Curriculum and Assessment Review launches call for evidence

The Curriculum and Assessment Review, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE, has launched a call for evidence today.

Young people, parents, employers and education staff, leaders and experts are being invited to take part in a national conversation about how the curriculum and assessment system can better prepare young people for life and work.

• Download our stakeholder toolkit

• Read more about the review and the call for evidence

• Respond to the call for evidence

The call for evidence is open until November 22 and aims to bring everyone into the conversation about what’s working well and what could work better in the curriculum, marking the next step in the government’s independent review.

Professor Becky Francis CBE will be supported by an expert panel. Find out more about the chair and expert panel here.

Commenting on the launch of the call for evidence, Professor Becky Francis CBE said:

“The curriculum belongs to the nation. And especially, it must work for the young people who follow it, and the teachers and lecturers that communicate it.

“As such, it’s imperative that we hear perspectives and evidence from as wide a range of people as possible including children, young people, parents, education professionals and other stakeholders.

“The launch of our Call for Evidence today enables that. And we have sought to keep questions broad and wide-ranging, to enable people to have their say.

“There is much that is working in the present curriculum, but this is a chance to refresh, to address areas which aren’t working well, and to ensure excellence for all. I hope as many as possible will respond and I look forward to reading the responses.”