“We’re pleased that Labour is moving quickly to begin its promised review of curriculum and assessment. Professor Becky Francis is an excellent choice to lead on this work, is respected across the profession and will follow the evidence of what works.
“We are delighted that the review will put a particular focus on making sure that the curriculum supports children who are socioeconomically disadvantaged or with special educational needs and disabilities. This is essential to improving their outcomes and life chances.
“The big challenge will be in determining what to keep about the current curriculum and approaches to assessment, and what to change, without adding to the current pressures around workload, recruitment and retention. We are pleased to see that this is recognised by the government and reassured that the review will seek evolution and not revolution.
“It is also essential that the government looks in the round at what children and young people are taught, how they are assessed, and how our schools and colleges are supported and held to account. All these elements must work together rather than pulling in different directions.”