Overview

This bill mandates the inclusion of British history in the National Curriculum for England at all key stages (ages 5-16). The aim is to provide a comprehensive narrative of key events shaping British society and the state.

Description

The Teaching of British History in Schools Bill amends the Education Act 2002. Specifically, it inserts "British history" into the list of subjects required to be taught within the National Curriculum for England at Key Stages 1, 2, and 3.

The bill defines "British history" as encompassing the socio-economic and geopolitical development of British society and the state. The teaching must present a comprehensive narrative of key events affecting the British Isles.

The bill will come into effect two months after its passage.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify additional government spending. However, implementation may require resource allocation for curriculum development, teacher training, and potentially the provision of educational materials.

Groups Affected

Schools: Will be required to adapt their curricula to include the specified British history content. This may necessitate changes to teaching plans, resource acquisition, and staff training.

Teachers: Will need to adjust their teaching to incorporate the new requirements. This could involve additional training and workload.

Pupils: Will have British history as a compulsory subject in their education, potentially impacting their learning experience and subject choices.

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