Overview

This bill mandates the inclusion of British history in the National Curriculum for England at key stages 1, 2, and 3. It aims to ensure a comprehensive teaching of British history, encompassing socio-economic and geopolitical factors, within the education system.

Description

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

Definition of British History

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

Implementation

The Act comes into force two months after it is passed.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify any new government spending. The cost implications would likely relate to teacher training and curriculum development, which are not detailed in this bill text.

Groups Affected

Groups affected include:

• Schools in England: They will be required to adapt their curriculum to include the defined British history content.
• Teachers: They will need to update their teaching materials and potentially undergo training to deliver the new curriculum requirements.
• Pupils: They will be directly exposed to a mandatory curriculum on British history.

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