House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Schools and teaching update
19 July 2024 · Department for Education
Proposed by Bridget Phillipson Lab Houghton and Sunderland South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- An independent expert-led Curriculum and Assessment Review is being launched to examine the national curriculum and statutory assessment system for learners aged 16-19.
- Professor Becky Francis CBE will chair the review, which will commence with a call for evidence this autumn.
- The Department aims to publish a final report with recommendations in Autumn 2025 and plans to legislate that all state schools teach the national curriculum.
Issue summary
An independent expert-led Curriculum and Assessment Review is being launched to consider the national curriculum, statutory assessment system, and pathways for learners aged 16-19 to drive high standards.
Action requested
The launch of an independent review chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE, which will start with a call for evidence this autumn and aim to publish a final report with recommendations in Autumn 2025. The Department also plans to legislate that all state schools teach the national curriculum.
Key facts
- Review chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE.
- Call for evidence starting autumn.
- Interim report published in New Year.
- Final review and recommendations due Autumn 2025.
- All state schools required to teach the national curriculum.