National Curriculum

The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary state schools following the Education Reform Act 1988.

Related Topics:
England - Wales - Northern Ireland - Primary - Secondary - State - Education Reform Act 1988

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The Education Reform Act 1988 requires that all students be taught a Basic Curriculum of Religious Education and the National Curriculum.

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The purpose of the National Curriculum was to ensure that certain basic material was covered by all pupils. In subsequent years the curriculum grew to fill the entire teaching time of most schools.

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