Explain what the National Curriculum is

1- Explain what the National Curriculum is and the key stages for Primary school in England. The National Curriculum was established in 1989 to ensure same standards of education across the nation. State Schools in England must teach and cover all subjects according the children’s Key stages, which are divided and set out by the National Curriculum. There are four Key Stages, those children ages 5 to 16 are taken through during their school life. For Example Key Stage 1 is thought during years1 and 2 of Primary school. True these system teachers know what subjects should be though in each year of school and what skill; knowledge and understanding should be achieve by their pupil. Teachers also can assess how well the pupil doing in each subject and how they can give parents information about their Childs progress. From year to year the National Curriculum tries to improve the maintaining of the school consist. The new curriculum aims to give schools and teachers more flexibility about what they teach and how they plan their lessons. At the end of each Key stage Children are tested on what they have been learning at school. This is called SATs.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk School parents/ National Curriculum

2- What are SATs?”
SATs are short for Standard Assessment Test. In England all seven and eleven years old pupils have to do go true this test. The SATs don’t involve a pass or fail of the school children. These Tests are showing the teacher and parents how well their children are doing at school, and how much they understand the different school subject which they learned during the year. The Schools also can compare how well each child is doing in compare to their classmates and other pupil over the country. The test involves, speaking and listening, reading and writing, maths, and science. With the help of the SATs results, the teachers can help pupils and provide support for those struggling or more challenges for those who find the school work easy.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk school parents www.gov.uk/ Department of Education

3- What are the key stages of secondary school?
The Key Stages of secondary schools are Key stage 3 which starts from school year 7 for pupils between the ages of 11 to 14 and Key Stages 4 for secondary school pupils between the ages of 14 to16. Students in Key stage 4, school year 10 to 11 are more in contact with their teacher to get support and advice on further career and qualification. So they get their where they want to be in the future, this is mostly GCSE or other Level 3 qualification.
Source: Educate First.com/ www.gov.uk

4- Please explain the following: “Sixth Form”, “Public Schools” “Higher Education” (60-70 words for each category on this answer)

Sixth Form
The two final years of the secondary school in the UK is called Sixth Form. After School Year 11, Children can decide to start work or get a higher qualification. Some Schools have an attached Sixth Form which is a continuation beyond GCSE within a school and cater mainly for A- level students. But a Sixth Form Colleges have a wider range of specialised Courses and Subject depending on Students needs and interest in further education or work. Source: www.studential.com/ www.skills.org.uk

Public Schools
Public schools in England are also known as independent school. These secondary - level schools in England are not run by Government. Parents have to pay a fee for their children’s education. The Children at the age of 11 or 13 to 18 also have to give an entrance exam, to get a place in a Public school. These exams are also known as “Common Entrance exams”.
Source: www.britannica.com

Higher Education
Higher education means studying full-time at a University, University College or higher education institution.18 to 19 years old Students, may decide to enter higher education. The framework for higher education starts at level 4 and goes up to level 8. Students could achieve certificates of higher education up to doctoral degrees. Each Institute have their own entry requirements. The most degree courses are two A-levels at grade E or above.
Source: www.britannica.com/ universities of UK