HC Deb 26 June 1990 vol 175 cc132-3W
Mr. Fatchett

To 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. Rumbold

National curriculum subject requirements will be introduced with effect from 1 August 1990 for key stages as follows:

Key stage Pupils aged Subject
1 Technology
2 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