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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 also need to study relationships, sex and health education, and…
The national curriculum for England to be taught in all local-authority-maintained schools.
A series of reviews by Ofsted looking at the research evidence currently available about different curriculum subjects.
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.
Information to help school leaders plan, develop and implement the new statutory curriculum.
These guides help civil servants find our top recommended learning for all core skills and more.
Becky Francis and review team publish their initial findings and set out the next phase of work which will focus on four key areas.
How schools can use ICFP to create the best curriculum for pupils with available funding.
An independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England, with statistical analysis.
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.
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