Areas of Learning at Key Stages 1 and 2

The curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2 is set out in six Areas of Learning comprising:

Language
& Literacy

Including Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing.

Mathematics
& Numeracy

Including Processes in Mathematics, Number, Measures, Shape and Space and Handling Data.

The Arts

Including Art and Design, Music and Drama.

The World Around Us

Including Interdependence, Place, Movement and Energy and Change Over Time.

Personal Development
& Mutual Understanding

Including Personal Development and Health, and Mutual Understanding in the Local and Wider Community.

Physical Development & Movement

Including Athletics, Dance, Games and Gymnastics.

Although the Areas of Learning are set out separately teachers should, where appropriate, integrate learning across the six areas to make relevant connections for children. Teachers have considerable flexibility to select from within the Areas of Learning those aspects they consider appropriate to the ability and interests of their pupils.