From 177b80589e78ce4b8a117e2054e01b463fb375f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: joegibb Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:26:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] first draft of primary page --- .../_categories.html.erb | 6 ++ .../age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md | 20 ++++ .../primary/_article.html.erb | 93 +++++++++++++++++++ .../quotes/_quote_primary_jodie.html.erb | 4 + .../quotes/_quote_primary_phil.html.erb | 4 + 5 files changed, 127 insertions(+) create mode 100644 app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md create mode 100644 app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb create mode 100644 app/views/content/shared/quotes/_quote_primary_jodie.html.erb create mode 100644 app/views/content/shared/quotes/_quote_primary_phil.html.erb diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb index 23e08b6212..e6ecb7948f 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb @@ -9,6 +9,12 @@ description: "Explore the different ages and stages of teaching and decide which is right for you.", path: "/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/age-groups-you-could-teach", )) %> + <%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card: + OpenStruct.new( + title: "Age groups you could teach", + description: "Find out about teaching in primary school (ages 5-11).", + path: "/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary", + )) %> <%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card: OpenStruct.new( title: "Special educational needs and disabilities", diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..fe3eed59af --- /dev/null +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +title: Become a primary school teacher +subject: primary +title_paragraph: |- +

+ As a primary school teacher, you have the opportunity to foster a love of learning in pupils from the very beginning. You'll create a supportive and vibrant learning environment for pupils' first encounters with new ideas and give them precious 'aha' moments.

+description: |- + Find out how to become a chemistry teacher, including what you'll teach and if it is the right career for you. +layout: "layouts/minimal" +colour: pastel yellow-yellow +image: "static/images/content/hero-images/0011.jpg" +keywords: + - primary school + - primary school teacher + - primary school teacher training + +content: + - "content/shared/subject-pages/header" + - "content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/article" +--- diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..2b3a024beb --- /dev/null +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ +
+
+

Why teach primary

+
+

Becoming a primary school teacher is an incredibly rewarding career. You'll work with young pupils who are eager to learn and see them develop from learning foundational skills like holding a pencil to becoming independent learners.

+

Teaching primary is a great fit for anyone who enjoys a broad curriculum, as you will teach everything from maths to physical education. You'll create a nurturing enviroment in which pupils feel safe, grow in confidence and have the skills neccessary for secondary school.

+ + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %> +
+
+ +
+ <%= render 'content/shared/quotes/quote_primary_jodie' %> +
+ +
+

What you'll teach

+

Pupils start primary school in England when they are 4 and leave when they are 11 years old. They will usually be taught by one teacher who will be responsible for a class for the year.

+

Primary school is split into groups of years. The first year is known as reception and is part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). There are then two other groups of years known as key stages. In primary school the key stages are key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2).

+

Reception

+

Reception is the last year of EYFS and the first year of primary school with pupils aged 4 years old. Reception is an exciting time for pupils and parents as it is the first time pupils will be part of a formal school setting and will begin learning key skills such as reading. At this age, pupils will be taught through play and games.

+

The areas of learning pupils will cover in recpetion include:

+
    +
  • communication and language
    • +
  • personal, social and emotional development
    • +
  • physical development
    • +
  • literacy
    • +
  • mathematics
    • +
  • understanding the world
    • +
  • expressive arts and design
    • +
+

At the end of reception every child will be observed and assessed against the early learning goals found in the early years framework.

+ +

Key stage 1 (KS1)

+

KS1 covers years 1 and 2 with pupils aged between 4 and 7. At this age, pupils will build on skills in maths, reading and writing and will transition away from play based learning. As their class teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of lessons to pupils.

+

Schools who follow the national curriculum for KS1 will have to teach:

+
    +
  • English
    • +
  • maths
    • +
  • science
    • +
  • design and technology
    • +
  • history
    • +
  • geography
    • +
  • art and design
    • +
  • physical education
    • +
  • computing
    • +
+

At the end of year 1, pupils will take a phonics screening test where they will be asked to read from a list of 40 words to check their ability to read.

+

At the end of year 2, pupils will sit a more formal exam in English and maths to check what they have learned so far.

+

Key stage 2 (KS2)

+

KS2 is years 3 to 6 with pupils aged between 7 and 11. In key stage 2, pupils will build on the skills that they learned in KS1 and be expected to become increasingly independent. As their class teacher you will be responsible for teaching pupils all subjects.

+

Schools following the national curriculum for KS2 have to teach:

+
    +
  • English
    • +
  • maths
    • +
  • science
    • +
  • design and technology
    • +
  • history
    • +
  • geography
    • +
  • art and design
    • +
  • physical education
    • +
  • computing
    • +
+

At the end of year 4, pupils will take a multiplication tables check to see if they have learned the skills which will help them with increasingly challenging maths.

