England’s national curriculum is up for review – lessons from abroad show how it could work better for everyone

England’s national curriculum is up for review – lessons from abroad show how it could work better for everyone

arrowsmith2/ShutterstockA review of the English school curriculum is currently underway. The review’s recently released interim report makes clear that the current education system is not working well for all young people – in particular those with special educational needs and from more deprived backgrounds. However, the report does not recommend radical change. It proposes sticking with the curriculum approach brought in through reforms over t…

National curriculum assessments: information for parents

Information for parents about the national curriculum assessments for pupils in primary school.