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Primary strategy

Excellence and enjoyment: these are the principles central to the national primary strategy, set out in 2003. Read the latest updates and background information on the strategy.
http://www.standards.dfes.go v.uk/primary/

A summary of the strategy and FAQs are on the Standards Site.
http://www.standards.dfes.go v.uk/primary/about/

The Standards Site has case studies relating to the Primary Strategy.
http://www.standards.dfes.go v.uk/primary/casestudies/

The Five-year Strategy builds on the Literacy and Numeracy strategies. It will give every primary pupil the chance to learn a foreign language, play music and take part in sport. It also strengthens links between schools. Read the summary.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /educationoverview/briefing/ currentstrategy/dfes5yearstrategy/

The QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) sets the national curriculum for all school ages
http://www.qca.org.uk/232.ht ml