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Key Stage 1

In England, Years 1 and 2 (ages 5 to 7). In Northern Ireland, Key Stage 1 is Primary 3 and 4 (after the Foundation Stage in P1 and P2).

Also called
KS1
Used in
England, Northern Ireland
Topic
Curriculum

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Key Stage 2 (KS2) England Northern Ireland
In England, Years 3 to 6 (ages 7 to 11), ending with the KS2 national curriculum tests. In Northern Ireland, Primary 5 to 7.
Year 1 England Wales
In England and Wales, the second year of primary school (after Reception), for children aged 5 to 6. In Northern Ireland the first year of school is Primary 1.
Year 2 England Wales
In England and Wales, the third year of primary school, for children aged 6 to 7; the last year of Key Stage 1 in England.
Phonics screening check (PSC) England
A short statutory check in Year 1 in England in which each child reads 40 words, including some pseudo-words, to show they can decode using phonics. Children who do not meet the standard retake it in Year 2.

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