Commentary on Sections Part 2 – Curriculum in Maintained Schools, Maintained Nursery Schools and Funded Non-Maintained Nursery Education Maintained schools and maintained nursery schools Section 29 – Further implementation requirements for pupils aged 3 to 14
49.This section sets out additional requirements that apply when implementing an adopted curriculum for the 3-14 year old age group (below Year 10 in school). It requires the curriculum to be implemented in a way that secures teaching and learning for each pupil that encompasses the areas of learning and experience, including the mandatory elements. Taken with section 6, the effect is that the teaching and learning provided for each pupil must encompass the key concepts set out for each area of learning and experience in the What Matters Code.
50.This section also requires the adopted curriculum to be implemented in a way that secures teaching and learning for each pupil that develops the mandatory cross-curricular skills.
51.Section 29(3)(a) requires teaching and learning in respect of the mandatory element of RSE to be suitable for the pupil’s stage of development.
52.Section 29(3)(b) requires teaching and learning in respect of the mandatory element of RVE to accord with Part 2 of Schedule 1. However, this requirement does not apply to teaching and learning for pupils who are in a class in which the majority are below compulsory school age at the beginning of the school year.