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Key Stage 3
Your child's learning at Key Stage 3
What will my child be taught in Key Stage 3 Science?
As learning becomes more in-depth all manner of complicated vocabulary will be introduced, such as ‘ciliated epithelial cells'. Your child will be thinking about the positive and negative effects of scientific and technological developments on the environment, taking into account others' views and opinions. Your child will learn about how scientists work together in real settings and about the importance of experimental evidence in supporting scientific ideas. More...
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Key Stage 3 Curriculum
Key Stage 3 is known as the Secondary National Strategy in the National Curriculum and starts at the beginning of Year 7 and finishes at the end of Year 9. Focusing on children aged 11 to 14, this key stage sees your child making the all important transition from Primary to Secondary school.
There are five strands of the Key Stage 3 Secondary National Strategy, and children will learn the following subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
and the foundation subjects:
- ICT
- Geography
- History
- Art
- Design & Technology
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
By the end of Key Stage 3, your child will be required to sit the SATs (Statutory Assessment Tests) in English, maths and science.
In this section, you will find guidance and advice about the learning which takes place in Key Stage 3, along with useful tips for you to help your child get the most out of their Key Stage 3 education and prepare them for their progression into their GCSEs.
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3 Drama
In Key Stage 3 Drama, your child will be given opportunities to explore, evaluate and challenge ideas and assumptions constructively. He or she must demonstrate creative thinking by making fresh connections between ideas and in different contexts
Key Stage 3 Science
As learning becomes more in-depth all manner of complicated vocabulary will be introduced, such as ‘ciliated epithelial cells'. Your child will be thinking about the positive and negative effects of scientific and technological developments on the environment
Key Stage 3 Art
Your child must demonstrate his or her knowledge and understanding of the visual and tactile qualities of a range of materials, and to show how these can be manipulated and matched to ideas, purpose and audiences through their own work
Key Stage 3 DT
Your child will be a lot more critical while thinking about, constructing and evaluating his or her designs (which, at this stage, the Government says must cover a wide range of materials, including textiles and food)