School and Curriculum Guide
The UK Government provides some financial help for certain types of school activities. Parents can also get some concessions towards the costs associated with sending children to school.
This section explains the regulations on school life and the curriculum. Key information covers the school leaving age, school term and holiday dates, and how to make a complaint.
WHAT IS SCHOOL CURRICULUM? In general, it refers to the academic content (lessons) taught in a school or as part of a specific program.
For example:
Dictionaries define curriculum as the courses offered by a school or a college. Yet, educational facilities rarely use it in such a broad and general sense.
In fact, most educators describe their school curriculums as the knowledge and skills they expect their students to learn.
Another example would be the individual curriculum, or curricula, set out by a particular group of teachers. They might use specific assignments, lessons, and learning standards to teach a particular course.
United Kingdom's Scheme of Work
The United Kingdom is typical of many other countries. It has national curricula that help to form a basic syllabus for primary and secondary education.
A 'scheme of work' is a general guideline that comprises subjects of study in a school or college setting. Thus, it helps to define the content and the structure of an academic course.
Here's exactly how it works:
A school curriculum maps out a clear pathway of how it will use its resources and class activities. It will contain some time for discussions, group work, practicals, and teacher-talk.
Assessment strategies are another key part of schools and curriculum in United Kingdom. Most of the modules will involve periods of homework, quizzes, tests, and 'Q&A'.
There is one principle purpose. It is to ensure students meet the learning aims and objectives of the assignments and the courses during their life at school.
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Note: The plural of curriculum is curricula (or curriculums) meaning a course or program of study. The definition differs to that of Curriculum vitae. A 'CV' is a brief account of someone's education and qualifications.
Schools and Curriculum Related Subjects
Complain about an Ofsted Report
There are several ways to complain about an Ofsted inspection report (if you think there was a problem). Find out how the inspection process works, and:
- How to raise your concerns before making a complaint online
- How to request an 'internal review' and what happens next
School Leaving Age
The area that you live determines the most accurate school leaving age in the United Kingdom. Full details in the guide explain:
- The age you can leave school in England and Wales
- How the exact school leaving age differs in Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Where to get financial help with education costs
School and Curriculum Guide for United Kingdom