Figure 1 – Structure of the national curriculum
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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 |
Core subjects |
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English |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Foundation subjects |
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Art and design |
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Citizenship |
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Computing |
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Design and technology |
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Languages |
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Geography |
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History |
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Music |
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Physical education |
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All schools are also required to teach religious education at all key stages. Secondary schools must provide sex and relationship education.
Figure 2 – Statutory teaching of religious education and sex and relationship education
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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 |
Religious education |
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Sex and relationship education |
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