The National Curriculum and the Teachers' Standards

The national curriculum provides an outline of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of pupils' knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum. The Teachers' Standards underpin professional practice and all teachers need to work towards and within this framework.



This updated, comprehensive handbook presents ALL key statutory, essential reading for trainee and beginning teachers in one place. It includes




The National Curriculum Programmes of Study for ALL curriculum subjects for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3
The complete Teachers' Standards
Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education guidance in full
Foreword from Dylan Wiliam focusing on the need for a broad and balanced curriculum in schools
National curriculum by topic planner for English and Maths at Key Stages 1 and 2
Full index for easy reference


This 4th edition is updated with the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF).