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Tia Now Teaches to the National Curriculum for England
Tia is a personalised, adaptive National Curriculum for England tutor for Years 6 to 11. Reports list the statutory requirements covered.
By Tia Education Team · Published
A Year 8 student who is lost in algebra or a Year 10 student meeting the demands of Key Stage 4 English needs help tied to what England expects, not a generic level. Tia is a personalised, adaptive tutor that now teaches Mathematics, English and Science to the National Curriculum for England from Years 6 to 11.
- The National Curriculum for England is live now in Tia.
- Mathematics, English and Science are aligned from Years 6 to 11.
- Coverage spans Year 6, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
- 1,521 statutory requirements were checked against Department for Education programmes of study.
- Progress reports name the curriculum and list the statutory requirements covered.
The curriculum statements come from the Department for Education's programmes of study and were checked word for word before going live. Statutory requirements are carried in the Department's own wording.
The National Curriculum for England is live now in Tia
Parents in England can now choose the National Curriculum for England in Tia for personalised support alongside school or as part of home education. This English national curriculum pathway keeps lessons and reporting connected to the Department for Education's statutory requirements.
Coverage includes:
- Mathematics, English and Science in Year 6, the upper part of Key Stage 2
- Mathematics, English and Science in Years 7 to 9, Key Stage 3
- Mathematics, English and Science in Years 10 and 11, Key Stage 4
The curriculum sets the destination. Tia adjusts the pace, level and explanation to the student while keeping the lesson connected to the statutory content for the relevant year and key stage.
Every progress report names the National Curriculum for England and lists the specific statutory requirements the student worked on. Parents can see the coverage in the terms a school would use.
You are invited to start a trial with Tia and select the National Curriculum for England. 14-day free trial, no card needed.
1,521 statutory requirements checked against Department programmes
Tia's England curriculum alignment contains 1,521 statutory requirements across Mathematics, English and Science.
Each statement was taken from the Department for Education's programmes of study and checked word for word before launch. The statutory requirements retain the Department's own wording rather than being replaced by a broad topic label.
Parents can review the official National Curriculum collection from the Department for Education, including the framework and individual programmes of study.
“We use the Department's own programmes of study because families should be able to trace learning back to the statutory source. Keeping the Department's wording in reports also lets parents and schools recognise exactly what a student has worked on.”
The official wording matters when a parent is trying to understand whether a student practised a general topic or worked on a particular statutory requirement. It also keeps the connection between the lesson, the programme of study and the progress record clear.
Support pitched at the right year and key stage
A student can be the right age for a lesson and still need a different explanation, an earlier building block or more time with one idea.
A Year 8 student struggling with algebra needs support linked to Key Stage 3 Mathematics. Tia can revisit the knowledge beneath the problem, explain the relationship in another way and return to the relevant requirement when the foundation is secure.
A Year 10 student preparing for the demands of Key Stage 4 English needs more than a generic writing exercise. Tia can connect the support to the reading, writing and spoken-language expectations for that stage while adjusting the route to the student's current understanding.
Tia can help students:
- revisit a lesson that did not make sense
- fill an earlier knowledge gap
- try a different explanation or example
- practise within the correct year and key stage
- move forward when understanding is secure
- record the statutory requirements covered
This makes Tia useful as a Year 8 maths tutor, a Key Stage 3 tutor or a Year 10 English tutor without separating personalised help from the National Curriculum for England.
Key Stage 3 Science keeps its subject structure
Key Stage 3 Science follows the Department for Education's subject structure. Biology, Chemistry and Physics content is taught in its own right rather than being folded into one general science list.
That structure includes areas such as:
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics |
|---|---|---|
| Cells and organisation | The periodic table | Forces and motion |
| Nutrition and digestion | Chemical reactions | Energy |
| Gas exchange and health | Materials and Earth | Waves |
| Reproduction and inheritance | The particulate nature of matter | Space physics |
Keeping the subject structure visible gives students a clearer path through Science. It also gives parents a more precise record of whether the work sat within Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
A parent can therefore see more than “Science completed”. The report identifies the statutory content connected to the student's lesson.
