Introduction to the National Curriculum (2013)
The National Curriculum was introduced in
1988 in England, the aim of the curriculum, was to provide students with opportunities to learn the same subjects. As part of the NAtional Curriculum SATS were introduced.
Before the National Curriculum was introduced it was the responsibility of the school to decide 'how much' they wanted to teach of each subject.
Schools that are known as 'academies' no longer have to follow the National Curriculum (2013) however they must ensure content and teaching is equivalent too.