+

At the end of KS2, pupils will sit national assessments in maths, science, English reading and writing. They will then transition to secondary school. This is an exciting stage for pupils as they will be ready to take on the new challeneges of increasing independence and more in depth studies.

+ +

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

+

All initial teacher training courses cover teaching pupils with SEND. Whether you train to teach in mainstream schools, special schools, or both, you’ll teach pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and learn how to support their needs.

+

Once you have gained qualified teacher status (QTS), you can choose to specialise in teaching and nurturing pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in a more SEND-focused role.

+ +

Start your journey into teaching primary

+ <%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/check_qualifcations' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/find_out_more' %> + <%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/non_uk_qualifications' %> +
+
+

Fund your teacher training

+ + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/bursary_no' %> + + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/funding_support' %> +

Get school experience

+

progression as a primary school teacher

+

As a primary school teacher, there is plenty of opportunity for progression and opportunities to lead beyond the classroom. That could mean becoming a lead in a subject, leading a key stage or even becoming senior management.

+ <%= render 'content/shared/quotes/quote_primary_phil' %> +

+ +
+ + <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/ect_support' %> +
+ +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/app/views/content/shared/quotes/_quote_primary_jodie.html.erb b/app/views/content/shared/quotes/_quote_primary_jodie.html.erb new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..b824f4649c --- /dev/null +++ b/app/views/content/shared/quotes/_quote_primary_jodie.html.erb @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +<%= render Content::QuoteComponent.new( + text: "I adore the eagerness and excitement to learn shown by the children, and the overall sense of achievement when you realise you have been the one to teach a child a new skill.", + name: "Jodie, primary school teacher" +) %> diff --git a/app/views/content/shared/quotes/_quote_primary_phil.html.erb b/app/views/content/shared/quotes/_quote_primary_phil.html.erb new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..4547eced27 --- /dev/null +++ b/app/views/content/shared/quotes/_quote_primary_phil.html.erb @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +<%= render Content::QuoteComponent.new( + text: "Teaching is such a rewarding career and offers levels of satisfaction that other professions could only dream of providing.", + name: "Phil, primary school teacher" +) %> From 59da702dc14d4d301494521a8ba0d023dd5f5f91 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: joegibb Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:40:52 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] fix linting issues --- .../primary/_article.html.erb | 32 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb index 2b3a024beb..6fb628c3b4 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@

Why teach primary

Becoming a primary school teacher is an incredibly rewarding career. You'll work with young pupils who are eager to learn and see them develop from learning foundational skills like holding a pencil to becoming independent learners.

-

Teaching primary is a great fit for anyone who enjoys a broad curriculum, as you will teach everything from maths to physical education. You'll create a nurturing enviroment in which pupils feel safe, grow in confidence and have the skills neccessary for secondary school.

+

Teaching primary is a great fit for anyone who enjoys a broad curriculum, as you will teach everything from maths to physical education. You'll create a nurturing enviroment in which pupils feel safe, grow in confidence and have the skills neccessary for secondary school.

<%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %>
@@ -15,22 +15,21 @@

What you'll teach

-

Pupils start primary school in England when they are 4 and leave when they are 11 years old. They will usually be taught by one teacher who will be responsible for a class for the year.

-

Primary school is split into groups of years. The first year is known as reception and is part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). There are then two other groups of years known as key stages. In primary school the key stages are key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2).

+

Pupils start primary school in England when they are 4 and leave when they are 11 years old. They will usually be taught by one teacher who will be responsible for a class for the year.

+

Primary school is split into groups of years. The first year is known as reception and is part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). There are then two other groups of years known as key stages. In primary school the key stages are key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2).

Reception

Reception is the last year of EYFS and the first year of primary school with pupils aged 4 years old. Reception is an exciting time for pupils and parents as it is the first time pupils will be part of a formal school setting and will begin learning key skills such as reading. At this age, pupils will be taught through play and games.

The areas of learning pupils will cover in recpetion include:

-
    +
    • communication and language
    • personal, social and emotional development
      • -
    • physical development
      • -
    • literacy
      • -
    • mathematics
      • +
    • physical development
      • +
    • literacy
      • +
    • mathematics
    • understanding the world
    • expressive arts and design
      • -
    -

    At the end of reception every child will be observed and assessed against the early learning goals found in the early years framework.

    - +
+

At the end of reception every child will be observed and assessed against the early learning goals found in the early years framework.

Key stage 1 (KS1)

KS1 covers years 1 and 2 with pupils aged between 4 and 7. At this age, pupils will build on skills in maths, reading and writing and will transition away from play based learning. As their class teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of lessons to pupils.

