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England National Curriculum · Year 1

26 curriculum codes

Science

Working scientifically

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Working scientifically
During years 1 and 2, pupils should be taught to use the following practical scientific methods, processes and skills through the teaching of the programme of study content:
asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
observing closely, using simple equipment
performing simple tests
identifying and classifying
using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Year 1 programme of study

7 resources

Art

Pupils should be taught:

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Pupils should be taught:
to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination
to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work

8 resources

Health

Working with parents/carers and the wider community

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Working with parents/carers and the wider community
Relationships Education
Physical health and mental wellbeing

14 resources

Design and Technology

Design

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Design
design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria
generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology

5 resources

Evaluate

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Evaluate
explore and evaluate a range of existing products
evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria

5 resources

Make

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Make
select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing]
select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics

5 resources