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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.
Information to help school leaders plan, develop and implement the new statutory curriculum.
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.
Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
How schools can use ICFP to create the best curriculum for pupils with available funding.
Guidance for test developers working on key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests.
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 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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