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Department for Education and Skills
Key stage 3 national strategy: KS3 national strategy materials for teaching gifted and talented pupils
The national strategy for Key Stage 3 is mounted by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and supported by a national team. The aim of the strategy is to raise standards by strengthening teaching and learning, developing cross-curricular skills such as literacy and numeracy, helping pupils who come into Year 7 below level 4 to make faster progress and help other groups of pupils who need additional support.
The strategy is based on four key principles:
Expectations: establishing high expectations for all pupils and setting challenging targets for them to achieve.
Progression: strengthening the transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 and ensuring progression in teaching and learning across Key Stage 3.
Engagement: promoting approaches to teaching and learning that engage and motivate pupils and demand their active participation.
Transformation: strengthening teaching and learning through a programme of professional development and practical support.
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