Primary Music Education Conference

Front Cover of Issue 42

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TOWARDS A 21ST CENTURY CURRICULUM

Curriculum reform - your chance to influence education The Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA) is urging all those with an interest in education, from teachers and parents to employers, to participate in the curriculum public consultation. With the consultation deadline rapidly approaching (24 July), this is a real opportunity to influence the future of children's education in England. The Government is proposing important changes to four key areas: a new primary curriculum; the teaching of personal, social, health and economic education; level descriptions for subjects; and the non-statutory guidance for religious education.

Sue Horner, director of Curriculum at the QCA says: "We're managing the public consultation on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools & Families (DCSF) and are keen to gather widespread views for a full and meaningful discussion. "Teachers and parents are both well placed to contribute and their perspectives on the proposals are important to the consultation process. Take this opportunity to positively influence the education of hundreds of thousands of young people over the next 10 years - we look forward to hearing your views." The easiest and quickest way to register is at www.qca.org.uk/curriculumconsultation.

There are four individual questionnaires and each proposal is supported with background information. Those unable to register online can obtain documents via QCA's enquiry line: 0207 509 5556 or by emailing info@qca.org.uk. The consultation closes at 5pm on 24 July 2009. The Government will then consider its response to the consultation, which is expected to be published this autumn.