Virtually all maintained schools and academies follow the National Curriculum, and are inspected by Ofsted on how well they succeed in delivering a 'broad and balanced curriculum'. it is recommended that Key Stage 3 contains years 7, 8 and 9. In Key Stage 4 and the students study subjects that will be examined by the GCSE exams at 16, this consists of a core of double English, Maths and Science, a choice of a humanity and a modern language which will be Spanish or French. The also will choose from a range of options which are directed towards their interests and needs. On top of this the school must provide instruction in Careers, British Values and RE.