National Curriculum

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(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 AbbreviationNC

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A charity is calling for all primary school children to be taught how to avoid getting involved in knife crime as part of the national curriculum.

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In a wide-ranging interview, Mr Titchmarsh - who has talked in the past about standing for Parliament as an independent candidate - also called for rural studies, including gardening and the countryside, to be a part of the national curriculum in schools.

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Private schools have more freedom than government-funded state schools, and do not have to follow the national curriculum.

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One challenge with measuring success in the UK is that there is no obligation for home-educated children to follow the national curriculum or sit exams.

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However, the scheme is optional will not be part of the national curriculum.

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