 16-18, or at sixth form, in the United Kingdom, to align with previous Key Stages as labelled for the National Curriculum.
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The Foundation Stage is the British government label for education for pupils aged 3 to 5 in England. In Northern Ireland, it is also used, but to refer to the first to years of compulsory education for pupils aged 4 to 6.
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