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

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) or (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.