Schools who follow the national curriculum for KS1 will have to teach:

@@ -41,8 +40,8 @@
  • design and technology
  • history
  • geography
    • -
  • art and design
    • -
  • physical education
    • +
  • art and design
    • +
  • physical education
  • computing

    • At the end of year 1, pupils will take a phonics screening test where they will be asked to read from a list of 40 words to check their ability to read.

    @@ -57,8 +56,8 @@
  • design and technology
  • history
  • geography
    • -
  • art and design
    • -
  • physical education
    • +
  • art and design
    • +
  • physical education
  • computing

    • At the end of year 4, pupils will take a multiplication tables check to see if they have learned the skills which will help them with increasingly challenging maths.

    @@ -67,8 +66,7 @@

    Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

    All initial teacher training courses cover teaching pupils with SEND. Whether you train to teach in mainstream schools, special schools, or both, you’ll teach pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and learn how to support their needs.

    Once you have gained qualified teacher status (QTS), you can choose to specialise in teaching and nurturing pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in a more SEND-focused role.

    - -

    Start your journey into teaching primary

    +

    Start your journey into teaching primary

    <%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/check_qualifcations' %> <%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/find_out_more' %> <%= render 'content/shared/qualifications-training/non_uk_qualifications' %> @@ -90,4 +88,4 @@ <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/ect_support' %>
    - \ No newline at end of file + From daa6a66fbf7ab602cfde76dc0e6233bd119f224d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: joegibb Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:41:48 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] respond to comments waiting on guidance about age 3 --- .../age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb | 2 +- .../age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md | 4 ++-- .../primary/_article.html.erb | 12 ++++++------ 3 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb index e6ecb7948f..f5dec6a5d8 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ <%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card: OpenStruct.new( title: "Age groups you could teach", - description: "Find out about teaching in primary school (ages 5-11).", + description: "Find out about teaching in primary school (ages 4-11).", path: "/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary", )) %> <%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card: diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md index fe3eed59af..17a6e8d0c1 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ title: Become a primary school teacher subject: primary title_paragraph: |-

    - As a primary school teacher, you have the opportunity to foster a love of learning in pupils from the very beginning. You'll create a supportive and vibrant learning environment for pupils' first encounters with new ideas and give them precious 'aha' moments.

    + As a primary school teacher, you'll have the opportunity to foster a love of learning in pupils from the very beginning. You'll create a supportive and vibrant classroom environment where pupils can experience the joy of learning.

    description: |- - Find out how to become a chemistry teacher, including what you'll teach and if it is the right career for you. + Find out how to become a primary school teacher, including what you'll teach and if it is the right career for you. layout: "layouts/minimal" colour: pastel yellow-yellow image: "static/images/content/hero-images/0011.jpg" diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb index 6fb628c3b4..fb7a6e4d7e 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb @@ -2,8 +2,8 @@

    Why teach primary

    -

    Becoming a primary school teacher is an incredibly rewarding career. You'll work with young pupils who are eager to learn and see them develop from learning foundational skills like holding a pencil to becoming independent learners.

    -

    Teaching primary is a great fit for anyone who enjoys a broad curriculum, as you will teach everything from maths to physical education. You'll create a nurturing enviroment in which pupils feel safe, grow in confidence and have the skills neccessary for secondary school.

    +

    Becoming a primary school teacher is an incredibly rewarding career. You'll work with young pupils who are eager to learn and see them develop, from learning foundational skills like holding a pencil to becoming independent learners.

    +

    Teaching primary is a great fit for anyone who enjoys a broad curriculum, as you'll teach everything from maths to physical education. You'll create a nurturing environment in which pupils feel safe, grow in confidence and have the skills needed to transition to secondary school.

    <%= render 'content/shared/teaching/benefits' %>
    @@ -31,8 +31,8 @@

    At the end of reception every child will be observed and assessed against the early learning goals found in the early years framework.

    Key stage 1 (KS1)

    -

    KS1 covers years 1 and 2 with pupils aged between 4 and 7. At this age, pupils will build on skills in maths, reading and writing and will transition away from play based learning. As their class teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of lessons to pupils.

    -

    Schools who follow the national curriculum for KS1 will have to teach:

    +

    KS1 covers years 1 and 2 with pupils aged between 4 and 7. At this age, pupils will build on skills in maths, reading and writing and will transition away from play-based learning. As their class teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of lessons to pupils.

    +

    Schools which follow the national curriculum for KS1 will have to teach:

    • English
    • maths
      • @@ -44,10 +44,10 @@
    • physical education
    • computing
    -

    At the end of year 1, pupils will take a phonics screening test where they will be asked to read from a list of 40 words to check their ability to read.

