NLS Framework for teaching

Audience:	Governors, Heads and deputies, Key Stage 1 teachers, Key Stage 2 teachers
Date of issue:	Feb. 1998

What is it?

The NLS Framework for teaching sets out teaching objectives for Reception to Year 6 to enable pupils to become fully literate. It also gives guidance on the Literacy Hour in which this teaching will take place. This document is a reference point for day-to-day teaching, and help for headteachers and governors as they plan and manage the improvement of literacy in their school.

Please note:
Following the successful launch of the renewed Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics in October 2006, those areas of the Standards Site that refer to the original frameworks of literacy and mathematics will be removed from 22nd February 2007. Visitors to the site will be redirected to the Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics; you are encouraged to amend your bookmarks accordingly.

The Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics represents a significant development in the Strategy. It builds on the learning that has taken place since the original frameworks for teaching literacy and mathematics were introduced in 1998 and 1999. The renewal of the frameworks brings new impetus and new structures that reflect a significant development in teaching and learning in literacy and mathematics.

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Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Termly objectives
Section 3: Appendices
Glossary of terms

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Section 1: Introduction (PDF 213Kb)

An introduction to the NLS Framework for teaching, outlining the Literacy Hour and how to plan using the Framework.

Section 2: Termly objectives YR to Y6 (PDF 276Kb)

All the termly objectives from Reception Year to Year 6.

Section 3: Appendices (PDF 185Kb)

Appendices from the Framework for teaching, including blank medium- and short-term planning grids, a glossary and technical vocabulary list.