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The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it's split into key stages with tests
The ‘basic’ school curriculum includes the ‘national curriculum’, as well…
Compulsory national curriculum subjects at primary school are: English…
Key stage 3 Compulsory national curriculum subjects are: English maths…
Children might also need to study relationships, sex and health education,…
The national curriculum for England to be taught in all local-authority-maintained schools.
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
A series of reviews by Ofsted looking at the research evidence currently available about different curriculum subjects.
Help with school costs, the curriculum and school attendance
The QCDA was responsible for developing the National Curriculum, improving and delivering assessments, and to review and reform qualifications. It was abolished in 2012 with functions being split between the Teaching Agency and the Standards and Testing Agency.
Information to help school leaders plan, develop and implement the new statutory curriculum.
The Government Skills and Curriculum Unit (GSCU) was created in September 2020 and is part of the Government People Group within the Cabinet Office. GSCU is part of the Cabinet Office and the Government People Group .
How colleges and designated institutions can ask for help with curriculum efficiency and financial sustainability planning from the FE Commissioner's team.
The national curriculum primary programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages 1 and 2.
The full national curriculum framework for key stages 1 to 4, including programmes of study and attainment targets.
How schools can use ICFP to create the best curriculum for pupils with available funding.
Information on the principal stages involved in effective curriculum planning for the post-16 further education sector.
Explore the Government Campus, including our learning curriculum.
The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment is Northern Ireland’s awarding organisation, offering a range of qualifications. It advises the devolved government on what should be taught and assessed in schools and colleges, and monitors the standards of qualifications...
The national curriculum secondary programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages 3 and 4.
Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
Guidance for test developers working on key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests.
How Ofsted is revising inspection methodology to support the education inspection framework.
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