What parents see in progress reports
A useful progress report should answer two questions: what did the student work on, and how does that connect to the curriculum?
Tia reports name the National Curriculum for England. They also list the specific statutory requirements a student worked on during a session.
A report can show:
- the subject
- the year and key stage
- the curriculum alignment
- the statutory requirement covered
- the learning activity
- knowledge or skills demonstrated over time
- honest engaged time in Tia
This helps parents follow progress without translating a generic lesson label into school language themselves.
For a student attending school, the report can support a more useful conversation about where extra help is working and where more practice is needed. It does not replace school assessment, teacher judgement or formal qualifications.
For more on useful parent records, read what parents should see in a tutoring dashboard.
Two ways families in England can use Tia
| Alongside school | For home education |
|---|---|
| Revisit difficult lessons and fill knowledge gaps | Follow National Curriculum statements in supported subjects |
| Prepare for work within the correct year and key stage | Keep records of the specific statements worked on |
| Learn after school, at weekends or during holidays | Build supporting records while checking local expectations |
Students attending school can use Tia for extra support in Mathematics, English or Science. The lesson remains connected to the National Curriculum for England while adapting to the student's pace and understanding.
Families educating at home can use the same curriculum alignment and progress reporting within their wider approach to education.
Progress records for home education in England
Home-educating families in England do not have to follow the National Curriculum, but they must provide a suitable full-time education. A local council can make informal enquiries about the education being provided.
Tia's progress reports list the National Curriculum statements a student worked on. These can support records many families choose to keep by showing:
- which subject was studied
- the year or key stage used for alignment
- the statutory statement connected to the work
- the activity completed
- the student's progress over time
- honest engaged time
Families should confirm their own local authority's current expectations. Tia does not claim that its reports satisfy those expectations or replace any evidence a local authority may request.
The official home education guidance for England explains the national position and links to further guidance about parental and council responsibilities.
England joins the other UK curriculum pathways
England joins Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, each with its own curriculum in Tia.
That distinction matters because curriculum names, stages and content structures differ across the four nations. The National Curriculum for England uses key stages and Department for Education programmes of study. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland organise learning through their own frameworks.
Parents should select the curriculum that matches the student's education. The chosen curriculum name then appears on progress reports.
Families following Scotland's framework can read how Tia supports Curriculum for Excellence.
FAQ
Is the National Curriculum for England live in Tia now?
Yes. Mathematics, English and Science are live now from Year 6 through Year 11, covering upper Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
How does Tia adapt to each student?
Tia adjusts the pace, level and explanation while keeping lessons connected to the relevant National Curriculum requirements. It can revisit an earlier gap, try a different example and move forward when understanding is secure.
Which years and key stages does Tia cover for England?
Tia covers Year 6 in upper Key Stage 2, Years 7 to 9 in Key Stage 3, and Years 10 and 11 in Key Stage 4.
Where did Tia get the curriculum content?
Tia used the Department for Education's programmes of study. All 1,521 statutory requirements were checked word for word and retain the Department's wording.
How is Key Stage 3 Science organised?
Key Stage 3 Science follows the Department's Biology, Chemistry and Physics structure. Content such as cells, the periodic table, forces, energy, waves and space physics remains within its subject area.
What appears in a Tia progress report?
The report names the National Curriculum for England and lists the specific statutory requirements the student worked on, alongside learning activity and engaged time.
Can students attending school use Tia?
Yes. Students can use Tia for personalised extra support with Mathematics, English and Science while lessons remain aligned to the correct year and key stage.
Can home-educating families use Tia's progress reports?
The reports can support family records by listing the National Curriculum statements worked on. Families should confirm their own local authority's expectations, and Tia does not claim its reports satisfy them.
Start with the National Curriculum for England selected
Parents can now choose the National Curriculum for England and see the specific statutory requirements covered as learning happens.
You are invited to start a trial with Tia for personalised Mathematics, English or Science support. 14-day free trial, no card needed.