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PE Disciplinary knowledge A high-quality physical education curriculum i nspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities . It should provide opportunities for pupils to become p hysically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness . Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect. Art Disciplinary knowledge Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity . A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils , equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design . As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history , and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation. Evaluate and analyse; become proficient. MFL Disciplinary knowledge A high-quality languages education should f oster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world . The teaching should enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers , both in speech and in writing . It should also provide opportunities for them to communicate for practical purposes , learn new ways of thinking and read great literature in the original language. Language teaching should provide the foundation for learning further languages, equipping pupils to study and work in other countries. Geography Disciplinary knowledge A high-quality geography education should i nspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Teaching should equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments , together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes . As pupils progress, their growing knowledge about the world should help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes , and of the f ormation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge, understanding and skills provide the frameworks and approaches that explain how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time. Music Disciplinary knowledge Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. A high- quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians , and so i ncrease their self- confidence, creativity and sense of achievement . As pupils progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose , and to l isten with discrimination to the best in the musical canon.

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