On 7 February 2013, draft programmes of study for all National Curriculum subjects in Key Stages 1 to 3, and draft programmes of study for citizenship, computing and PE in Key Stage 4, were published for consultation.
Horticulture has now been included in this draft (see pages 156 - 160) and states that
"In Key Stages 1 to 3 pupils should be taught progressively more demanding practical knowledge, skills and crafts, working in fields....."
"....horticulture: to cultivate plants for practical purposes, such as for food or for decorative displays."
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