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Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics

Audience:	Local authority advisors, Key Stage 2 teachers, Key Stage 1 teachers, Heads and deputies, Governors, Foundation Stage practitioners
Date of issue:	Oct. 2006
Reference number:	DfES 02011-2006BOK-EN

What is it?

The renewed Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics (which replaces the original Frameworks introduced in the late 1990s) is available to download at the end of this page.

The changes contained in the Framework reflect national policy developments and are built upon research and evaluation undertaken since the late 1990s. There has been widespread consultation on the content of the renewed Framework, and changes that have been incorporated include:

extending it to the beginning of funded education, to create greater coherence and continuity within and between stages of care and education
creating a clearer set of outcomes to support teachers and practitioners in planning for progression in literacy and mathematics, to help raise the attainment of all children, personalise learning and secure intervention for those children who need it
bringing an increased sense of drive and momentum to literacy and mathematics through the primary phase, involving some scaling up of expectations and a greater focus upon planning for progression through a teaching sequence over an extended unit of work covering two or three weeks
supporting schools and settings in implementing the recommendations of the Rose Report through the provision of high-quality teaching of phonics and early reading
supporting improved leadership and management of literacy and mathematics to stimulate and improve standards further
reducing workload and foster professional dialogue on how to use the Framework flexibly to meet the needs of children through focused CPD
introducing a new, electronic format which allows for customised planning, teaching and assessment, with the ability to link quickly to a wide range of teaching and learning resources available through the Primary National Strategy (see below).

The electronic Framework
An online version Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics can be accessed at www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primaryframeworks. The electronic Framework provides a resource that will be added to and expanded with additional support and material as the Framework project develops. This will include any necessary revisions to the Early Years elements following the EYFS consultation.

Downloading the Primary Framework
The Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics can be downloaded below in its entirety, or in sections for easier printing.