The new Labour government is turning its attention to the curriculum.
There are already new specifications which are going ahead. There is also the uncertain fate of the GCSE in Natural History - we are waiting for news of that.
Bridget Phillipson, the new Secretary of State for Education has announced a review of Curriculum and Assessment led by experts.
✏️ Today I've announced an expert-led Curriculum and Assessment Review
— Bridget Phillipson (@bphillipsonMP) July 19, 2024
🤔 What does that actually mean?
📺 Watch below 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/lRgzSw2BvK
Our Curriculum & Assessment Review will give every child:
— Bridget Phillipson (@bphillipsonMP) July 19, 2024
🧮 Strong foundations in core subjects
🎨 Access to music, sport, art & drama
🗣️ More digital, speaking & life skills
We'll deliver a broad, rich curriculum so children leave education ready for life, work & the future. https://t.co/54QrEWkwJZ
The person leading that review is certainly an expert, having worked with the Education Endowment Foundation - we used their toolkit when developing our work on the D3 ERASMUS project.
Thanks you for all the generous and kind comments about my appointment by @bphillipsonMP to lead the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review. I am really overwhelmed by your support.
— Prof Becky Francis (@BeckyFrancis7) July 19, 2024
They will also take a look at OFSTED too.
The Labour government knows we need accountability to drive high & rising standards in education.
— Bridget Phillipson (@bphillipsonMP) July 20, 2024
But today’s Ofsted system is high stakes for staff, low information for families — it needs proper reform.
Pleased to speak to HMCI about delivering the change our children need. pic.twitter.com/hsRmzjYq3V
I look forward to seeing what emerges, and hopefully having a say in anything which touches on the geography curriculum and the place of geography generally.
One good outcome will hopefully be a focus on SEND and those pupils who need more support and removing overly strict behaviour policies.
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