Introduction to British Education

SCCD Teacher Training & Recruitment

Basic understanding Of the British Education System

Systems and Structure of Compulsory Education in the UK

Learning OutcomesDemonstrate understanding of the tiering of the school system and its relationship

with external statutory bodies and how these organizations influence and impact upon education delivery

Demonstrate understanding of the different type of schools, their target groups and historic origins

Demonstrate understanding of the key stages of the National Curriculum attainment levels and Year Groups

QTSAll teachers in the British education system must acquire Qualify Teacher Status (QTS). If they want to teach beyond five years.

Educational Structure

DFES

LEA

School Governors

School Leadership Group

Special GroupsSEN: Promote the welfare and interest of disabled children and improve family support they receive

EAL: English by speakers of other language.

GIFTED AND TALENTED: Pupils with high ability or the potential in academic subjects or potential in the expressive or creative arts or sports

Overview:National CurriculumYear GroupsKey StagesLesson Structuring

What Is the National Curriculum?The National Curriculum sets out a clear, full and statutory entitlement to learning for all pupilsIt determines the content of what will be taught, and sets attainment targets for learning (up to key stage 4) It also determines how performance will be assessed and reported.

What is the national strategy?

The Key Stage 3 National Strategy is about making education for 11 to 14 year-olds challenging, demanding, vigorous and inspiring across the whole curriculum.

Key StagesNurseryReceptionKey Stage 1Key Stage 2Key Stage 3Key Stage 4Post 16Tertiary

Lesson StructuringNursery:At nursery students learn about surrounding and environment through playing. At this stage their motor skills and languages are developed.ReceptionPlaying is still done but numeracy and literacy is introduced more formally.

Key Stage 13 Parts lesson - mainly activity lead:StarterMain ActivityPlenaryAt the end of Key Stage Students

are tested nationally and are awarded a level for the core subjects.

Key Stage 2Lessons have a three part structure:3 Parts lesson - mainly activity

lead:StarterMain lessonPlenary

At the end of Key Stage 2, students are tested in the core subject and awarded levels.

For none core subjects different schools use their own method of keeping track of student progress.

NB: For key stages 1 and 2 students have one main teacher who teaches all subjects, except for P.E, Music and Drama.

Key Stage 2……………..

Key Stage 3

StarterMain activityPlenary

Students encounter a different teacher for each subject.

More subjects are introduced at this stage. (this is dependent on the school)

Key Stage 4At this stage students are give a

chance to choose subjects they like and feel comfortable doing. Every student however must do a minimum of 3 core subjects.

3 part lessons are still used.Coursework for some subjects

Year Groups & Key Stages

Marking and Levelling