New curriculum time allocation primary school
The joys of curriculum planning!
In a primary school setting, the time allocation for each subject can vary depending on the school's curriculum framework, student needs, and teacher expertise. However, here is a general guideline on the recommended time allocation for each subject in a primary school:
Foundation Stage (FS) - Reception (ages 4-5)
- English: 30-40 minutes per day
- Mathematics: 20-30 minutes per day
- Science: 20-30 minutes per day
- Physical Education (PE): 30-40 minutes per day
- Art and Design: 20-30 minutes per day
- Music: 20-30 minutes per day
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSHE): 20-30 minutes per day
Key Stage 1 (KS1) - Years 1 and 2 (ages 5-7)
- English: 45-60 minutes per day
- Mathematics: 45-60 minutes per day
- Science: 30-45 minutes per day
- PE: 30-45 minutes per day
- Art and Design: 30-45 minutes per day
- Music: 30-45 minutes per day
- PSHE: 30-45 minutes per day
Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Years 3, 4, and 5 (ages 7-11)
- English: 60-90 minutes per day
- Mathematics: 60-90 minutes per day
- Science: 45-60 minutes per day
- PE: 45-60 minutes per day
- Art and Design: 45-60 minutes per day
- Music: 45-60 minutes per day
- PSHE: 45-60 minutes per day
Additional considerations
- Phonics and reading: 15-30 minutes per day in KS1 and 30-45 minutes per day in KS2
- Spelling and grammar: 15-30 minutes per day in KS1 and 30-45 minutes per day in KS2
- Computing and digital literacy: 30-45 minutes per day in KS1 and 45-60 minutes per day in KS2
- Foreign languages (if taught): 30-45 minutes per day in KS2
Note: These are general guidelines and can vary depending on the school's curriculum framework, student needs, and teacher expertise. The actual time allocation may be adjusted to suit the specific needs of the school and its students.
Remember, the key is to strike a balance between subjects and ensure that each subject receives sufficient time to be taught effectively.