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New curriculum is flexible and progressive

12 July 2007

The Professional Association of Teachers (PAT) has welcomed the publication of the new National Curriculum for Secondary Schools in England (12 July 2007).

Alison Johnston, PAT’s Principal Officer (Education), said: “This is a progressive and forward-thinking curriculum. PAT particularly welcomes its flexibility and hopes that the scope for creativity and professional judgement it should give to teachers becomes a reality.

“Pupils will also benefit from a curriculum that is better able to meet their individual needs as well as from a broader range of subjects and issues taught across subjects.

“One of the main challenges will be to recruit and train sufficient teachers and support staff so schools can provide subjects like Mandarin and personal finance.”



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