Which version of the national curriculum does Heapso use?

The current national curriculum in England programmes of study (first taught from September 2014, with later updates). The government plans a revised national curriculum for first teaching from September 2028. We will update Heapso when the new programmes of study are published.

Is Heapso linked to the Department for Education or an exam board?

No. Heapso is independent. We reproduce curriculum statements that the government publishes under the Open Government Licence, and we link to exam board specifications without copying them.

Does Heapso cover academies and free schools?

Yes. Academies do not have to follow the national curriculum, but many plan against it. You can plan with or without curriculum references.

Is the Reception year covered?

Yes, through the EYFS early learning goals. The goals describe the expected level at the end of Reception; they are not a curriculum to teach item by item.

Lesson planning for the national curriculum in England

Find the 1,371 statutory programme of study statements for your key stage and subject, plus the 17 early learning goals for Reception. Pick one and Heapso plans a lesson that covers it.

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English
325 statements
Mathematics
420 statements
Science
420 statements
Art and design
12 statements
Citizenship
15 statements
- Key stage 3
- Key stage 4
Computing
25 statements
Design and technology
43 statements
Geography
31 statements
History
17 statements
Languages
24 statements
- Key stage 2
- Key stage 3
Music
16 statements
Physical education
23 statements

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Which version of the national curriculum does Heapso use?: The current national curriculum in England programmes of study (first taught from September 2014, with later updates). The government plans a revised national curriculum for first teaching from September 2028. We will update Heapso when the new programmes of study are published.
Is Heapso linked to the Department for Education or an exam board?: No. Heapso is independent. We reproduce curriculum statements that the government publishes under the Open Government Licence, and we link to exam board specifications without copying them.
Does Heapso cover academies and free schools?: Yes. Academies do not have to follow the national curriculum, but many plan against it. You can plan with or without curriculum references.
Is the Reception year covered?: Yes, through the EYFS early learning goals. The goals describe the expected level at the end of Reception; they are not a curriculum to teach item by item.

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Choose England in Settings and Heapso writes lessons, units and worksheets for your year group in British English, citing only the statements you pick. Free to start.

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