The following 3 documents are of essential importance for school leaders in England and Wales for 2012. Unfortunately, many of them reinforce the accountability that school leaders have in the face of their employers – the Government. These documents must not dictate all developments in our schools despite the immense pressure that many of us are facing regarding improving outcomes. They do not inspire us but nevertheless, it would be irresponsible to ignore such guidance documents as they provide important details about criteria and processes.
The report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review is an incredibly frustrating read, but still essential for obvious reasons. For example, it recommends compulsory take up of students in KS4 for History, Geography and MFL linking nicely with the anachronistic EBacc (Less prescription? Thanks ‘expert’ panel.) Regardless, its recommendations are likely to be accepted and this will have an impact on all Key Stages in England and Wales. I totally agree with Mark Lovatt when he summed up his feelings towards the National Curriculum Review:
Have to say I found the curriculum review a bit uninspiring really- nothing that shouted “this is an exciting 21st C global curriculum”
— Mark Lovatt (@mlovatt1) December 20, 2011
OFSTED evaluation schedule for school inspections from Jan 2012
OFSTED Subsidiary guidance 2012
National Curriculum Review – Expert Panel Report
Hope you find them useful, but let’s not let them detract us away from the true purpose of education!
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