HC Deb 31 March 2003 vol 402 c541W
Mr. Hawkins

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills which core subjects make up the core curriculum of the National Curriculum; and if he will make a statement. [105832]

Mr. Miliband

The core subjects of the National Curriculum are English, mathematics and science. The non-core foundation subjects of the National Curriculum are history, geography, design and technology, modern foreign languages, information and communication technology, art and design, music, physical education and citizenship. There is also a requirement for schools to teach religious education, sex education and careers education as part of the wider school curriculum.