Curriculum and Assessment Review Insights

This report presents insights and recommendations regarding the Curriculum and Assessment Review, emphasizing the importance of a creative curriculum in education. It outlines the belief that education should ignite a passion for learning and equip students with essential knowledge and skills. The report discusses the challenges faced in increasing the uptake of creative subjects, such as budget constraints and perceptions of their usefulness. It details the potential impact of changing accountability measures like Progress 8 to encourage a broader curriculum that includes creative subjects. Recommendations include a signal of support from the Secretary of State for Education, recognition of creativity in the Ofsted report card, and targeted amendments to curriculum content to foster creative skills. The report also highlights the economic contribution of creative industries and the positive effects of creative education on students' self-expression, teamwork, and mental health. Overall, the document aims to drive positive changes in educational practices to enhance creativity in the curriculum.