Recommendations in action
To support our overarching recommendations to Government on the future of curriculum and assessment, we’re highlighting ways they could be brought to life. These spotlights draw on our expertise, the latest research, and insights from the educators, learners and partners we work with day in, day out.
Let's talk English
It’s time for us to rethink and reform the English curriculum. Together, we can make English the most engaging, innovative and inclusive subject it can be.
16–19 vocational pathways
We advocate for stability in Level 3 16–19 pathways and the simplification of the level 2 and below vocational landscape.
Post-16 English and maths
We’re setting out how a rethinking and reshaping of post-16 English and Maths can be brought to life.
Digital skills spotlight
We’re calling for nationwide collaboration and action to make digital skills part of every learning journey in UK schools and colleges.
Creative minds, brighter futures
We firmly believe that it’s time for change and are committed to taking steps to craft more authentic and accessible creative qualifications.
Think science. Think differently.
We're calling for GCSE Science reform to foster a sense of scientific identity, creativity and curiosity.
The future of GCSE History
We're calling for a review of the GCSE History subject content requirements, with a focus on reducing content, building in greater flexibility, and simplifying assessment.
Geography matters
We're committed to improving GCSE Geography, and look forward to engaging with teachers, learners and other organisations to make this a reality.
Oct 2024
Welcoming the Review
Our first statement supporting the Review and launching our research into a creative curriculum.
Dec 2024
Call for evidence submission
We submitted our evidence and recommendations to the Review panel.
Mar 2025
Interim report response
Our response to the Review panel's interim report – supporting key areas and encouraging the next stage to go further.
Now
Collaboration and advocacy
Following the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report, we're working alongside the education community to turn ideas into further action.
Knowledge, skills and breadth in the curriculum
We advocate for an ambitious curriculum with the right balance of foundational knowledge and skills, and the right level of breadth. For us, breadth includes the range of subjects studied, the breadth of opportunity in a subject, and the development of life/transferable skills. This must be considered carefully to achieve big picture goals for the curriculum with no unintended consequences.
Curriculum and the assessment system
We believe that curriculum should inform the assessment approach – not the other way around. In this area, we’ll consider what is most beneficial to assess and why, as well as what form of assessment is most appropriate. We’re especially interested in how technology and AI can contribute to improving the validity, reliability and management of assessment.
An inclusive curriculum and equitable assessment system
We believe that curriculum should inform the assessment approach – not the other way around. In this area, we’ll consider what is most beneficial to assess and why, as well as what form of assessment is most appropriate. We’re especially interested in how technology and AI can contribute to improving the validity, reliability and management of assessment.
Implementation
We believe that curriculum should inform the assessment approach – not the other way around. In this area, we’ll consider what is most beneficial to assess and why, as well as what form of assessment is most appropriate. We’re especially interested in how technology and AI can contribute to improving the validity, reliability and management of assessment.
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