    +

    At the end of year 1, pupils will take a phonics screening test where they'll be asked to read from a list of 40 words to check their ability to read.

    At the end of year 2, pupils will sit a more formal exam in English and maths to check what they have learned so far.

    Key stage 2 (KS2)

    -

    KS2 is years 3 to 6 with pupils aged between 7 and 11. In key stage 2, pupils will build on the skills that they learned in KS1 and be expected to become increasingly independent. As their class teacher you will be responsible for teaching pupils all subjects.

    +

    KS2 is years 3 to 6 with pupils aged between 7 and 11. In key stage 2, pupils will build on the skills they learned in KS1 and be expected to become more independent. As their class teacher you'll be responsible for teaching pupils all subjects.

    Schools following the national curriculum for KS2 have to teach:

    • English
      • From b4b04467d651c4c4e78a43158c07d1144a19da45 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: joegibb Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:37:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] respond to comments about primary page --- .../age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb | 2 +- .../age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md | 11 ++++++----- .../primary/_article.html.erb | 7 ++++--- 3 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb index f5dec6a5d8..9fa3a20426 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/_categories.html.erb @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ )) %> <%= render Categories::CardComponent.new(heading_tag: "h2", card: OpenStruct.new( - title: "Age groups you could teach", + title: "Become a primary school teacher", description: "Find out about teaching in primary school (ages 4-11).", path: "/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary", )) %> diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md index 17a6e8d0c1..165868a488 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary.md @@ -3,16 +3,17 @@ title: Become a primary school teacher subject: primary title_paragraph: |-

      - As a primary school teacher, you'll have the opportunity to foster a love of learning in pupils from the very beginning. You'll create a supportive and vibrant classroom environment where pupils can experience the joy of learning.

      + As a primary school teacher, you'll have the opportunity to foster a love of learning in pupils from the very beginning. You'll create a supportive and vibrant classroom environment where pupils can experience the joy of learning.

      + description: |- - Find out how to become a primary school teacher, including what you'll teach and if it is the right career for you. + Find out how to become a primary school teacher, including what you'll teach and if it is the right career for you. layout: "layouts/minimal" colour: pastel yellow-yellow image: "static/images/content/hero-images/0011.jpg" keywords: - - primary school - - primary school teacher - - primary school teacher training +- primary school +- primary school teacher +- primary school teacher training content: - "content/shared/subject-pages/header" diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb index fb7a6e4d7e..b1aabb6338 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb @@ -14,11 +14,12 @@
    -

    What you'll teach

    -

    Pupils start primary school in England when they are 4 and leave when they are 11 years old. They will usually be taught by one teacher who will be responsible for a class for the year.

    +

    What you'll teach at each age group

    +

    Pupils usually start primary school in England when they are 4 to 5 and leave when they are 11 years old. However, some pupils could start when they are 3 years old if there is a nursery attached to the school.

    +

    Find out more about teaching pupils before the age of 5.

    Primary school is split into groups of years. The first year is known as reception and is part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). There are then two other groups of years known as key stages. In primary school the key stages are key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2).

    Reception

    -

    Reception is the last year of EYFS and the first year of primary school with pupils aged 4 years old. Reception is an exciting time for pupils and parents as it is the first time pupils will be part of a formal school setting and will begin learning key skills such as reading. At this age, pupils will be taught through play and games.

    +

    Reception is the last year of EYFS and the first year of primary school with pupils aged 4 to 5 years old. Reception is an exciting time for pupils and parents as it is the first time pupils will be part of a formal school setting and will begin learning key skills such as reading. At this age, pupils will be taught through play and games.

    The areas of learning pupils will cover in recpetion include:

    • communication and language
      • From 073c016bb740b235e75fcdce60e7a668775339c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: joegibb Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:45:15 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] fix linting issues --- .../age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb index b1aabb6338..8ea6efa6d4 100644 --- a/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb +++ b/app/views/content/life-as-a-teacher/age-groups-and-specialisms/primary/_article.html.erb @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@

      What you'll teach at each age group

      -

      Pupils usually start primary school in England when they are 4 to 5 and leave when they are 11 years old. However, some pupils could start when they are 3 years old if there is a nursery attached to the school.

      +

      Pupils usually start primary school in England when they are 4 to 5 and leave when they are 11 years old. However, some pupils could start when they are 3 years old if there is a nursery attached to the school.

      Find out more about teaching pupils before the age of 5.

      Primary school is split into groups of years. The first year is known as reception and is part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). There are then two other groups of years known as key stages. In primary school the key stages are key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2).

      Reception