There is a common structure across the renewed English, mathematics, science and ICT Frameworks.
Each Framework contains:
- an overview of the strands and substrands, which provides a clear outline of the way in which the structure of the subject Framework reflects the new programmes of study
- key lines of progression to inform plans for teaching sequences across Key Stages 3 and 4 that promote pupil progress. You can follow progression in learning both before and beyond the objectives for each year group
- learning objectives, which have been revised to illustrate a teaching and learning progression in the new programmes of study. These are set out as yearly objectives to show progression in pupils' learning from Year 7 to Year 11. Extension objectives are designed to support the learning of pupils in Key Stage 4 who are aiming at exceptional performance reflected in the award of an A* grade at GCSE
- guidance on assessment and pupil tracking using the yearly learning objectives and lines of progression linked to good assessment for learning based on clear indicators of progress towards National Curriculum levels. In English and mathematics these are the assessment criteria in Assessing pupils' progress (currently under development in science and ICT) and are linked to the approaches being piloted in the Making Good Progress pilot. In English and mathematics, this also links directly to the range of resources and professional development materials provided to support intervention for pupils whose attainment is below national expectations, whose progress is slow or who, with greater challenge, will achieve beyond the expectations for their year group. In particular, there is a direct link to the Progression maps for English and mathematics
- exemplification of curriculum planning:
- examples of long-term plans for Key Stages 3 and 4
- examples of medium-term plans which show planning for progression in key aspects of the subject, and how to plan for rich curriculum opportunities and links with other subjects
- examples of short-term plans to exemplify quality first teaching; effective structured lessons and lesson sequences; appropriate use of intervention materials
- links to an essential subject, curricular and pedagogic knowledge bank which will include:
- key concepts and processes in teaching and learning the subject
- key teaching and learning approaches
- inclusive teaching (including SEN and Gifted and Talented)
- use of ICT to enhance learning in the subject
- links with the SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) programme materials and resources
- guidance on whole-school curriculum management and monitoring for curriculum leaders and those who line manage subject leaders, with links to other key websites that support school leadership
- subject leader guidance
- a planning tool that will provide support for long-, medium- and short-term planning
- ideas for teaching activities for objectives or clusters of objectives, examples of good teaching ideas and existing teaching materials from a range of sources, exemplifying key concepts and processes in the subject.
The content of each subject Framework reflects the subject-specific teaching and learning issues where these need addressing and improving.
