Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. V (ss. 350-410) modified (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/2262, reg. 57
[F1(1)The following are the core subjects–
(a)mathematics;
(b)English;
(c)science; and
(d)in relation to schools in Wales which are Welsh-speaking schools, Welsh.
(2)In relation to schools in England, the following are the other foundation subjects–
(a)technology;
(b)physical education;
(c)in relation to the first, second and third key stages–
(i)history;
(ii)geography;
(iii)art and design;
(iv)music;
(d)in relation to the third and fourth key stages–
(i)citizenship;
(ii)a modern foreign language.
(3)In relation to schools in Wales, the following are the other foundation subjects–
(a)physical education;
(b)Welsh, if the school is not a Welsh-speaking school;
(c)in relation to the first, second and third key stages–
(i)history;
(ii)geography;
(iii)art;
(iv)music;
(v)technology;
(d)in relation to the third key stage, a modern foreign language.
(4)“Modern foreign language”–
(a)in relation to schools in England, means a modern foreign language specified in an order of the Secretary of State, or, if the order so provides, any modern foreign language; and
[F2(b)in relation to schools in Wales, means a modern foreign language specified in an order of the National Assembly for Wales, or if the order so provides, any modern foreign language].
(5)An order under subsection (4)(a) [F2or (b)] may–
(a)specify circumstances in which a language is not to be treated as a foundation subject;
(b)provide for the determination under the order of any question arising as to whether a particular language is a modern foreign language.]
(6)The Secretary of State may by order amend subsections (1) to (5).
(7)In this section “school” includes part of a school.
(8)For the purposes of this section a school is Welsh-speaking if more than one half of the following subjects are taught (wholly or partly) in Welsh—
(a)religious education, and
(b)the subjects other than English and Welsh which are foundation subjects in relation to pupils at the school.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 354(1)-(5) substituted (E.) (2.5.2000 in accordance with article 1 of S.I. 2000/1146) by S.I. 2000/1146, arts. 1, 2
F2S. 354(1)-(5) substituted (E.) (2.5.2000 in accordance with article 1 of S.I. 2000/1146) by S.I. 2000/1146, arts. 1, 2 and by S.I. 2000/1882, arts. 2-4, Sch. 2 it is provided (20.7.2000) that the said substitution shall have effect in Wales subject to the further amendments set out in art. 3 therein (and duly reflected in the text of this version of s. 354)