Explanatory note

The National Curriculum for Wales for English will be revised from 1st August 2000. This Order gives legal effect to the new programmes of study, which set out what pupils should be taught, and attainment targets for them. Details of these are set out in a document called “English in the National Curriculum” which is available from the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales.

This Order also sets out arrangements for phasing in the new National Curriculum.

The Order replaces the Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programmes of Study in English) Order 1995.