National Curriculum
The National Curriculum means that all children from the age of 5 will do the same kind of work in a range of subjects. The 5 central subjects are known as the core subjects. The remaining 6 subjects of the National Curriculum are known as the foundation subjects.
- Core subjects
English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology, Religious Education - Foundation subjects
Technology, Art, History, Physical Education, Geography, Music
The National Curriculum applies to pupils of compulsory school age in community and foundation schools, including community special schools and foundation special schools, and voluntary-aided and voluntary-controlled schools. It is organised on the basis of four key stages, as shown below.
| Key stage 1 | Key stage 2 | Key stage 3 | Key stage 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 5-7 | 7-11 | 11-14 | 14-16 |
| Year groups | 1-2 | 3-6 | 7-9 | 10-11 |
Since September 2000, schools have more flexibility about the way in which they teachthe foundation subjects. The Government has decided to allow this so that schools can make sure that they have enough time to concentrate on the core subjects but especially literacy and numeracy. Most schools teach to the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies.
Schools must make sure that all children are taught all of the subjects both foundation and core.
Information on national curriculum requirements, i.e. what must be taught to primary children, can be found at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority’s web site
The full details on the content of the national curriculum for each subject at Key Stage One and Two can be found at the National Curriculum online website
Who to contact
For more information, contact Terry Stringer on 0161 778 0178 or email terry.stringer@salford.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 08 April 2008
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