[2] The term is used to define the group of pupils who must follow the relevant programmes of study from the National Curriculum.
[3] Optionally at this Key Stage, schools often teach Personal, Social and Health education (PSHE) and/or citizenship.
[4] Notably, the foundation stage is defined as lasting for two years from the start of compulsory education.
The term is used to define the group of pupils who must follow the relevant programmes of study from the National Curriculum.
All pupils in this Key Stage must follow a programme of education in the six areas of learning in the curriculum:[5]