The experiences and outcomes seem very broad - what if I’m not sure about progression within and between levels?

The experiences and outcomes represent appropriate levels of proficiency at each level but do not place a ceiling on achievement. The range of experiences allows for different rates of progression and for additional depth or breadth of study through the use of different contexts for learning. Progression within and across levels will take place in a range of ways, including:

• continuing development and consolidation of the range of skills
• increasing independence in applying these skills, and the ability to use them across a widening range of contexts in learning and life
• gradually decreasing levels of support used by the learner (for example from teachers, classroom assistants, parents or peers), and reduced reliance upon techniques such as wordlists or writing frames
• the ability to mediate discussions without teacher intervention
• in reading, the increasing length and complexity of text (for example the text’s ideas, structure and vocabulary)
• in talking and writing, the increasing length, complexity and accuracy of response
• increasing awareness of how to apply language rules effectively.

At all levels teachers will plan to enable learners to develop their skills with increasing depth over a range of contexts. This will be especially important at early level for those young people who may require additional support.