The primary school curriculum is made up of three phases:-
Foundation Stage: Years 1 & 2
Key Stage 1: Years 3 & 4
Key Stage 2: Years 5, 6 & 7
The curriculum for the three stages is set out in six Areas of Learning. The Areas are:
1 Language and Literacy (including Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing)
2 Mathematics and Numeracy (focusing on the development of mathematical concepts and numeracy across the curriculum)
3 The Arts (including Art and Design, Drama and Music)
4 The World Around Us (focusing on the development of knowledge, skills and understanding in Geography, History and Science and Technology)
5 Personal Development and Mutual Understanding (focusing on emotional development, social skills, learning to learn, health, relationships and sexuality education and mutual understanding in the local and global community)
6 Physical Education (focusing on the development of knowledge, skills and understanding through play and a range of physical activities)