The concerns from education charity the Sutton Trust follows this week’s release by the Department for Education of an interim report by the curriculum and assessment review, which is chaired by Education Endowment Foundation chief executive Professor Becky Francis.
Francis' report acknowledges that “the current system is not delivering” for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or “those from disadvantaged backgrounds, where there remains a stubborn attainment gap”.
It calls for more a broader curriculum to ensure students are better prepared for “the opportunities of the future” by boosting their employability, digital skills and understanding of the media and climate change.
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