The cross-party Education Select Committee published this report at the end of April.
Here are some direct quotes from the report (my bold edit):
CHANGES TO ASSESSMENT (removing levels)
“The Government must introduce longer lead in times for future changes to assessment or standards to mitigate the negative impacts of constant change, and the process of communication must be improved. The time allocated for design and delivery should enable schools to be given thorough information about changes at least a year before they will be implemented, without incremental changes throughout the year.”
HIGH STAKE TESTING
“Many teachers reported ‘teaching to the test’, narrowing of the curriculum and increased pressure and workload as a result of statutory assessment and accountability. Although Ofsted is required to monitor whether schools are teaching a broad and balanced curriculum, reports suggest there is often too strong a focus on English and maths teaching.”
“Ofsted should ensure that it reports on a broad and balanced curriculum in every primary school report.”
Whether schools are following the advice/ should follow it is for you to think about. What reasons do they have for not?
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