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Programme of study

The statutory description in the national curriculum of what must be taught in a subject at each key stage.

Also called
PoS
Used in
England
Topic
Curriculum

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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.
Attainment target England
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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