NCC Education Primary Curriculum – Primary B

Primary B – Completer! builds on the foundations developed during Primary A and supports pupils as they progress through the later years of primary education.

Pupils develop greater depth and independence across English, Mathematics, Science, Computing and four additional subjects. The curriculum enables schools internationally to benchmark curriculum delivery and pupil attainment against an internationally recognised standard.

Primary B – Completer! is suitable for pupils typically aged 7–11, corresponding to indicative Years 3–6.
It is designed to build on the knowledge and skills developed during Primary A or an equivalent programme of primary education.
Schools should ensure that pupils can engage with the language and learning demands of the curriculum and its assessments.

Primary B covers eight curriculum subjects.

Core Subjects

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Computing

Additional Subjects

• Art and Design
• Design and Technology
• Geography
• History

The curriculum develops pupils’ subject knowledge while supporting critical thinking, creativity, communication and independent learning.

Pupils will develop knowledge and skills in:

• English reading, comprehension, writing and composition
• Mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem solving
• Scientific knowledge, investigation and enquiry
• Computing, programming and computational thinking
• Creative techniques and visual communication
• Designing, making and evaluating products
• Geographical knowledge, skills and understanding
• Historical knowledge, enquiry and interpretation

Schools maintain NCC Education Records of Achievement and administer an end-of-programme assessment in each Primary B curriculum subject.

NCC Education provides prescribed assessment materials for:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Computing

Schools develop appropriate assessments for Art and Design, Design and Technology, Geography and History in line with the NCC Education Curriculum Framework.

Pupils who meet the relevant achievement and assessment requirements may receive certification for completing Primary B.

NCC Education quality assures the delivery of the Primary Curriculum through External Quality Assurance.

Annual External Quality Assurance visits review curriculum delivery, Records of Achievement and the systems used to support assessment and certification claims.

Primary B – Completer! concludes the NCC Education Primary Curriculum pathway and prepares pupils for progression to the next Key Stages of school education.

The knowledge and skills developed through the programme provide a strong foundation for continued study across a broad range of subjects.

The NCC Education Primary Curriculum gives schools a structured, internationally relevant framework based on English National Curriculum subjects.

Accredited schools retain the flexibility to select the teaching approaches, activities and resources most appropriate for their pupils while meeting the curriculum’s expected learning outcomes and standards.

Schools delivering the programme must meet NCC Education’s accreditation and ongoing quality assurance requirements.