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In schools in England and Wales, Year One is the first year after [[Reception (school)|Reception]]. It is currently the first full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 5 before |
In schools in England and Wales, Year One is the first year after [[Reception (school)|Reception]]. It is currently the first full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 5 before September 1st in any given academic year. It is also the first year of [[Key Stage 1]] in which the first sections of the [[National Curriculum (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)| National Curriculum]] are introduced.<ref name="ncuk">{{Cite web|url=http://curriculum.qca.org.uk/key-stages-1-and-2/Values-aims-and-purposes/about-the-primary-curriculum/index.aspx|title=About the primary curriculum|accessdate=2009-01-10|publisher=Qualifications & Curriculum Authority|work=National Curriculum Website}}</ref> |
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Year One is usually the second year in [[Infant school|infant]] or primary school. |
Year One is usually the second year in [[Infant school|infant]] or primary school. |
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Revision as of 14:45, 12 November 2018
Year One is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is usually the first year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between five and seven.
Australia
In Australia, Year One is usually the first year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year One are aged between six and seven.[1]
New Zealand
In New Zealand, Year One is the first year of compulsory education. Children are aged five or six in this year group.[2] Year One pupils are usually educated in Primary schools or in Area schools.[3]
United Kingdom
England and Wales
In schools in England and Wales, Year One is the first year after Reception. It is currently the first full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 5 before September 1st in any given academic year. It is also the first year of Key Stage 1 in which the first sections of the National Curriculum are introduced.[4]
Year One is usually the second year in infant or primary school. In the US, the equivalent is kindergarten.
In Wales, Year 1 is part of the Foundation phase.[5]
Northern Ireland and Scotland
In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the first year of compulsory education is called primary one, and pupils generally start at four or five years old.
References
- ^ "Cost/Benefit Analysis Relating to the Implementation of a Common School Starting Age and Associated Nomenclature by 1 January 2010" (PDF). Atelier Learning Solutions Pty Ltd. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ^ "School years and levels". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
- ^ "Types of schools". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
- ^ "About the primary curriculum". National Curriculum Website. Qualifications & Curriculum Authority. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
- ^ "What is the Foundation Phase?". Welsh Assembly Government. Retrieved 17 January 2015.