The new National Curriculum programmes of study reflect a less prescriptive, more flexible framework for teaching, creating more scope to tailor the curriculum to meet individual needs. The programmes of study demonstrate a more creative approach to the curriculum.
All the National Curriculum programmes of study follow the same structure as shown below. The full versions of the new programmes of study for ICT at Key Stages 3 and 4 are available on the QCA website.
These are common across all subjects, and teaching and learning in ICT should help learners achieve these aims.
This describes the nature of ICT, its relevance to learners' lives within and beyond the school, and the skills and qualities that learners can develop by studying ICT.
These are at the heart of the subject and underpin the study of ICT. They identify what learners need to learn in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding in ICT.
These are the essential skills and processes that learners need to learn to make progress in ICT.
This outlines the breadth of the subject matter from which the areas of study should be drawn.
These identify the opportunities that are integral to learning and enhance learners' engagement with the subject.
