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<p>The requested information is shown in the attached table.</p><p> </p><p>As the
total number of hours taught to key stage 3 year groups varies each year, the percentage
of time spent teaching each of the subjects requested has also been provided for context.
The figures shown in the attached table cover teaching in years 7, 8 and 9.</p><p>Information
on subjects taught at key stage 3 is collected from a large sample of schools, this
is then weighted and grossed to provide national totals. The percentage of schools
returning this information each year has been provided for context.</p><p> </p><p>Schools
have the freedom to decide how to teach the curriculum, but must make sure it is broad
and balanced, offering a range of subjects to help pupils progress through acquiring
knowledge, understanding and skills.</p><p> </p><p>Traditionally GCSEs are two year
courses of study that pupils start in year 10. The new national curriculum and reformed
GCSEs are designed so that key stage 3 plays an important role in preparing pupils
for natural progression to GCSEs.</p><p> </p>
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