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Curriculum and exams
Your child does not have to follow the National Curriculum and sit SATs. If you want to follow the National Curriculum, information can be found online at via the Department for Education.
This website contains the statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages one to 4 in England. It also includes exemplification of national standards in foundation subjects.
Exams
There is no need for you to enter your child for any tests or examinations.
For an older child, you may wish to consider their need for qualifications. For example, at GCSE, IGCSE, or GNVQ part one. About half of 16-year-olds are expected to gain 5 or more GCSEs at A to C grades. We are unable to access any funding to support with exam costs.
More information can be found from the Department for Education.