Core subjects
In the national curriculum in England, English, mathematics and science.
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- England
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- Curriculum
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Related terms
- Foundation subjects England
- National curriculum subjects other than the core subjects, such as art and design, computing, design and technology, languages, geography, history, music and physical education.
- National curriculum England
- The set of subjects and programmes of study that maintained schools in England must teach from Year 1 to Year 11. Academies must teach a broad and balanced curriculum but need not follow it.
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