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Design and Technology

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The importance of Design and Technology

In design and technology pupils combine practical and technological skills with creative thinking to design and make products and systems that meet human needs. They learn to use current technologies and consider the impact of future technological developments. They learn to think creatively and intervene to improve the quality of life, solving problems as individuals and members of a team.

Link to the National Curriculum for Design and Technology

Link to the new National Curriculum for Design and Technology at Key Stage 3

Link to the QCA schemes of work for Design and Technology at Key Stages 1 and 2

Link to the QCA schemes of work for Design and Technology at Key Stage 3

Link to the National Curriculum in Action site for Design and Technology


Other subjects

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A Big Picture of the curriculum

QCA has developed a curriculum big picture to reinforce the concept of curriculum as the entire planned learning experience of a young person. This would include the lessons that they have during the school day, but also recognises how much young people learn from the routines, the events, the extended school day and activities that take place out of school. These are as much a part of the curriculum as the lessons.

Link to the QCA "Big Picture"


English

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The importance of English

English is vital for communicating with others in school and in the wider world, and is fundamental to learning in all curriculum subjects. In studying English, pupils develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing that they will need to participate in society and employment. Pupils learn to express themselves creatively and imaginatively and to communicate with others confidently and effectively.

Link to the National Curriculum for English

Link to the new National Curriculum for English at Key Stage 3

Link to the Primary Framework for literacy

Link to the Framework for Teaching English: Years 7, 8 and 9

Link to the National Curriculum in Action site for English


Music

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The importance of Music

Music is a unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think and act. Music forms part of an individual’s identity and positive interaction with music can develop pupils’ competence as learners and increase their self-esteem. Music brings together intellect and feeling and enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development. As an integral part of culture, past and present, music helps pupils understand themselves, relate to others and develop their cultural understanding, forging important links between home, school and the wider world.

Link to the National Curriculum for Music

Link to the new National Curriculum for Music at Key Stage 3

Link to the QCA schemes of work for Music at Key Stages 1 and 2

Link to the QCA schemes of work for Music at Key Stage 3

Link to the National Curriculum in Action site for Music


Examinations

Department for Children, Schools and Families Qualifications Website

The Qualifications Website offers a range of information for parents, teachers, pupils, lecturers, students, employers and anyone with an interest in qualifications.

Link to the DCSF Qualifications Website


Art and design

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The importance of art and design

In art, craft and design, pupils explore visual, tactile and other sensory experiences to communicate ideas and meanings. They work with traditional and new media, developing confidence, competence, imagination and creativity. They learn to appreciate and value images and artefacts across times and cultures, and to understand the contexts in which they were made. In art, craft and design, pupils reflect critically on their own and other people’s work, judging quality, value and meaning. They learn to think and act as artists, craftspeople and designers, working creatively and intelligently. They develop an appreciation of art, craft and design, and its role in the creative and cultural industries that enrich their lives.

Link to the National Curriculum for Art and Design

Link to the new National Curriculum for Art and Design at Key Stage 3

Link to the QCA schemes of work for Art and Design at Key Stages 1 and 2/a>

Link to the QCA schemes of work for Art and Design at Key Stage 3

Link to the National Curriculum in Action site for Art and Design


Business Education

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The importance of Business Education

Business studies prepares young people to take active roles in business and organisational settings. It develops essential communication, planning and evaluation skills and gives young people the knowledge and understanding to use these skills appropriately in the private, public and voluntary sectors. The teaching of business makes young people more aware of their roles as consumers, workers, citizens and ultimately as business owners.

Link to the QCA information on Business Studies

Link to the new National Curriculum statement on Enterprise


Physical Education

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The importance of Physical Education

PE develops pupils’ competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school.

Link to the National Curriculum for PE

Link to the new National Curriculum for PE at Key Stage 3

Link to the QCA schemes of work for PE at Key Stages 1 and 2

Link to the QCA schemes of work for PE at Key Stage 3

Link to the National Curriculum in Action site for PE


History

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The importance of History

History fires pupils' curiosity and imagination, moving and inspiring them with the dilemmas, choices and beliefs of people in the past. It helps pupils develop their own identities through an understanding of history at personal, local, national and international levels. It helps them to ask and answer questions of the present by engaging with the past.

Link to the National Curriculum for History

Link to the new National Curriculum for History at Key Stage 3

Link to the QCA schemes of work for History at Key Stages 1 and 2

Link to the QCA schemes of work for History at Key Stage 3

Link to the National Curriculum in Action site for History


Modern Foreign Languages

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The importance of modern foreign languages

Languages are part of the cultural richness of our society and the world in which we live and work. Learning languages contributes to mutual understanding, a sense of global citizenship and personal fulfilment. Pupils learn to appreciate different countries, cultures, communities and people. By making comparisons, they gain insight into their own culture and society. The ability to understand and communicate in another language is a lifelong skill for education, employment and leisure in this country and throughout the world.

Link to the National Curriculum for MFL

Link to the new National Curriculum for MFL at Key Stage 3

Link to the QCA schemes of work for French at key stage 2

Link to the QCA schemes of work for French at key stage 3

Link to the QCA schemes of work for German at key stage 2

Link to the QCA schemes of work for German at key stage 3

Link to the QCA schemes of work for Spanish at key stage 2

Link to the QCA schemes of work for Spanish at key stage 3

Link to the National Curriculum in Action site for MFL


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