§ Mr. FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list by individual subject the key phases of the national curriculum which will be introduced in September 1990.
§ Mrs. RumboldNational curriculum subject requirements will be introduced with effect from 1 August 1990 for key stages as follows:
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Key stage Pupils aged Subject 1 ⅚ Technology 2 ⅞ English
Key stage Pupils aged Subject Mathematics Science Technology 3 11/12 English Technology Last year, English, mathematics and science were introduced at key stage 1, starting with five to six-year-olds. Mathematics and science were also introduced at key stage 3 last year, starting with 11 to 12-year-olds.
In addition, national curriculum subjects must be taught for a reasonable time as follows:
Key stage Pupils aged Subjects With effect from 1 ⅚–⅞ All 1 August 1989 2 ⅞–11/12 3 11/12–13–14 English 1 August 1990 4 14/15 Mathematics Science