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The full national curriculum framework for key stages 1 to 4, including programmes of study and attainment targets.
1. Introduction 1.1 This document sets out the framework for the national…
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for English at key stages 1 to 4.
Purpose of study English has a pre-eminent place in education and in…
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for mathematics at key stages 1 to 4.
Purpose of study Mathematics is a creative and highly interconnected…
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for science at key stages 1 to 4.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for history for key stages 1 to 3.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for geography at key stages 1 to 3.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for physical education (PE) at key stages 1 to 4.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for design and technology at key stages 1 to 3.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for art and design at key stages 1 to 3.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for computing at key stages 1 to 4.
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for languages at key stages 2 and 3.
Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).
The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for music at key stages 1 to 3.
An explanation of the GCSE 9 to 1 grade scale and how it compares to the previous A* to G scale.
Subject content and assessment objectives for GCSE in mathematics.
Subject content and assessment objectives for GCSEs in English language and English literature.
Subject content, aims and learning objectives for GCSE in history for teaching from 2016.
Information about the subjects and qualifications that count towards the EBacc.
Subject content, aims and learning objectives for GCSE in geography for teaching from 2016.
Subject content, aims and leaning objectives for GCSE in physical education (PE) for teaching from 2016.
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