Attainment target
In the national curriculum, the statement that by the end of each key stage pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters in the programme of study.
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- England
- Topic
- Curriculum
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Related terms
- Programme of study (PoS) England
- The statutory description in the national curriculum of what must be taught in a subject at each key stage.
- National curriculum levels England
- The old system of levels (Level 1 to Level 8 plus exceptional performance) used to describe attainment in England until they were removed in 2014. Still mentioned in older resources.
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