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The National Curriculum and the Teachers' Standards

The National Curriculum and the Teachers' Standards

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The national curriculum provides a core knowledge outline for teachers to develop stimulating lessons, while the Teachers' Standards underpin professional practice. This handbook presents key statutory, essential reading for trainee and beginning teachers, including the National Curriculum Programmes of Study, Teachers' Standards, Core Content Framework, Early Career Framework, Relationships Education, RSE, and Health Education guidance. It is a comprehensive resource for ALL teachers and trainee teachers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd


The national curriculum serves as a framework for core knowledge that teachers can utilize to create engaging and stimulating lessons that foster the development of pupils' knowledge, understanding, and skills as part of the broader school curriculum. The Teachers' Standards serve as the foundation for professional practice, and all teachers are expected to work within this framework.

This comprehensive handbook, which has been updated for the third edition, provides all the key statutory and essential reading for trainee and beginning teachers in one convenient location. It encompasses the National Curriculum Programmes of Study for all curriculum subjects across Key Stages 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, it includes the complete Teachers' Standards, which outline the expectations and standards for teachers in England.

The third edition also introduces the Core Content Framework for Initial Teacher Training, which provides a clear structure for the content and skills that trainee teachers should acquire during their training. Furthermore, it includes the Early Career Framework, which offers guidance and support for teachers in their early career stages.

In addition to these valuable resources, the handbook provides comprehensive guidance on Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), and Health Education. It includes detailed information on the curriculum, teaching strategies, and assessment requirements, ensuring that teachers are well-prepared to deliver these important subjects effectively.

The handbook also features a foreword by Dylan Wiliam, a renowned education expert, who emphasizes the importance of a broad and balanced curriculum in schools. He highlights the need for teachers to provide pupils with a wide range of knowledge and skills that will prepare them for their future lives.

Furthermore, the handbook includes a NC by topic planner for English and maths at Key Stages 1 and 2, which provides a clear overview of the content and skills that should be covered in these subjects. This planner is a valuable tool for teachers who are planning their lessons and ensuring that they cover all the necessary material.

To make it easier for users to reference the information, the handbook includes a full index that lists all the topics covered and provides direct links to the relevant sections. This feature ensures that users can quickly find the information they need without having to search through the entire handbook.

In conclusion, this updated and comprehensive handbook is a must-have resource for ALL teachers and trainee teachers. It provides a comprehensive overview of the national curriculum, the Teachers' Standards, the Core Content Framework for Initial Teacher Training, the Early Career Framework, Relationships Education, RSE, and Health Education. With its easy-to-use format, comprehensive index, and valuable resources, it is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge.

Weight: 944g
Dimension: 211 x 299 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529623833
Edition number: 3 Revised edition

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