Talk:Key Stage 4
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[edit] Compulsory subjects
Would I be right in thinking that ICT isn't a compulsory subject, but an optional one?
- Nope. It's an understandable confusion though. ICT itself as a National Curriculum subject is statutory. That is, all schools must provide children in KS4 with education in line with the National Curriculum in ICT. However, it is not a compulsory subject at GCSE level, if that makes any sense. Schools don't necessarily have to provide ICT lessons if they can cover the National Curriculum through other subjects. The Key Stage 4 curriculum actually lends itself to this approach. Hope that helps to explain a little. Tafkam 20:04, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
- ah so it's similar to R.E. it has to be taught, but not as a structured lesson (i.e. on leading to a GCSE). I wasn't sure as I only do it for about 5 weeks a year during tutorials. Thanks for clearing that up! Englishnerd 20:21, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
- Yup, something like that. KS4 is probably the most confusing Key Stage, what with statutory requirements, statutory entitlements, compulsory choices, optional choices, etc.
- ah so it's similar to R.E. it has to be taught, but not as a structured lesson (i.e. on leading to a GCSE). I wasn't sure as I only do it for about 5 weeks a year during tutorials. Thanks for clearing that up! Englishnerd 20:21, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
