Freya Thomas Monk promoted to Managing Director of Pearson Qualifications
Pearson has appointed Freya Thomas Monk to the role of Managing Director, Pearson Qualifications.
The Government's Curriculum and Assessment Review gives us and the wider sector the opportunity to share our views on how curriculum and assessment can bring together a love of learning with fundamental knowledge and skills.
Here’s where you’ll find our insights and recommendations to support this important conversation.
The Curriculum and Assessment Review is an important milestone for education and skills in the UK – and it’s just the beginning.
We’re looking forward to continuing to bring changes to life that can make the greatest difference to students and those who teach them.
As we turn recommendations into action, we’ll keep collaborating with educators, students, partners and sector experts to drive manageable and truly impactful change.
We welcome the Review’s support for our recommendations and remain committed to building an education system that champions teachers, empowers learners, and drives the UK’s long-term success.
During the Review, we shared a range of suggestions with the panel and government – from the need for subject and qualification reform, to the importance of key skills, pathways and innovation.
All of the recommendations we made were inspired by our work with schools and colleges across the country. Together, we’ve already kickstarted important conversations and shaped what the future could look like.
Pearson has appointed Freya Thomas Monk to the role of Managing Director, Pearson Qualifications.
Debates about whether the English curriculum is meeting the needs of all students are nothing new, but in 2025, alongside our Curriculum and Assessment Review thinking, Pearson is setting a course for change: for an English that works in every classroom, for every learner. We know that, at its best, English unlocks knowledge, nurtures empathy and values diverse voices. We also know this vital subject is being challenged by pressures like never before.
We've been carrying out extensive research and working with hundreds of teachers, learners, parents and stakeholders across the country to develop a clear view of the challenges facing GCSE science education and what is needed to address these.
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