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Written question asked by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hill of Oareford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2012.


Education: National Curriculum

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the decision was taken to postpone the curriculum review for a year, and whether new terms of reference have been prepared for the next stage of the review.
Answer

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State has been considering the evidence gathered by the national curriculum review and next steps, including the implications for the overall timetable, over recent weeks. His decision to postpone the implementation of phase 1 of the review was announced in a Written Ministerial Statement issued on 19 December (Official Report, cols. 138 WS to 140 WS). This will allow further time for consideration and debate of the important issues that have arisen to date. An updated remit for the review will be published shortly and a copy placed in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14502; 734 c17-8WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Schools: National Curriculum Review
Monday, 19 December 2011
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects
National Curriculum in England Review
Link
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