National Curriculum

British

noun

Abbreviation: NC. (in England and Wales) the curriculum of subjects taught in state schools progressively from 1989. There are ten foundation subjects: English, maths, and science (the core subjects); art, design and technology, geography, history, music, physical education, and a foreign language. Pupils are assessed according to specified attainment targets throughout each of four key stages. Schools must also provide religious education and , since 1999, lessons in citizenship

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As well as teaching the National Curriculum, the academy offers Maritime Studies for those wanting to pursue careers at sea.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2022

I am late to it I guess, but the reason I have noticed Code Club now is not because primary programming was just introduced into the National Curriculum.

From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2013

He has been lobbying parliament for better computer education in schools, including the addition of Computer Science to the National Curriculum.

From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2011

However, even during the creation of the National Curriculum politicians pushed for the benchmark standards to be raised.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2010

The National Curriculum for Music in a multi-cultural society.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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