National Curriculum Programme of study
KS2

Design and technology

Developing, planning and communicating ideas

Pupils should be taught to generate ideas for products after thinking about who will use them and what they will be used for, including ICT-based sources. (1a)

Working with tools, equipment, materials and components to make quality products

Pupils should be taught to select appropriate tools and techniques for making their product. (2a)

Evaluating processes and products

Pupils should be taught to reflect on the progress of their work as they design and make it, identifying ways they could improve their products. (3a)

Breadth of study

During the key stage, pupils should be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding through focused practical tasks that develop a range of techniques, skills, processes and knowledge. (5b)

Developing ideas and making things happen

Pupils should be taught to use simulations and explore models in order to answer 'What if ... ?' (2c)

Exchanging and sharing information

Pupils should be taught: (5a) how to share and exchange information in a variety of forms, including e-mail (for example, displays, posters, animations, musical composition). (5b) To be sensitive to the needs of the audience and think carefully about the content and quality when communicating information (for example, work for presentation to other pupils, writing for parents, publishing on the internet).

Reviewing, modifying and evaluating work as it progresses

Pupils should be taught to describe and talk about the effectiveness of their work with ICT, comparing it with other methods and considering the effect it has on others (for example, the impact made by a desktop-published newsletter or poster). (4b)

Breadth of study

During the key stage pupil should be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding through working with a range of information to consider its characteristics and purposes. (5a)

Listening

To listen, understand and respond appropriately to others, pupils should be taught to identify the gist of an account or key points in a discussion and evaluate what they hear. (2a)

Language variation

Pupils should be taught to assess similarities and differences between spoken and written forms. (6c)

Breadth of study

Speaking - the range should include: (8a) reading aloud, (8b) presenting to different audiences and (8c) others in groups.

Listening - the range should include opportunities for pupils to listen to: (9a) live talks, readings, presentations, (9b) recordings (for example, radio, television) and (9c) others in group.

En2 Reading

Reading for information

Pupils should be taught to: (3a) scan texts to find information, (3b) skim for gist and overall impression, (3c) obtain specific information through detailed reading and (3f) distinguish between fact and opinion.

Non-fiction and non-literary texts

To develop understanding and appreciation of non-fiction and non-literary texts, pupils should be taught to (5a) identify the use and effect of specialist vocabulary and (5g) engage with challenging and demanding subject matter.

Literature

Texts drawn from a variety of cultures and traditions. (5e)

Non-fiction and non-literary texts - range

The range should include print and ICT-based reference and information materials (for example, internet). (9b)

En2 Writing

Range of purposes

The range of purposes for writing should include: to inform and explain, focusing on the subject matter and how to convey it in sufficient detail for the reader. (9b)

Range of forms

The range of forms of writing should include narratives, explanations and instructions. (12)