EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order amends section 84(3) of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32) to substitute “computing” for “information and communication technology” as a foundation subject for the first, second and third key stages, and amends section 85(4) to have the same effect for the fourth key stage.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private sector or civil society organisations is foreseen. The impact on the public sector is minimal.