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The UK government has appointed Professor Becky Francis, a prominent feminist academic, to lead a comprehensive review of England's national school curriculum. This initiative aims to modernize the education system, ensuring it better prepares students for the challenges of adult life.

 

Professor Francis, who heads the Education Endowment Foundation, will oversee the evaluation and revision of teaching materials for pupils aged five to 18. Her work focuses on tackling education inequalities and gender stereotypes, and she has authored numerous publications on these topics, including critiques on how gender biases affect girls' educational experiences.

 

The curriculum overhaul will address barriers hindering disadvantaged and complex-needs students, aiming to enhance their educational outcomes. All state schools, including academies, will be required to adopt the revised curriculum once finalized.

 

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted the need to update the curriculum, which she believes currently fails to adequately prepare children for work and life. The review will also consider reforming the exam system to alleviate student stress from excessive assessments.

 

Labour's decision to involve Professor Francis is expected to encourage more girls to pursue STEM subjects. Her appointment aligns with the party's educational goals, such as integrating financial literacy into the maths curriculum and focusing on practical life skills.

 

Feedback will be gathered from educational experts, parents, and teachers to guide the curriculum changes, ensuring the reform process considers current pressures on schools. Professor Francis acknowledges these challenges and emphasizes the importance of implementing changes that do not increase staff workloads.

 

The reform follows recent tensions between the government and teaching unions over pay and working conditions. The unions are calling for significant pay increases and workload reductions, with potential strike actions looming if demands are unmet.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-07-22

 

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