Quick answer
A school ERP for British curriculum schools should model year groups from FS1 and FS2 through Year 13, key stages, EYFS observations, target and predicted grades, IGCSE and A level exam entries with boards such as Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel, termly reports, house systems, and parent communication, alongside local regulator requirements in countries such as the UAE.
- Year groups and key stages, not Indian-style classes.
- Target, working-at, and predicted grades for progress tracking.
- Exam entries and results for IGCSE and A level.
- EYFS observations for the youngest years.
How is the British curriculum structured in schools?
| Stage | Year groups | Typical age |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years Foundation Stage | FS1 (Nursery), FS2 (Reception) | 3 to 5 |
| Key Stage 1 | Years 1 and 2 | 5 to 7 |
| Key Stage 2 | Years 3 to 6 | 7 to 11 |
| Key Stage 3 | Years 7 to 9 | 11 to 14 |
| Key Stage 4 | Years 10 and 11 (IGCSE or GCSE) | 14 to 16 |
| Key Stage 5 | Years 12 and 13 (A level) | 16 to 18 |
How do British schools track progress?
- Baseline assessments on entry.
- Target grades set from prior attainment.
- Working-at grades each assessment point.
- Predicted grades for exam years.
- Progress against targets by subject and student group.
- Interventions recorded for students below target.
What does a school ERP need for IGCSE and A level?
- Options. Students choose subjects for Year 10 and Year 12.
- Entries. Exam entries per subject, tier, and series for each board.
- Coursework. Track coursework or non-exam assessment deadlines.
- Mocks. Mock exams with results feeding predictions.
- Results. Import or record final results by board.
- Reports. Results analysis by subject and cohort.
Boards such as Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel publish their own entry procedures and deadlines.
What do EYFS classes need?
Early Years Foundation Stage classes use observation-based assessment against areas of learning. Teachers capture short observations and photos, track development, and share learning journals with parents. A school ERP should support observation records alongside attendance, pickup, and health records. See preschool management software.
What do British curriculum reports look like?
- Termly or half-termly reports with attainment and effort grades.
- Target and working-at grades by subject.
- Short teacher comments per subject.
- Tutor or form teacher comment.
- Attendance summary.
What extra needs do British schools in the UAE have?
British curriculum schools in the UAE also follow their emirate regulator, such as KHDA, ADEK, or SPEA, including Arabic, Islamic education, and UAE social studies, inspection requirements, and approved fees. Their ERP must handle both British tracking and local compliance. See KHDA school ratings and school management system UAE.
Hudace SchoolOS for British curriculum schools
Hudace SchoolOS configures year groups, terms, and grading policies in Student Information, with exam scheduling, results processing, transcripts, and learning outcomes, plus houses and clubs. User-defined fields in Core School hold target and predicted grades. Book a demo below with your report template.
Frequently asked questions
What is a school MIS?
A management information system, the term British schools often use for their school ERP.
Can a school ERP handle key stages?
Yes, if year groups and grading can be configured per stage.
Does it track predicted grades?
A good system records target, working-at, and predicted grades by subject.
Can it manage IGCSE exam entries?
It should record entries by subject, tier, and series, and results by board.
What about EYFS?
EYFS needs observation-based records and learning journals for parents.
Do British schools in Dubai need different software?
They need British curriculum features plus KHDA requirements, which a configurable ERP can provide.
Can parents see reports in the app?
Yes, published termly reports and grades appear in the parent app.