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<p>The new national curriculum, which was introduced in September 2014, focuses on
the essential knowledge that must be taught, allowing teachers to take greater control
over the wider curriculum in schools and how it is taught. Whilst philosophical and
critical thinking skills are important, it is not necessary to specify these in the
national curriculum. Instead, it should be left to teachers’ professional judgement
to decide how best to ensure that their pupils develop these skills, as part of a
broad and balanced school curriculum which encompasses, but is not limited by, the
national curriculum.</p><p> </p><p>A number of Religious Studies GCSE specifications
allow pupils to study philosophy. At post GCSE-level, level 3 qualifications are available
in critical thinking and philosophy.</p>
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