QCA secondary curriculum reviewConsultationQCA launched a major secondary curriculum review, the consultation which ended in April 2007. Full details can be viewed on the QCA secondary review pages.Naace initiated its own internal consultation on the proposed changes to ICT as a subject, giving rise to a response published on 11th April 2007. OverviewNaace welcomes the move to provide a curriculum that is inspiring, challenging and adaptable and which aims to raise standards while providing opportunity for schools to personalise learning to meet individual pupils' needs.Naace strongly agreed with the four main aims of the review: to reduce prescription; increase flexibility; ensure a smooth transition between key stages; and advise on how to improve assessment. In particular Naace would wish to stress the importance of:
Full detailsMembers were asked to respond to an 'issues' paper in March 2007 and the final position paper was released on 11th April 2007. These are linked below: Consultations
Secondary
ICT
Assessment
Curriculum Planning
Public
Teachers
Advisers
Naace member
Submitted by: Neil Adam
Publication date: 17th May 2007 Withdrawal date: 01st January 2006 Created: 17th May 2007 Last updated: 29th May 2007 21:59 Persistent link to this article:http://www.naace.co.uk/192 |
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