Primary National Strategy

High standards and a broad and rich curriculum go hand in hand. The Primary National Strategy supports teachers and schools to raise standards across the whole curriculum. For further details see About Primary National Strategy.

What's New?

Excellence and Enjoyment: learning and teaching for Black children in the primary years Aug 2008 These materials have been produced as part of the DCSF focus on raising the attainment of Black African and Black Caribbean children. They support schools in meeting the requirements of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 to provide equality of opportunity.	Early years foundation stage profile handbook Aug 2008 The EYFS Profile handbook has been developed to support practitioners who have to complete EYFS assessment profiles.
Shakespeare for all ages and stages Jul 2008 This booklet contains a suggested framework to help children and young people make steady progress in understanding and enjoying Shakespeare.	Pupil Progress Meetings: An interactive guide Jul 2008 Pupil Progress Meetings: An interactive guide, (PPMs) evolved out of the Intensifying Support Programme pilot in 2003.
Raising the attainment of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Somali and Turkish heritage pupils: Guidance booklet Jul 2008 This booklet and accompanying DVD support school leaders in identifying the needs of and providing support to Muslim pupils.	Special Educational Needs/Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (SEN/LDD) Progression Guidance Project 2008–09 Jul 2008 A consultation document for schools and LAs to feed back on the SEN progression guidance.

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