Opinion

Opinion with Dr Steve Ball

Evolution not revolution: looking at the government's curriculum and assessment review, Steve Ball warns us against expecting a complete turnaround of the system, but suggests some areas it ought to prioritise.
Steve Ball
Dr Steve Ball

The Labour Government's commitment to placing creativity at the centre of the school curriculum has generally been welcomed by the profession. Seeking to review the national curriculum and statutory assessment system in England, the new review will consider children and young people's education and experiences from ages five to 19, ensuring the curriculum appropriately balances ambition, excellence, relevance, flexibility and inclusivity for all children and young people.

The review's chair Becky Francis hit the ground running appointing her expert panel, which sadly doesn't include any arts education specialists. She has conducted an online call for evidence and hosted two online webinars and nine events across England in October and November 2024.

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